Earlier this month, we invited our readers to submit their photos from this spring’s proms. Pictured above are left to right: (ladies) Michelle M. , Stephanie O. , Jocelyn R. , Jessica M. , Kailyn R. , Celeste O. ,Joanna M. , Sofia M.; (Gentleman) Alfredo R. , Daris , Micheal , Angel G , Marcos ,…
ELIZABETH -- A 43-year-old man was convicted of kidnapping and aggravated sexual assault on Friday, Prosecutor Theodore Romankow announced.
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SCOTCH PLAINS - United Way of Greater Union County (UWGUC) is hosting a gala on June 6 from 6-10 p.m. at the Shackamaxon Country Club located in Scotch Plains to honor the leadership, support, and contributions of its partners.
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ROBBINSVILLE -- In 2013, the American Heart Association is celebrating its 10th anniversary of the Go Red For Women movement—a national initiative which focuses on raising awareness of cardiovascular health and wellness in women.
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ELIZABETH -- The Benedictine Academy Parents Association (BAPA) held its final general parent meeting of the year on May 9. New officers were elected for the 2013-14 academic year. Their terms begin June 1.
ELIZABETH -- The Union Baptist Church Family of Elizabeth will honor Reverend R. Lenton Buffalo, Jr., and Sister Cheryl L. Buffalo as they celebrate 25 years as pastor, first lady and people. A grand celebration will be held at The Parsippany Sheraton Hotel, Parsippany on Saturday, June 8.
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ELIZABETH -- Union County Freeholder Bette Jane Kowalski presents a resolution to Prevention Links Coalition Coordinator Michael Capko proclaiming the week of May 12 through May 18, 2013 “National Prevention Week” in Union County during a health and wellness event in Elizabeth
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ELIZABETH -- The weather cleared on Saturday, May 11 just in time for runners and walkers to join in the first annual Benedictine Academy “Fun Run/Walk.”
TRENTON – Six Middlesex County schools are among 144 throughout the state that will participate in the federal Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program for the 2013-2014 school year, New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher announced today.
