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Candidate Criticizes Republicans For Not Supporting Education
EDISON – At a campaign stop at J.P. Stevens High School in Edison on Thursday, Democratic Congressional candidate Ed Potosnak criticized New Jersey Republicans on education issues. »
Elizabeth Man Found Guilty On Drug Charges
ELIZABETH -- An Elizabeth man was found guilty this week on five counts of drug possession and distribution, Union County Prosecutor Theodore J. Romankow said. »
County Settles Lawsuit Filed By Corrections Officer
UNION COUNTY – The county has settled a lawsuit filed by a Union County corrections officer, according to a report by a taxpayer watchdog organization, CountyWatchers.com. »
New Brunswick City Council Adopts Call To Service Resolution
NEW BRUNSWICK -- The New Brunswick City Council unanimously adopted a resolution Wednesday night launching a city-wide Call to Service to increase citizen leadership in municipal government. »
Elizabeth Man Charged In Passaic County Shooting
WOODLAND PARK – Authorities have charged an 18-year-old Elizabeth man with attempted murder after a weekend shooting. »
Rahway Cuts Crossing Guards
RAHWAY – The Rahway Police Department plans to eliminate ten school crossing guard posts due to budget constraints. »
Assemblyman Warns 2% Cap Could Hurt Local Finances
SAYREVILLE – A prominent Democrat warned that Gov. Chris Christie’s 2 percent cap on local property tax increases could wind up hurting New Jersey taxpayers. »
Woodbridge Announces 9/11 Interfaith Memorial Service
WOODBRIDGE -- The Woodbridge Interfaith Clergy Council will hold a memorial service to commemorate the 9th Anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and the heroic actions of the citizens aboard United Airlines Flight 93. »
Community Calendar
Street Festival • Sept. 4 from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. – Linden’s September to Remember Street Festival and Classic Car Show will offer live entertainment, vendors, food, games and more. »
Senior Citizen Bowling League
LINDEN -- The Senior Citizen Mixed Bowling League, sponsored by Linden’s Department of Public Property and Community Services, will begin their 2010-2011 bowling season on Thursday, Sept. 9, at 9:30 a.m. at the Linden Lanes on Stiles Street. »
Clark Library Gets Social
CLARK – Clark resident can now keep up with what’s happening at the Clark Public Library on Facebook and Twitter. »
Union County College Offers Seminars On Resume Writing And Interview Techniques
CRANFORD – Take advantage of the post-Labor Day hiring tradition, which still promises to be fruitful despite a weakened economy. Traditionally, after people take summer vacations, they often move on to new employment, often leaving an opening for new hires. »
Linden Boxing Association Receives Donation
LINDEN -- The Linden Boxing Association will be presenting a “Knockout of an Evening” on Oct. 8, when the 77th Anniversary “New Jersey State Finals” of the Diamond Gloves Tournament is held at the Linden High School Gymnasium. »
Union & Middlesex County Winners Split $439,048 Jersey Cash 5 Jackpot
TRENTON – The two owners of Jersey Cash 5 jackpot tickets that were sold in Union and Middlesex counties have split the top prize of $439,048 for the Jersey Cash 5 drawing held on Wednesday, September 1. Each winning ticket is worth $ 219,524. »
Assemblyman Speaks At Clark Superintendent’s Convocation
CLARK -- The 2010-2011 school year officially commenced in the Clark Public School District on Sept. 1 with a morning Superintendent’s Convocation in the Arthur L. Johnson High School Auditorium facilitated by newly appointed Superintendent of Schools Kenneth Knops. »
Fall 2010 Conflict Resolution Training for Educators, Administrators
NEW BRUNSWICK -- Conflict resolution, peer mediation and character education programs in New Jersey schools attract increased attention every day amid growing concerns about violence. »
Middlesex County College Appoints Dean Of Arts And Sciences
EDISON -- David Edwards has been named dean of arts and sciences at Middlesex County College. He started August 30. »
Kean Men’s Soccer Opens Season With 5-2 Win
HILLSIDE – The Kean University men’s soccer team opened the 2010 campaign with a 5-2 win over visiting John Jay College at the East Campus Soccer Field on Wednesday afternoon. »
Gutierrez Hones Engineering Skills During Summer Program
EDISON -- Bianna Gutierrez, a sophomore at The Wardlaw-Hartridge School in North Edison, attended a rigorous three-week residential engineering program on the campus of Drexel University in Philadelphia this summer. She was one of 120 applicants to be accepted to the program. »
Gone Fishin’ On A Lazy Summer Afternoon
FISHING WITH GRANDPA…on a warm summer’s day. After picking out just the right shady spot under a tree at Union County’s Echo Lake Park in Mountainside, Ken Kennedy relaxes—in between baiting hooks—for his grandsons, Patrick, 5, and Steven Miller, 7. »
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