TRENTON — Senator Raymond Lesniak has introduced a resolution directing Governor Chris Christie to tap unused energy funds to prevent the loss of food aid to the needy, a move that would protect them from having food stamps cut by…
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Union County 4-H Clubs gear up for a new season
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The fun starts once again for students in grades 1-12 as Union County 4-H Clubs gear up for a new season. Along with favorites like Archery and Lego Robotics, Union County 4-H is launching a new Engineering Club and a…
Lesniak opposing Christie’s retreat from climate change action
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STATE — Sen. Raymond Lesniak has submitted a statement opposing Gov. Chris Christie’s efforts to withdraw from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), a 10-state compact that employs market-based regulations to limit harmful carbon dioxide emissions. Lesniak’s statement was sent…
Interfaith gathering discussing the Golden Rule and welfare
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UNION COUNTY – The Union County Interfaith Coordinating Committee Council will host a ‘Day of Prayer’ event Thursday, Sept. 18, at the First United Methodist Church in Westfield, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The council, comprised of 40 congregations and community-based…
Union County Sheriff Ralph Froehlich dead at 83
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ELIZABETH — Union County Sheriff Ralph Froehlich, who was first elected to the position in 1977, died Sunday at the age of 83. Froehlich succumbed to cancer, which he had been battling for several months, shortly after he was honored…
The Gateway Family YMCA Selected to Receive LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA Implementation Grant
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Initiative designed to improve quality of life for cancer survivors and their families to launch this fall in Eastern Union County and Northern Middlesex County. Elizabeth – July 10, 2014 – The Gateway Family YMCA will become a provider of…
Mosquito spraying scheduled
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Mosquito control spraying is scheduled for Friday, July 11 between 7pm and 12am, weather permitting, in the following locations: Berkeley Hts. – DPW Yard, Eaton Ct. Area, Shadow La., Euclid Ave., Mt. Carmel Area, Wren Ct., Sycamore Ave. Clark – Frances Dr., Feather Bed La.…
Dispatcher Training Made Available to Job Seekers
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UNION COUNTY — The John H. Stamler Police Academy is pleased to announce a special alternate route course option for individuals with no prior experience who are interested in becoming trained as 9-1-1 dispatchers. The required nine days of training,…
Summer Savings Special for Rides at Watchung Stable in Mountainside
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MOUNTAINSIDE – Summer is here and Union County’s Watchung Stable is offering a “Summer Saving Special” for all Union County residents from July 6 through July 28. For every public trail ride purchased by a Union County resident during the…
The Gateway Family YMCA Staff Supports Annual Campaign with over $38,000 in donations
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YMCA Staff Giving Leads the 2014 Annual Campaign ELIZABETH, NJ – Staff members from The Gateway Family YMCA donated more than $38,000 to the Annual Campaign in 2014, recognizing the need and impact made by the Y in the community.…