Rahway
Church Offers ESL Class
RAHWAY – A Russian to English as a second language course will be offered at Saint John the Baptist Russian Orthodox Church, 211 West Grand Avenue, Rahway beginning on Thursday, April 8, at 7 p.m. »
Kindergartners Learn Lesson In Individuality
RAHWAY—Kindergarten students at Roosevelt School in Rahway recently read the book “Elmer” by David McKee. The book is about a bright-colored patchwork elephant named Elmer. »
Rahway Students Examine The Properties Of Matter
RAHWAY—Rahway Middle School eighth graders have been studying the properties of matter in their science classes. As an investigation, students applied heat to a variety of substances and observed the changes made in the substances’ appearance during and after heating. »
Rahway Teens Attend Leadership Event
RAHWAY—Rahway High School students Deandrea Jiggets, Theodore Robinson, Courtney Anderson and Joshanai Crutchfield attended the 2010 Diversity Council on High School Leadership held at Kean University on Feb. 19. »
Rahway High School Holds Mock Career Fair
RAHWAY—At Rahway High School, there are several business classes that work to prepare students for the workplace and offer a taste of the professional world. »
Roosevelt Students Celebrate Black History Month
RAHWAY -- In celebration of Black History Month, Donna Fidecaro's class at Roosevelt School in Rahway performed a play, “KC's Dream” by Brenda B. Covert. »
Renewable Resources Make The Lesson Plan
RAHWAY—Roosevelt School in Rahway recently hosted full day of hands-on activities to introduce science concepts related to renewable energy to all third grade gifted and talented students in the district. »
Union County Announces Budget Hearing Dates
ELIZABETH—The Union County freeholders will hold two open public hearings for the review of the 2010 executive budget. »
Hilton To Open Hotel In Rahway
RAHWAY – Home2 Suites by Hilton, a mid-tier, extended-stay hotel concept targeting the savvy, value-wise, extended-stay guest, announced the approval of a franchise application for Rahway this week. The developer for the hotel is Family Hospitality, LLC. »
A Memorable Performance
RAHWAY—Rahway District’s All City Strings Orchestra performed at the prestigious New Jersey Music Educators Conference on Feb. 19, which took place at Hilton Hotel and Towers, East Brunswick. »
Police Seek Witnesses To Fatal Rahway Accident
RAHWAY -- Police are looking for witnesses to a fatal accident that took place this morning on Old Lake Avenue near the intersection of West Hazelwood Avenue. »
Community Calendar
Book Sale • March 12 & 13 from 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. – The Friends of the Cranford Public Library will hold a used book sale in the cellar of the library, located at 224 Walnut Ave. Most prices range from 25 cents to $6. For info, call 908-709-7281. »
Barham Graduates Basic Training
COLUMBIA, S.C.—Army National Guard Pvt. Tracee C. Barham has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. »
Rahway Students Honor Local Baseball Legend
RAHWAY – A fifth grade class at Grover Cleveland School in Rahway recently honored the accomplishments of Monte Irvin, a baseball player in the Negro Leagues and a Major League Baseball Hall of Fame inductee at the school’s annual Black History Gallery Walk. »
Learning About African-American History
RAHWAY – Grover Cleveland School students and their parents enjoyed the Rahway school’s second annual Black History Gallery Walk last week. »
Senior Program Registration Opens March 10th
RAHWAY—The Rahway Division of Senior Services will hold its 2010 spring/summer program registration for Rahway residents age 62 and up starting on Wednesday, March 10 at 9 a.m. at the Rahway Senior Center, 1306 Esterbrook Ave, Rahway. Doors will open at 7:30 a.m. »
Clark Resident Unveils His Story Of Walking With God During A Divorce
CLARK – Author Kelvin R. Ward shares a dark phase in his life and recalls how he managed to see the light again in his new book. In “Divorce Ahead - Detour,” the Clark resident offers inspiration as he tells of the miracle that unfolded before him after coping with divorce. »
Skypes The Limit!
RAHWAY—The students in Alicia Scipioni’s second grade class at Franklin School learned how to use the Skype program in the computer lab with the assistance of Linda Lampert. The students met another class online and had to guess through a question and answer session where the other class was from. »
Rahway Student Named To Dean’s List
RAHWAY – Kristen Gray, a student at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus College of Continuing Education, was named to the dean’s list for the 2009 fall semester. »
Rahway Track & Field Sweeps State Sectional Titles
RAHWAY -- In what seems to be a historical season, the Rahway boys & girls winter track team continues the program’s storied tradition. »


