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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. »
Union & Middlesex County Winners Split $439,048 Jersey Cash 5 Jackpot
TRENTON – The two owners of Jersey Cash 5 jackpot tickets that were sold in Union and Middlesex counties have split the top prize of $439,048 for the Jersey Cash 5 drawing held on Wednesday, September 1. Each winning ticket is worth $ 219,524. »
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. »
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. »
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. »
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. »
Community Calendar
German Biergarten • Aug. 20 from 5:30-11 p.m. – The Deutscher Club of Clark, 787 Featherbed Lane, will host an authentic German biergarten. There will music by Richard Jordan, and 35 German theme cars will be on display. German & American food available to purchase. For info, call 1-732-574-8600. »
Police Searching For Roselle Woman With Alzheimer’s
ROSELLE – Police are searching for a 79-year-old Roselle woman who has been missing since yesterday, authorities said. »
Community Calendar
Singles • Aug. 13 from 7:30 – 11:30 p.m. – Middlesex East Widows Or Widowers, Carteret Chapter, will hold an open dance at the American Legion Hall, 1155 Roosevelt Ave., Carteret. Live music & refreshments. Admission: $10 members, $12 guests. For info, call 1-732-969-2228 or 1-908-757-0515. »
Local Lawmakers Seek Gas Tax Hike
STATE - While a projected $10.5 billion structural deficit in next year’s state budget has gotten a lot of attention recently, it is not the only financial problem facing New Jersey on July 1, 2011. »
Literacy Volunteers Make A Difference
UNION COUNTY -- Can you imagine not being able to read the back of a medicine bottle, fill out a job application or talk with your child's teacher? In Union County, 26 percent of the adult population lives with these limitations every day. »
Community Calendar
Afternoon Gaming • Aug. 6 at 2 p.m. – Teens are invited to the Clark Public Library from an afternoon of Nintendo Wii or traditional board games. For info, call 1-732-388-5999. »
Union County Rape Crisis Center Seeks Volunteers
UNION COUNTY – The Union County Rape Crisis Center is looking for dedicated individuals who are interested in helping survivors of sexual violence. A state-mandated training will be offered Sept. 21- Nov. 9 on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30 - 10 p.m. in Westfield. »
Roselle Retailer Sells Top Prize Winning Jersey Cash 5 Ticket
ROSELLE – A winning Jersey Cash 5 ticket for the Sunday, August 1 drawing worth $60,722 was sold at 7-11 #27887, located on Chestnut Street in Roselle. »
Community Calendar
Musical Theater • July 30 & 31 at 8 p.m. – Mystic Vision Players will present Aida at the Linden High School Theatre, 121 W. St. Georges Ave. Tickets are $15 for adults; $12 for students 17 and under. The July 29 show is a senior citizen (62+) benefit. Call 1-908-486-4144 for reservations. »
Roselle Man Found Guilty of Armed Robbery
ROSELLE -- A jury found a Roselle man guilty of two armed robberies that occurred in January 2009, Union County Prosecutor Theodore J. Romankow announced last week. »
Joseph Completes Basic Training
WAYNESVILLE, Mo. -- Army Reserve Pvt. William Joseph has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Waynesville, Mo. »
Community Calendar
Musical Theater • July 23, 24, 29, 30 & 31 at 8 p.m.; July 25 at 3 p.m. – Mystic Vision Players will present Aida at the Linden High School Theatre, 121 W. St. Georges Ave. »
Councilwoman Says Roselle Can’t Afford New Hires
ROSELLE – Roselle taxpayers are being asked to pay three new police officers that they can’t afford and don’t need, according to Councilwoman Sylvia Turnage. »
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