By Jim Whelan When a nationally-ranked high school team loses their top player to injury, the competition usually breathes a sigh of relief. Dexter Strickland did not start his senior year on the right foot at St. Patrick’s…
Not Even Much Cheaper Gas Drove Us to Drive More
HAMILTON – Mirroring the national trend, New Jersey motorists drove more than 2.3 billion fewer miles from January through November 2008 compared to the same period a year earlier, registering 361 million fewer miles in November alone. Much cheaper gas…
Economic Freedom Is The Best Cure For Recession
By Lawrence J. McQuillan As Americans buckle down for what could be a severe recession, many state governments are scrambling to find ways to keep their economies afloat. Unfortunately, when it comes to economic freedom—a major component of a state’s…
Family Finances: Budget-Stretching Ideas
(NAPSI)-Cutting expenses might be easier than you imagine. A few simple tips and tools can help you get the most out of your money: • Feel the urge to go shopping? First, clean your closets. Separate clothes into piles to…
Students Invited To Enter NJ Hall Of Fame Essay Contest
TRENTON—The New Jersey Hall of Fame is calling for entries to its third annual essay contest, which is open to all New Jersey students in grades four through 12. Students are asked to nominate potential inductees – living or dead…
Super Scholar-Athletes
Super Scholar-Athletes—On Wednesday, Jan. 21, Susan Swenson, director of college counseling at The Wardlaw-Hartridge School in Edison, announced that Christopher Georgevich of Elizabeth and Ariana Lyons of Plainfield were named school winners in the Wendy’s Heisman High School Award…
Limit Your Exposure To Allergens With A Little Planning
(NAPSI)-Making changes around your home before allergy season starts could help to minimize your symptoms. Environmental control is one way you can limit your exposure to indoor allergens before they can cause symptoms. One helpful step you can take is…
Cut Your Costs And Your Carbon Footprint
(NAPSI)-Living in an energy-efficient, environmentally sustainable home is now more easily attainable. Here’s How Here are a few hints that may help from the experts at the United States Department of Energy: 1. Keep appliances clean and in good repair;…
“The Wrestler” – No-Holds-Barred Storytelling – 4 popcorns
By Michael S. Goldberger, film critic You couldn’t tell my Dad wrestling was fake. In his favorite chair, our little dog Tibble on his lap, he’d root with a fervor that we feared would kill him. Here was a man…
Valentine’s Concert Brings Back Doo Wop Stars
RAHWAY – Lou Christie and Kenny Vance & the Planotones will headline a special Valentine’s Evening With The Stars of Doo Wop at the Union County Performing Arts Center on Saturday, Feb. 14 beginning at 8 p.m.
Rape Crisis Center Needs Volunteers
ELIZABETH—The Union County Rape Crisis Center is seeking new volunteers to staff its 24-hour phone line and act as advocates for rape victims. No previous counseling experience is necessary. Volunteers receive full training. Volunteers fill a valuable role by ensuring…
Union County Juggles Judges
UNION COUNTY—When Union County Assignment Judge Walter R. Barisonek retires at the end of the month, he will be succeeded by Superior Court Judge Karen M. Cassidy, Chief Justice Stuart Rabner announced earlier this month. Judge Katherine R. Dupuis will…
Edison Residents Can Pay Property Taxes Online
EDISON—Township taxpayers are now just a click away from making property tax payments. Edison has unveiled online property tax payments via the township web site www.EdisonNJ.org. “This is a major step forward in streamlining and modernizing our government while providing…