LINDEN – An Elizabeth man who was a defendant in a court case was arrested for bringing marijuana to Linden Municipal Court on Monday, police said.
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Elizabeth Woman Arrested For Shoplifting
LINDEN – Police arrested an Elizabeth woman for allegedly stealing more than $3,000 worth of clothes and jewelry from Kohl’s department store on East Edgar Road on Monday.
Armstead Assails Aid Cuts & Patronage
LINDEN—A $3 million cut in state aid should end discussion on whether to keep on the city payroll a part-time lawyer who costs taxpayer $100,000 a year, according to Councilman Derek Armstead.
Councilman Campaigning Criticized
ELIZABETH—A councilman who invited voters to attend several ‘town meetings’ within weeks of his attempt to win re-election in the June 8 Democratic primary is being criticized for campaigning with city funds.
VSA Arts Announces Award Winners
NEW BRUNSWICK– VSA arts of New Jersey, a nonprofit statewide organization that provides arts opportunities for people with disabilities, will honor the recipients of the 2010 Arts Achievement Awards and the 5th Annual Dare to Imagine Awards on Saturday, April 17, at 2 p.m. at the Linwood Middle School in North Brunswick.
Students Venture Into Online Learning
RAHWAY—Blogs? Online forums? What are they all about? Just ask any of the students in the eighth grade computer class at Rahway High School. As part of an initiative to create 21st Century Learners, students participate in a blog.
Kean Receives Grant To Help Students With Learning Disabilities
UNION– Kean University recently received the Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation Community Seed Grant in support of Project Excel, an ongoing initiative that assists students with learning disabilities. The program is a perfect fit for the Foundation and its mission, which develops, supports and advocates programs that enrich the lives of those with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).
Reception Scheduled For Roselle Park Artist
ROSELLE PARK – “Paintings – A 60 Year Retrospective” a solo exhibit of oil paintings by Roselle Park resident, Gloria Commerato, is on display at the Casano Community Center Art Gallery through April 16. There will be a reception to meet the artist on Friday, March 26, from 11 a.m. – noon.
Dancing For Your Health
RAHWAY—Grover Cleveland School third graders in Rahway are participating in the Dancing for Your Health Program provided by Horizon NJ Health.
Do You Want Fries With That Cub Scout Badge?
CLARK – As part of a cub scout’s achievement badge requirements, scouts need to learn about “Cooking and Eating.” What better place to learn that then one of their favorite fast food restaurants, Burger King!