Union County
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. »
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. »
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. »
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. »
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. »
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. »
Kean Women’s Soccer Nets 1-0 Win Over Manhattanville
UNION – Sophomore Ashley DiRocco scored the game’s lone goal, as the Kean University women’s soccer team opened the season with a 1-0 win over Manhattanville College on Wednesday afternoon in Kean Alumni Stadium. »
Wesley Edges Past Kean Field Hockey in OT
UNION – Wesley College senior Brooke Tadlock scored the game-winning goal eight minutes into overtime to lift the Wolverines to a 2-1 victory over host Kean University in the season opener on Wednesday evening at Kean Alumni Stadium. »
Police Auxiliary Collects Clothes
RAHWAY -- The Rahway Police Auxiliary Police fall clothing drive was completed on Aug. 28. New donated clothing was shared with three local churches. »
United Way Kicks Off Fundraising Campaign
ELIZABETH –United Way of Greater Union County launched its 2010 annual fundraising campaign on Sept. 1. Officials have set a goal of $4.3 million. »
Scotch Plains Teen Scores Soccer Skills In Brazil
SCOTCH PLAINS -- During the summer, Zachary Rauch of Scotch Plains played soccer in Brazil with a select team, mostly comprised of players from California. A boys and girls team are representing ProSelect Soccer’s International Training program in the environs of Rio de Janiero. »
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