By Michael S. Goldberger, film critic Rooting for illegal Mexican émigré Rosario (Kate del Castillo) and the 9-year-old son who launches on a desperate journey to join her in L.A., we realize that “Under the Same Moon” places us at…
Double Dipping Rises Despite Ban
STATE – Last fall, Gov. Jon Corzine signed a law forbidding state lawmakers from holding other elected offices such as mayor or freeholder. At the time, 17 members of the state Legislature were dual office holders. Since then, the number…
Three Running In Perth Amboy Mayor's Race
PERTH AMBOY – Mayor Joseph Vas will face two challengers in his re-election bid this year. Voters will choose between Vas, community activist Wilda Diaz and businessman Israel Varela in the May 13 non-partisan election.
Linden Woman Could Be Next Miss USA
LINDEN – A 22-year-old city resident is on her way to Las Vegas, Nevada this week to compete in the nationally-televised Miss USA® pageant. Tiffany Andrade, a 2003 graduate of Linden High School, won the 2008 Miss New Jersey USA…
Easter Bunny Spotted In Elizabeth
Easter Bunny Spotted In Elizabeth—Union County Sheriff Ralph Froehlich (center) and Undersheriff Gerald Green (left) join the Easter Bunny in greeting 3-year-old Caroline Lapa of Elizabeth during a holiday visit to the day care center at the county’s Ruotolo Building…
Elliott Advances To National Level
RAHWAY—During Rahway’s PAL recreational basketball season, Kyle Elliott competed in the local New Jersey Nets Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Skills Challenge sponsored by SINGULAIR, which was held at the Rahway Recreation Center.
Wilson Wins Crusader Award
CLARK—Freshman Mark Wilson has been selected by Arthur L. Johnson High School Vice Principal Jennifer Feeley to receive the school’s Crusader Award for February.
For Creatures Great And Small
For Creatures Great And Small—Lower, Middle and Upper School students at The Wardlaw-Hartridge School in Edison have been collecting supplies such as dog/cat food, newspapers, blankets, toys, and other items to benefit animal shelters in the area. The drive was…
Scholarship Applications Available
RAHWAY—Rahway PBA Local 31 has announced that they are distributing applications for the Charles Bernoskie Scholarship to Rahway residents who will graduate from high school this year.
Foreign Exchange
LINDEN—In October, Linden High School hosted students from Arras, France. This spring, 23 Linden High School students leave for a two-week visit to France. This is the first Linden student exchange with France.
Fashion Show Benefits Cancer Society
Fashion Show Benefits Cancer Society—On Saturday, March 15, Magic 98.3 Radio & Jersey Gardens Mall sponsored a fashion show to benefit the American Cancer Society and all Relay For Life events in the Metro Region. Pictured from left to right…
Boy Scout Food Drive A Success
CLARK – Boy Scout Troop 91 collected 159 bags of food, yielding 1193 items totaling 1130 pounds during their most recent food drive. The scouts were able to fill 50 boxes with the collected items, which will be donated to…
Vitale Unveils Plan for Health Care Coverage for All New Jersey
TRENTON –Senator Joseph F. Vitale, a longtime advocate for affordable and accessible health care coverage, announced Monday an ambitious and transformational health care reform package aimed at covering all New Jersey residents by the year 2011.