LINDEN — The Adult Summer Reading Club at the Linden Free Public Library recently awarded a prize to member Michaelyn Cook.
Scotch Plains Teen Inspired By Hugh O’Brian Leadership Seminar
EDISON – Liban Ahmed of Scotch Plains was among 250 students from the state of New Jersey to attend the Hugh O’Brian Youth (HOBY) Leadership Seminar.
New Pioneers
Americans are facing a troubling reality. The economic recovery they were promised has not materialized. There’s growing talk about a “new normal”—a new way of life to take us through a long period of failed recoveries.
A Consumer Help File for HealthCare.gov
Federal officials recently unveiled a key component of the health reform package — a website called HealthCare.gov.
American Pride, National Spirit and Inextinguishable Strength
The United States of America, also known as the “Land of the Free” and the “Home of the Brave”, is also home to many churches, mosques, synagogues, and temples representing almost every religion existing in the modern world.
Milk Sold In NJ Recalled
STATE — The New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs has advised consumers that Midland Farms, located in Menands, New York, has voluntarily recalled certain milk products due to the potential of improper pasteurization.
JP Morgan To Repurchase Securities, Pay Fine To End NJ Investigation
NEWARK – JP Morgan Chase & Co. will pay a $1.1 million fine to settle a state investigation into the company’s sale of auction-rate securities, New Jersey officials announced today. The firm also agreed to repurchase approximately $91.25 million in securities from individual New Jersey investors.
Traffic Pattern Changes Coming To Route 22/Bonnie Burn Road Interchange
TRENTON – The New Jersey Department of Transportation today announced an upcoming traffic pattern change at the Route 22/Park Avenue and Bonnie Burn Road interchange.
Christie Campaigning Cross Country
STATE — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie will headline a $100 per person fundraising event for former Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad in Des Moines on Oct. 4.
Monroe Receives WTC Steel For 9/11 Memorial
MONROE – Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno and Bill Baroni, deputy executive director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, visited Monroe Township Wednesday to present a piece of steel from the World Trade Center for inclusion in their public memorial to honor the victims and remember the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
Tips To Slash Your Phone Bills
Sometimes I miss the days before cell phones, email and voicemail. Sure, they’ve simplified our lives in many ways – remember how frustrating it was trying to reach people before answering machines?
Rahway Police Blotter: Aug. 30-Sept. 6
Aug. 30 at 7:04 a.m. – Officers Richard Pannone and Juan Ferrer investigated a reported burglary at Route 1. The case remains open.
NJ Doctors Show Patients With Egg Allergies Can Safely Take H1N1 Vaccine
BERKELEY HEIGHTS – In a new study, physicians from Summit Medical Group’s Department of Allergy and Immunology have shown that egg-allergic individuals can be safely vaccinated with H1N1 influenza vaccine.