Union County
Rahway Students Learn About Good Dental Health Habits
RAHWAY -- In honor of Children's Dental Health Month, Maggie McLaughlin, RDH, a public health dental hygienist from Central NJ Maternal and Child Health Consortium, came to Franklin School in Rahway to teach students about good oral health habits. »
Elizabeth Man Charged In 2008 Roselle Murder
ELIZABETH -- The Union County Prosecutor’s Office has charged a 23-year-old Elizabeth man with the 2008 murder of Bashon Rose, officials announced Thursday »
Menendez To Hold Field Hearing On “Saving Our Neighborhoods From Foreclosures”
PLAINFIELD -- U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) will chair a field hearing of the Senate Banking Committee’s Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation, and Community Development on the topic of “Saving Our Neighborhoods from Foreclosures” at the Black United Fund Health and Human Services, 403 West 7th Street, Plainfield, beginning at 11 a.m. Friday. »
Gift Auction To Benefit St. John The Apostle School
CLARK – On Friday, March 9, St. John the Apostle Parent Faculty Guild is sponsoring a gift auction. It is to be held in the Sister Donna Marie O’Brien Auditorium, located at the school on Valley Road, Clark. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and drawings are to begin promptly at 8 p.m. »
Civil War History On Display In Courthouse Rotunda
ELIZABETH -- Union County Freeholder Bette Jane Kowalski (right) and Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi discuss one of the displays at the opening of “Preserving the Union,” an exhibit to commemorate Union County’s role in the Civil War of 1861-65, in the Rotunda of the Union County Courthouse in historic mid-town Elizabeth. »
Clark UNICO Purchases Sign
CLARK -- The Clark UNICO Chapter recently purchased a new sign for the township’s Department of Public Works in appreciation for all they do for the town and for all the help with the Italian American Feast held in October these past five years. »
Freeholders Commend Rahway Police Auxiliary For Coat Drive
RAHWAY -- Union County Freeholder Angel G. Estrada (left) presents a resolution to Sergeant Vladimir (Ricky) Calderon of the Rahway Police Auxiliary congratulating and commending the auxiliary officers for organizing the fifth annual Rahway Police Auxiliary Coat Drive to benefit local churches and families. »
Devine Praises Plain Language Law
RAHWAY -- Democrat James J. Devine said new regulations published pursuant to the Affordable Care Act – President Barack Obama's signature health reform law – will require insurance companies to provide consumers with clear, understandable and straightforward information about coverage and costs. »
Christie Bashes NJEA Exec
WESTFIELD – During a visit to Westfield on Wednesday for a town hall meeting, Gov. Chris Christie called for a New Jersey Education Association executive to resign following a controversial comment made on a television program Monday. »
Kean Theatre Department Presents “The Odyssey”
UNION--The Department of Theatre at Kean University will present “The Odyssey” in Kean University’s Wilkins Theatre on Feb. 24 through March 1. Adapted by Mary Zimmerman from the translation of “The Odyssey” by Robert Fitzgerald, the play is based on the ancient Greek poem by Homer. »
Benedictine Academy Honors January Students Of The Month
ELIZABETH—Four young women, all students at Benedictine Academy in Elizabeth, have earned recognition for their academic and all-around achievements at the all-female, Catholic college-prep high school. »
Jersey Gardens’ 4.8-Megawatt Solar Power System Completed
ELIZABETH – This week, Glimcher Realty Trust announced the completion of a 4.8-megawatt SunPower rooftop solar system at Jersey Gardens in Elizabeth. The project, which is among the largest rooftop systems in North America, broke ground in June 2011 and began producing power this week. »
Benedictine Academy Basketball Coach Records 100th Victory
ELIZABETH -- Benedictine Academy Basketball Coach Mike Jones picked up his 100th victory recently when his team defeated Roselle Park High School on Jan. 26. »
Clark Fourth Graders Study Probability
CLARK -- Fourth grade students at the Frank K. Hehnly School in Clark learned about probability under the direction of short term substitute teacher Jackie Grigoli. »
Clark Moves School Board Elections To November
CLARK – Clark’s Township Council voted this week to move school board elections from April to November. The move will save money by reducing the number of elections held during the year, and it is hoped that the change will increase voter participation. »
Runnells Specialized Hospital Seeks Junior Volunteers
BERKELEY HEIGHTS -- Runnells Specialized Hospital of Union County in Berkeley Heights is seeking new members for its junior volunteer program. »
Rahway Students Scored With Football-Themed Learning Activities
RAHWAY -- To celebrate last weekend’s big football game, students in Ms. Cianchetta’s third grade class at Franklin Elementary School in Rahway spent the day participating in football-themed activities. »
Historian To Speak About NJ’s Black Civil War Soldiers
CRANFORD—In recognition of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War and Black History Month, award-wining New Jersey historian Joseph G. Bilby will speak about New Jersey’s black Civil War soldiers at the Cranford Community Center, 220 Walnut Avenue, on Wednesday, Feb. 8, at 7:30 p.m. »
Governor To Host Town Hall Meeting Wednesday In Westfield
WESTFIELD – Gov. Chris Christie will hold a town hall meeting at the Westfield National Guard Armory located at 500 Rahway Avenue, on Wednesday, Feb. 8. Doors will open at 9:45 a.m. and seating is on a first come, first served basis. »
Clark Kindergartners Learn About Dental Health
CLARK – Hygienist Maggie McLaughlin, of the Central Jersey Family Health Consortium, recently gave the kindergarten students of Frank K. Hehnly School, in Clark a presentation by as an introduction to their studies on proper dental care. »
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