CLARK — The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Clark is a unique event that brings residents from Union County and surrounding communities together to take an active roll in the fight against cancer. New participants as well as experienced volunteers are welcome to learn how a little bit of time can make a huge difference in the battle against this disease.
April Is Autism Awareness Month In Edison
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EDISON — On Monday, April 4, Edison Township’s Mayor Antonia Ricigliano will recognize National Autism Awareness Month and issue an Autism Awareness Month Proclamation declaring the township’s participation in this important initiative.
IRS Offers Tips as April 18 Filing Deadline Approaches
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MOUNTAINSIDE – The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers that the filing deadline for 2010 tax returns is April 18 this year, not April 15. Emancipation Day is observed April 15 in Washington, D.C. By law, the tax-filing deadline for the nation is moved to the next business day, Monday, April 18.
Springfield Man Admits Defrauding Investors
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NEWARK – A Westfield-based investment advisor admitted to defrauding numerous investors, including a union pension fund, of more than $2.4 million by funding his lavish lifestyle with money he claimed to be investing in conservative securities, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced Thursday.
Clean Energy Program Could Help NJ Residents With Spring Cleaning
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TRENTON – New Jersey’s Board of Public Utilities’ Clean Energy Program™ is helping residents with their spring cleaning. All it takes is the decision to part ways with that second refrigerator or freezer and you can make a little extra money, save more money through lower electric bills and create extra garage or basement space.
Writer’s Block: What In The World Is Going On?
by Corinne Wnek •
By the time I have listened to the morning news and had a good read of the newspaper, it’s a wonder that I can venture out of the house and make my way to work. I feel how the Wicked Witch of the West must have felt when she first descended on Oz and was warned by Glenda that a house could drop on her, too.
Gilda’s Club NNJ Hosts Teen Essay Contest
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HACKENSACK – Gilda’s Club Northern New Jersey is hosting its second annual “It’s Always Something” Teen Essay Contest to encourage high school teens to write an engaging, heartfelt essay that focuses on the impact cancer has had on their lives.
Passover Seder At YM-YWHA
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UNION – The YM-YWHA of Union is offering the community its annual model Passover Seder on Wednesday, April 13, at 11 a.m.
Community Calendar
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Drill Team Performance • April 1 at 7 p.m. – The Rahway High School Junior ROTC drill team, the Devil Pups, will perform their award-winning routines at the high school gym, 1012 Madison Ave. Free admission, but donations to defray the cost of attending a national drill team competition in Daytona, Fla. are appreciated.
