LINDEN – Students Zarya Kimbrough and Xavier Small, along with their families, cozy up in their tent with a book at Linden School No. 4’s Camp Read A Lot event. Even the moose hangs overhead waiting to see what happens next in the story.
Jackson Earns Promotion
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TAMPA, Fla. — Anthony D. Jackson has been promoted to the rank of technical sergeant in the U.S. Air Force Reserve.
Brandt Completes Basic Training
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COLUMBIA, S.C. — Army Pvt. Cynthia A. Brandt has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.
Rahway Students Get Dental Health Lesson
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RAHWAY — Students from the dental hygiene program at UMDNJ recently came to Franklin School in Rahway to teach Kindergarten students about dental health.
United Way After School Program In Plainfield Receives $40,000 Grant
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PLAINFIELD – PSE&G recently awarded United Way of Greater Union County $40,000 to support Neighborhood House Association After School Program in Plainfield. The grant will help support 50 children between ages 6-12 at the Washington Community School.
Police Auxiliary Makes Coat Donation
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RAHWAY –Father Oscar Ramirez of the Divine Mercy Parish (formerly St. Mary’s ) accepts donated coats on behalf of the parish from Sgt. Ricky Calderon of the Rahway Police Auxiliary from the unit’s annual coat drive.
Hehnly Math-A-Thon Raises $10,000 For Children’s Hospital
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CLARK – Students at Frank K. Hehnly Elementary School in Clark recently participated in the St. Jude Children’s Hospital Math-A-Thon. The students completed a Math funbook while receiving pledges from friends and family.
Black History Month Celebration Event Raises Over $9,200
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ELIZABETH – United Way of Greater Union County’s African American Leadership Initiative raised more than $9,200 with their “Making a Mark” Black History Month Celebration on Friday, Feb. 25th at Kean University’s STEM Building.
Support New Jersey Farms; Have A Glass Of Wine!
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When people think of farmland, large swaths of corn or grain likely come to mind. But in the Garden State, farmland means everything from apples to zinnias – and a diverse array of agricultural products that includes delicious cheeses and wines.