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Kean Theatre Department Presents “The Odyssey”
UNION--The Department of Theatre at Kean University will present “The Odyssey” in Kean University’s Wilkins Theatre on Feb. 24 through March 1. Adapted by Mary Zimmerman from the translation of “The Odyssey” by Robert Fitzgerald, the play is based on the ancient Greek poem by Homer. »
Newark Woman Sentenced in Drunk Driving Death
ELIZABETH – On Friday, 21-year-old Priscilla Natal was sentenced to five years in prison for her role in the death of an 18-year-old friend following a drunken driving accident in 2010, Union County Prosecutor Theodore J. Romankow announced. »
Union Catholic Seniors Nominated For National Scholarship Program
SCOTCH PLAINS—Union Catholic High School seniors Annie Cierpial of Linden, Adrianna DeGazon of South Orange, and Kimberly Esguerra of Union have been nominated to compete in the National Honor Society scholarship program for this school year. »
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Status Of Portal Bridge Replacement Project To Be Discussed At Feb. 6 Meeting
WESTFIELD – Elected officials, transportation professionals and the public are invited to the first Raritan Valley Rail Coalition meeting of 2012 on Monday, Feb. 6, at 8:30 a.m. »
Vending Company Executive Charged With Defrauding Pepsi Of $2.9 Million
NEWARK – The chief financial officer of New Jersey vending company Culinary Ventures Vending was arrested this morning in Union by special agents of the FBI and IRS – Criminal Investigation on charges he defrauded Pepsi Bottling Group of approximately $2.9 million, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced. »
Major Makeover For Watchung Reservation’s Loop Playground
UNION COUNTY -- It may not look like much now, but when it’s done it may just become the destination playground for kids across Union County. »
Union County Clerk Offers Veterans Honorable Discharge Cards
WESTFIELD – Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi reminds any veteran living in Union County that they can receive their free military honorable discharge card at the County Clerk’s offices in Westfield and Elizabeth. The wallet-size card is honored as proof of service in the United States Armed Forces. »
Union Library Announces February Children’s Programs
UNION -- The Children’s Department of the Union Public Library has scheduled the following programs at the Main Library during the month of February: »
Ruiz-Deza Graduates Basic Training
SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- Air Force Airman Walter A. Ruiz-Deza Jr. graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. »
Rahway River Flood Control Council Reports Progress
RAHWAY -- Progress continued at the Mayor's Council on Rahway River Watershed Flood Control meeting Thursday night in Rahway. »
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“Union County Means Business” Kickoff Brings Government, Business Together
UNION COUNTY – The Union County Means Business networking breakfast series will hold its first session next week with more than 160 local business representatives in attendance, along with state Senators Raymond J. Lesniak (D-20) and Thomas Kean (R-21), and officials from local and state agencies and business organizations. »
YM-YWHA Luncheon To Feature Cantor Bill Walton
UNION – On Feb. 8 at 11:30 a.m., the YM-YWHA of Union County is offering a luncheon featuring Cantor Bill Walton in celebration to Tu B’Shevat. »
Rahway River Flood Control Council Meets Tonight
RAHWAY -- The Mayors' Council on Rahway River Watershed Flood Control will meet tonight at the Rahway Library at 7:30 p.m. »
Liberty Hall Museum Celebrates Valentine’s Day
UNION – Love and romance are the themes for Liberty Hall Museum at Kean University with special Valentine’s events during February. Visitors can enjoy several opportunities to celebrate with their significant others and take in the museum’s impressive collection of artifacts in the historic Victorian mansion. »
Learn Stress Management Techniques At The Union Library
UNION – Emily Adams, a licensed esthetician, trained in skincare and relaxation massage, will discuss and demonstrate the effects of stress on the body and the benefits of stress management at the Union Public Library on Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 7 p.m. This is a rescheduled program. »
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Union County Democratic Committee Kicks Off Obama 2012 Campaign
MOUNTAINSIDE--Union County Democratic Committee members kicked off President Obama’s 2012 re-election campaign recently at L’Affaire in Mountainside with speeches from Union County Democratic Committee Chairman Charlotte DeFilippo, Assemblyman Gerald Green, and a special keynote speech from Newark Councilman Ron Rice Jr. »
New Foreclosure Help For Union County Residents
UNION COUNTY – The Union County Foreclosure Task Force is reminding residents whose homes were undergoing a foreclosure process in 2009 and 2010 that they may be eligible for a free, comprehensive review of their case. »
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