Elizabeth
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 »
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. »
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. »
Lesniak Criticizes Christie At African-American History Month Kick Off Event In Elizabeth
ELIZABETH – State Sen. Raymond J. Lesniak (D-Elizabeth) criticized Gov. Chris Christie and praised President Barack Obama in his remarks at a flag-raising ceremony on Monday at City Hall to commemorate the start of African-American History Month in Elizabeth. »
Light Up The Mall Event Promotes “Go Red For Women”
ELIZABETH -- In celebration of the completion of one of the largest rooftop solar arrays in North America, Jersey Gardens will present the Lighting Up the Mall display on Saturday, Feb. 4. »
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Happy Hour Planned For Union County College Alumni
ELIZABETH - Are you a former Union County College “Owl” looking for a chance to catch up with old friends? If so, then mark your calendars for an Alumni Happy Hour. »
Delgado Appointed Library Board Trustee
ELIZABETH -- Eloy J. Delgado was sworn in as a newly appointed member the Board of Trustees for the Elizabeth Public Library last month. »
Hockey Team Rewards Elizabeth Public Schools’ Honor Roll Students
ELIZABETH – The New Jersey Devils Honor Roll Program, now in its second year with the Elizabeth Public Schools, rewarded 356 of Elizabeth’s highest achieving eleventh and twelfth graders with vouchers for two tickets to a New Jersey Devils home game. »
Trinitas School of Nursing Receives Renewal Of “Excellence” Designation
ELIZABETH--The Trinitas School of Nursing has received its second consecutive designation as a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education by the National League for Nursing (NLN). »
Major Makeover For Watchung Reservation’s Loop Playground
UNION COUNTY -- It may not look like much now, but when it’s done it may just become the destination playground for kids across Union County. »
Cadenas Named to the Gettysburg College Dean’s List
GETTYSBURG, Pa. -- Yesenia Cadenas, of Elizabeth, has been placed on the Gettysburg College Dean's Honor list for outstanding academic achievement in Fall 2011. »
Union County Clerk Offers Veterans Honorable Discharge Cards
WESTFIELD – Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi reminds any veteran living in Union County that they can receive their free military honorable discharge card at the County Clerk’s offices in Westfield and Elizabeth. The wallet-size card is honored as proof of service in the United States Armed Forces. »
Student Athletes From Westfield And Linden Will Be Honored At Union County Hot Stove Dinner
MOUNTAINSIDE -- The Union County Baseball Association will honor local student athletes for their accomplishments during 2011 and will induct four new members into the Union County Baseball Hall of Fame during award ceremonies on Sunday, Feb. 12. »
Elizabeth Man Arrested For Alleged Conspiracy To Rob Bank
ELIZABETH – A TD Bank employee from Elizabeth was arrested Thursday on charges he conspired to commit bank robbery, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced. »
Jersey City Police Officer Wounded While On Duty In Elizabeth
ELIZABETH – A Jersey City police officer working with the U.S. Marshal Service suffered a gunshot wound while on duty on North Broad Street last night, shortly after 10 p.m. »
Four Men Arrested In Drug Sweep
ELIZABETH -- Following a three-month investigation, four men were arrested earlier this week and more than 70 bricks of heroin and $36,000 in cash were seized, Union County Prosecutor Theodore J. Romankow announced Thursday. »
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