NEWARK - Superior Court Judge John F. Malone has ordered an Indiana-based company to pay New Jersey $67,321.50 after finding the company offered for sale and/or sold yo-yo waterballs to consumers here despite a 2008 state law banning the potentially hazardous toys. »
Linden Police Blotter
Aug. 27 at 11:04 p.m. – After making stopping a car for going through a stop sign at Middlesex Street and Charles Street, Officer Matt Jones arrested Elizabeth resident Harry Robinson, 22, and charged him with possession of ecstasy, possession of marijuana under 50 grams, failure to wear a seat belt, and a... »
Union County Grand Jury Indicts 3 Alleged Members Of Auto Theft Ring
TRENTON - Two New Jersey men and a resident of Ghana have been indicted for their alleged roles in a multi-county automobile theft ring, Attorney General Paula T. Dow and Criminal Justice Director Stephen J. Taylor announced Tuesday. »
Old Bridge Retailer Sells $6.75 Million Pick 6 Ticket
OLD BRIDGE – A Pick 6 Lotto ticket that was sold in Middlesex County has won the top prize of $6.75 million for the drawing held on Monday, Aug. 30. The Pick 6 Lotto jackpot now resets to $2 million for the drawing on Thursday, September 2. »
State Finds Evidence That Old Bridge School District Failed To Stop Bullying
TRENTON –The New Jersey Division on Civil Rights found that the Old Bridge school district may have violated the Law Against Discrimination by allegedly failing to take sufficient steps to stop the harassment and bullying of a student during his years attending a township middle school. »
Children’s Karate Classes Offered In Linden
LINDEN – The city’s Department of Public Property and Community Services is sponsoring karate classes for Linden students ages 5 through 15. »
Edison Announces Adult Co-Ed Volleyball League
EDISON – The Edison Recreation Department will again offer an adult co-ed volleyball league this year. »
Cancer Institute Announces Prostate Awareness Month Screenings
NEW BRUNSWICK – During September, The Cancer Institute of New Jersey (CINJ) and its Network hospitals are making a special effort to mark Prostate Awareness Month. »
Deadline Approaches For October ACT® Test
IOWA CITY, Iowa—Registration is now open for the Oct. 23 ACT achievement test. Students who wish to take the college admission and placement exam must register before Sept. 17. »
Catholic High School Admission Test & High School Fair Announced
NEWARK -- The COOP Exam is the high school entrance exam used by the Newark Archdiocese for students seeking admission into the ninth grade of a Catholic high school for September 2011. »
Paper Mill Playhouse Announces Hairspray Cast
MILLBURN -- Paper Mill Playhouse announced casting for Hairspray last week. Directed by Matt Lenz, with choreography by Michele Lynch, Hairspray will run at the Millburn theatre from Sept. 22 through Oct. 24. »
Linden Library Plans Computer Classes
LINDEN -- The Linden Free Public Library is developing a schedule for classes in the library’s computer lab provided courtesy of ConocoPhillips Bayway Refinery. »
EarthTalk®
Dear EarthTalk: What are the differences between farmed versus wild salmon when it comes to human and environmental health? -- Greg Diamond, Nashville, TN »


