UNION COUNTY—County residents age 60 and older may be eligible for vouchers to purchase locally grown “Jersey Fresh” fruits, vegetables and herbs.
Turn Your “Trash” Into “Cash”
ROSELLE PARK—Useless “stuff” taking up space? Need to “declutter” your life? Want to do a good deed in these economic hard times?
Free Seminar For Homeowners Considering Solar Systems
HIGHLAND PARK—On Monday, Aug. 3, PSE&G and GreenFaith are hosting a free seminar for PSE&G customers interested in installing residential solar systems.
U.S. Team Wins Gold, Silver Medals At International Chemistry Olympiad
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. high school student team competing in the 41st International Chemistry Olympiad won one gold and three silver medals at the event held July 18-26 in Cambridge, England. The students, from Georgia, Indiana, New Jersey and New York, competed against more than 250 students from 65 countries.
Local Business Supports Cancer Society
FORDS—Albert Pacheko of Pacheko Women’s Clothing and Accessories Boutique in Fords presents a check to Rob Eccles, Regional Vice President of the American Cancer Society.
Court Stops BYOB Ban
SAYREVILLE – Patrons of Sayreville’s strip clubs can continue to bring their own beer, at least for now.
Make A Splash At Riverpalooza
When you’re looking to cool off on a hot summer day, you may be thinking that relief is just a dip away, in one of New Jersey’s countless rivers, streams, creeks or lakes. But many waterways are polluted or filled with unsightly debris. You can help change that on Saturday, Aug. 8, by participating in “Riverpalooza.”
County Plans $1.5 Million Barn Renovation
UNION COUNTY – Despite the troubled economy, the Union County Freeholders are planning a $1.49 million renovation of a 127-year-old barn in the Watchung Reservation, with the county picking up nearly three-quarters of the tab.
IRS Warns Taxpayers To Beware Of First-Time Homebuyer Credit Fraud
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service recently announced its first successful prosecution related to fraud involving the first-time homebuyer credit and warned taxpayers to beware of this type of scheme.
Theater Students Plan “Amazing” Evening
RAHWAY—Rahway has been alive with the sound of music thanks to some of the city’s talented young performers.
Students Invited To Eco-Adventures At The EARTH Center
SOUTH BRUNSWICK—Middlesex County students entering 5th through 8th grades are invited to attend a summer day program at the county’s extension office called “Eco-Adventures at the EARTH Center”.
Rahway Student Named To Dean’s List
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Margaret McGuire, a sophomore in American University’s College of Arts & Sciences, was named to the spring 2009 dean’s list.
Police Stop Burglary
LINDEN – Police responding to a reported burglary at a Dill Avenue home last week arrested two suspects.