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Woodbridge Issues Flood Advisory
WOODBRIDGE—The Woodbridge Township Office of Emergency Management has issued a storm alert advisory for Friday, March 12 through Sunday, March 14. »
Former Perth Amboy Recreation Supervisor Sentenced For Stealing City Funds
TRENTON –A former recreation supervisor for Perth Amboy was sentenced to community service and probation for stealing city funds which she said she used for purchases for herself and former Mayor Joseph Vas, Attorney General Paula T. Dow and Criminal Justice Director Stephen J. Taylor announced. »
NJ’s Oldest Weekly Newspaper Begins A New Era
ELIZABETH – New Jersey’s oldest weekly newspaper is getting a new look for a new era, but you’ll still be able to find the quality local news coverage you’ve come to expect. »
Union County Announces Budget Hearing Dates
ELIZABETH—The Union County freeholders will hold two open public hearings for the review of the 2010 executive budget. »
Port Authority Launches Program To Replace Polluting, Older Trucks
ELIZABETH—On Wednesday, the Port Authority and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency launched an aggressive program to replace up to 636 of the oldest, most polluting trucks serving the Port of New York and New Jersey with newer models that generate less pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. »
County, State Officials Unveil “Green” Web Site
MIDDLESEX COUNTY – Middlesex County Freeholder H. James Polos was joined Wednesday morning by state officials for the launch of the county’s new sustainability web site, the first result of the Middlesex County Sustainability Plan. The plan is the first of its kind in New Jersey and will be used as a model statewide. »
Colonia, Iselin Volunteer Fire Departments To Receive Federal Security Grant
WOODBRIDGE – Rep. Leonard Lance announced that two Woodbridge Township communities will each receive grant funds from the U.S. Homeland Security Department to purchase safety equipment for their volunteer fire departments. Woodbridge Township Mayor John McCormac, community leaders and local fire officials joined the New Jersey Republican in making the announcement. »
Church Supports Haiti Relief Efforts
UNION—First Baptist Church of Vauxhall recently donated $15,000 to the Red Cross to support earthquake relief efforts in Haiti. Nathan Rudy, Chief Executive Officer of the American Red Cross Tri-County Chapter, attended the church’s Heritage Day program on Sunday, Feb. 21, and accepted the check. »
Clark Residents Invited To Participate In Cancer Prevention Study
CLARK– Residents of Clark have an opportunity to join the movement to create a world with less cancer and more birthdays by participating in Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3), an historic study that has the potential to change the face of cancer for future generations. »
Law Enforcement, Families Invited To Seminar
EDISON—On any typical day, a police officer may be called to walk down a dark alley in search of a fleeing suspect, or quell a violent domestic dispute, or approach a car that’s been reported stolen. »
Hilton To Open Hotel In Rahway
RAHWAY – Home2 Suites by Hilton, a mid-tier, extended-stay hotel concept targeting the savvy, value-wise, extended-stay guest, announced the approval of a franchise application for Rahway this week. The developer for the hotel is Family Hospitality, LLC. »
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day
NEW BRUNSWICK—The Middlesex County Division of Solid Waste Management will hold a Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day on Sunday, March 21, at the Middlesex County College located at 2600 Woodbridge Avenue, Edison. Residents should use the Mill Road entrance »
College Launches “Encore Careers” Initiative For Adults 50+
ELIZABETH – Union County College’s Division of Economic Development and Continuing Education is launching an “Encore Careers” initiative to help older “career changers,” those who are 50 years old or older and are interested in exploring new career opportunities in the adult basic education and workforce development fields. »
Remembering The Past: Happy St. Patrick’s Day
SAYREVILLE-On March 17, 1951 St. Patrick’s Day was celebrated at Coby’s on Routes 9 and 4, at Rose’s Corner. There was Irish music and songs by the orchestra. Corned beef and cabbage was served. »
Third Graders Unveil Quilt Illustrating “Green” Theme
EDISON—Building upon the Lower School’s theme of “Golden Ways to Go Green,” third graders at The Wardlaw-Hartridge School in Edison created colorful quilt squares that reflected the many ways we can protect, appreciate and respect the environment. »
A Memorable Performance
RAHWAY—Rahway District’s All City Strings Orchestra performed at the prestigious New Jersey Music Educators Conference on Feb. 19, which took place at Hilton Hotel and Towers, East Brunswick. »
Remarkable Performance
EDISON—From March 5 to 7, The Wardlaw-Hartridge School in Edison staged “Once On This Island,” a musical which takes place in Haiti. »
Police Seek Witnesses To Fatal Rahway Accident
RAHWAY -- Police are looking for witnesses to a fatal accident that took place this morning on Old Lake Avenue near the intersection of West Hazelwood Avenue. »
Authorities Bust Major Marijuana Ring
MONROE -- Six houses in opulent neighborhoods were converted to high-tech marijuana factories, where authorities seized more than 115 pounds of pot and 3,370 growing plants worth a combined $10 million -- New Jersey's largest marijuana seizure ever, according to a report from the Cliffview Pilot. »
Ex-Old Bridge Housing Authority Employee Jailed For Theft
NEW BRUNSWICK—A former administrative assistant at the Old Bridge Housing Authority has been sentenced to serve 180 days at the Middlesex County Adult Correction Center for stealing $2,224 from the authority to pay her rent, Middlesex County Prosecutor Bruce J. Kaplan announced today. »
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