Winstead Honored For Scholastic Achievement—Cheyenne Winstead, a sixth grade student at Rahway Middle School, was awarded first team, Little Scholar, through Pop Warner for the second year in a row. She was awarded this honor in Florida at the Coranado…
Durkin Named Student Of The Month
CLARK – Arthur L. Johnson High School’s Student-of-the-Month for June is senior Katelyn Durkin. Durkin was previously selected by Katrina Anderson-Dobbins as the Distinguished Student in the Field of Academics in English in February and was selected by the administration…
Celebrate Rahway’s 150th Anniversary In My Column
By Diane Norek Harrison RAHWAY-This year Rahway is celebrating 150 years. I am hoping to hear from those who have memories or past material from the last 150 years. Why not share them in my column!
Remembering the Past: South Amboy Sports Memories
by Diane Norek Harrison SOUTH AMBOY-“CROSS RIVER CASEYS TO GIVE FIGHT TO HOLY CROSS TEAM” On Jan. 5, 1925, The South Amboy Knights of Columbus basketball team went into action at St Mary’s gym against the South Amboy Holy Cross…
Outgoing Mayor Proposes Ethics Reform Package
PERTH AMBOY—Mayor Joseph Vas and Councilman David Szilagyi unveiled a pay-to-play and ethics reform package at last week’s city council meeting. The package includes an ordinance to prohibit so-called “pay to play” campaign donations by developers and city contract seekers…
Police Make Arrests In 2006 Murder
ELIZABETH – Police have made five arrests following a nearly two-year investigation into the fatal beating and stabbing of a 29-year-old man in Elizabeth. The five suspects – three adults and two juveniles – were taken into custody on June…
Clark Girls Softball Completes 2008 Season
CLARK—Clark Girls Softball League (CGSB) wrapped up the 2008 season in 100 degree heat with the annual year end picnic on Sunday, June 8, at the Deutscher Club in Clark. Featherbed Lane School allowed CGSB the use of their pool…
Union County Pools Open for Summer Swimming
UNION COUNTY—The Union County Department of Parks and Community Renewal is ready to open the county’s two public swimming pools. The Walter E. Ulrich Memorial Pool located in Rahway River Park, St. George’s Avenue in Rahway, will be open for…
Linden Announces Fireworks Zero Tolerance Policy
LINDEN —City police are warning residents that illegal fireworks will not be tolerated this year. “If you’re caught with fireworks, you will be charged,” police Chief Michael Boyle said.
Citizens Receive Emergency Response Training
RAHWAY—The newest members of Rahway’s Community Emergency Response Team have successfully completed a training program conducted by the Rahway Police Department. The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area…
Benedictine Academy Graduates Class Of 2008
ELIZABETH—“I am proud to introduce Benedictine Academy’s 93rd class of graduates…” declared Associate Principal Kenneth Jennings, as the forty-one young women turned to face guests at Saint Catherine of Siena Church in Hillside at the Academy’s commencement ceremony on Thursday…
Summer Reading Programs And Events At The Clark Public Library
CLARK–The Clark Public Library is hosting a wide range of programs and special events for children, teens and adults this summer in conjunction with the Catch the Reading Bug Program summer reading program. Dr. Farnsworth’s Flea Circus will be on…
St. John The Apostle School Graduates 50 Students
CLARK—St. John the Apostle School, Clark held 8th grade graduation on Friday, June 6. Sister Donna Marie O’Brien awarded the diplomas to 50 graduates and Reverend Father Robert McBride presented the diplomas to the graduates. Diplomas were awarded to the…