Elizabeth
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. »
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. »
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. »
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. »
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. »
Summer Studies Let Students Shine
ELIZABETH--Five Benedictine Academy seniors enjoyed exceptional higher education study opportunities this summer. »
Hillside Man Accused Of Killing His Wife
ELIZABETH -- Members of the Union County Homicide Task Force arrested a Hillside man earlier this morning and charged him with murdering his wife several hours earlier in Elizabeth, according to Union County Prosecutor Theodore J. Romankow. »
NJ State Library Reminds Students About Free Homework Help
STATE - The New Jersey State Library, in partnership with PSEG Foundation and Praxair Foundation, reminds students, parents and teachers that free homework help is available to them at 109 public libraries through the popular Homework Help NJ program. »
Hospital Foundation Receives Donation
ELIZABETH -- Officials from WalMart and Trinitas Regional Medical Center paused for a photo opportunity on the medical center campus with the 2006 E350 Ford Van. »
Three Indicted For Alleged Scheme To Ship Stolen Cars To Ukraine
TRENTON -- Three members of an Atlantic County family were indicted today for their alleged roles in a scheme to stolen vehicles from New Jersey to the Republic of Ukraine via Elizabeth, Attorney General Paula T. Dow and Criminal Justice Director Stephen J. Taylor announced. »
Community Calendar
African-American Heritage Rodeo • Aug. 28 from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. – There will be an African-American Heritage Rodeo at 790 Trumbull St., Elizabeth. Admission $5 in advance, $7 at the gate. For info, call 1-908-351-4850. »
Military Briefs
Army Pvt. Daniel Rodriguez has graduated from the Field Artillery Firefinder Radar Operator Advanced Individual Training (AIT) course at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. »
Local Residents Earn Degrees
ALBANY, N.Y. -- The following local students have graduated from Excelsior College. »
Military Briefs
Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Andrew N. Pappas, son of Jean Marie Pappas and Micheal A. Pappas, of South Amboy, recently completed Naval Nuclear Power Training Pipeline. »
Elizabeth Soldier Killed In Afghanistan
ELIZABETH – A soldier from Elizabeth was killed in Afghanistan this weekend, supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. »
Irvington Man Arrested For 2008 Elizabeth Murder
ELIZABETH -- Thanks to an intensive investigation by members of the Union County Homicide Task Force, a 29-year-old Irvington man was arrested Friday and charged for his alleged role in a 2008 Elizabeth homicide, according to Union County Prosecutor Theodore J. Romankow. »
NJ Senate Approves Bill To Re-Examine Teen Driver Decals
TRENTON – Legislation to examine the recent changes to New Jersey’s graduated license program – including the teen driver decal requirement – received final legislative approval on Monday. »
Summer Science Lessons Include Tasty Treat
UNION COUNTY -- The Rutgers Cooperative 4-H Program of Union County, located in Westfield, spent another summer offering science lessons to children throughout Union County. »
Irish Business Organization Schedules Golf Outing
ELIZABETH – The Irish Business Association, will host its 2010 Golf Outing at the Basking Ridge Country Club in Basking Ridge, on Monday, Sept. 27. »
Local Scouts Impressed By National Jamboree
BOWLING GREEN, Va. -- At 6:30 a.m. on July 25, 200 Scouts and Leaders of Patriots' Path Council started arriving at the Morristown Armory to join with 45,000 other Scouts and Leaders for the Boy Scouts of America National Jamboree and to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of BSA. »
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