RAHWAY — In honor of children’s author Dr. Seuss, Madison Elementary School in Rahway participated in the nationwide celebration of his birthday.
Ochoa Completes Training Course
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MERIDIAN, Miss. — Marine Corps Pfc. Veronica M. Jimenez Ochoa, daughter of Norma Ochoa and Jose Jimenez, of Elizabeth, recently completed the Marine Aviation Maintenance Administration Course.
Great Performance
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EDISON–As part of the Fairy Tale unit, the first and fourth grade students performed a “50s Style” version of Little Red Riding Hood in the AP Room at the Wardlaw-Hartridge School on Friday, March 11. This mini-musical delighted the Lower…
Wardlaw-Hartridge Sixth-Graders Participate in Knowledge Master Open
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EDISON — Wardlaw-Hartridge sixth-grade students demonstrated good teamwork as they decided on a final answer to submit during the Knowledge Master Open on the afternoon of Monday, March 7.
Maryland Teenager Who Threatened Berkeley Heights School Pleads Guilty
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ELIZABETH — A Maryland teenager who sent a threatening message via the Internet saying students in Berkeley Heights were in danger of being shot while in school, pleaded guilty Thursday to causing a false public alarm, Union County Prosecutor Theodore J. Romankow announced today.
Contractor Pleads Guilty To Obtaining Public Contracts Using Stolen Identity
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TRENTON – A Union County construction contractor pleaded guilty Friday to using a stolen identity, a fictitious company, and fraudulent documents to successfully bid on public projects, including a project to restore the Clinton Town dam in Hunterdon County, when his companies were barred from such projects, Attorney General Paula T. Dow and Criminal Justice Director Stephen J. Taylor announced.
Turnpike Stop Yields Cocaine Worth $1.75 Million
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KEARNY – A motor vehicle stop on the New Jersey Turnpike last night led to the discovery of 50 kilograms of cocaine with an estimated street value of $1.75 million, according to a State Police spokesman.
Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches $201 Million
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TRENTON – With no winner for weeks, the Mega Millions lottery jackpot is worth $201 million for tonight’s drawing.
Cryan & Christie Property Tax Hike Biggest Since 2007
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UNION COUNTY — In a news release issued by Democratic legislative publicist Tom Hester on March 11, Joseph Cryan acknowledged that the budget he helped Gov. Chris Christie enact last year increased property taxes 4.1 percent.