ELIZABETH – Olga Fridman of Elizabeth High School and Elizabeth Edouard of Theodore Roosevelt Middle School in Elizabeth earned scholarships from Spencer Savings Bank. A $1,000 prize was awarded to Fridman and a $500 Coverdell Education Savings Account (CESA) was…
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Clark Native Releases Kids CD
GLOUCESTER, Mass. – Clark native Ilene “Leeny” Altman started writing kids music for an audience of one – her nephew Zak. Altman’s first songs were written to entertain and educate Zak about the important things in life – fruit, clouds,…
Graham Poised To Lead Elizabeth To Another Title
By Jim Whelan Every time Chet Paravecchio sees a former player, a smile comes to his face. Recently, when he ran into Rick Tobor, a member of the Elizabeth High School 2006 State Championship team, a bigger smile comes to…
Remembering the Past: Tall Ships and Public Schools in Perth Amboy
by Diane Norek Harrison PERTH AMBOY- Back in 1982, I was in Perth Amboy when the Danmark was docked at the Perth Amboy waterfront and had the tour of the ship. Many years later when speaking to former South Amboy…
Elmora Youth Little League Captures District Championship
ELIZABETH—The 11-year-olds of the Elmora Troopers team entered the District 7 tournament with high expectations. As 10-year-olds this group of players fell just short of taking the district flag. In 2008, the team rolled through the playoffs with a perfect…
Lawmakers Look For Green Solutions To High Energy Costs
TRENTON – A weak economy and gas prices holding near the $4 per gallon mark are inspiring state lawmakers to seek ways to promote energy efficiency. “The energy crisis facing this country and the threat of global warming is an…
Beating the Heat
Beating the Heat – Children at Linden’s Kiddie Camp play in the sprinkler on a hot summer day.
Survey: Motorists Alter Budgets, Drive Less, Expect $5 Gas
STATE – Record-high pump prices are forcing motorists to adjust household budgets and alter driving habits while they wait for – and expect – even higher prices in the near future, according to results from a AAA Mid-Atlantic member survey.…
Softball Tournament Supports “Lightning Wheels” Athletic Team
RAHWAY – For the past twelve years, the Annual Lehrer-Gibilisco Benefit Softball Tournament for Children’s Specialized Hospital has raised money to support the “Lightning Wheels” Athletic Team. This year, event organizers are pulling out all the stops to make the…
Johnson Students Win Bartell Scholarships
Johnson Students Win Bartell Scholarships—Four students achieving high academic standing from Arthur L. Johnson High School were awarded Bartell Scholarships at the high school scholarship awards ceremony on June 2. The winner of the ALJ Entrepreneurial Award in memory of…