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Police: Jersey City man sent nude photos to teen after meeting online

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By Frank Mustac / Hunterdon County Democrat

October 16, 2012, 6:27PM
ROSELLE PARK — A Jersey City man was arrested this morning, Oct. 16, and charged in connection with several counts of endangering the welfare of a minor after he initiated an inappropriate online relationship with a teenage girl from Union County, Prosecutor Theodore J. Romankow announced. Paul Kleinman, 33, of Dudley Street is currently charged with one count of... Full story »

New state education standards spur calls for full-day kindergarten

Summit Board of Education, Oct. 11, 2012

By Barbara Rybolt / Independent Press

October 16, 2012, 6:10PM
One of the questions facing districts with half-day programs is how the Common Core curriculum standards that went into effect this year will impact them. Full story »

Local Union County organizations among 22 to receive support for Direct Service Initiatives

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By Independent Press

October 16, 2012, 4:57PM
Building on the Christie Administration's overall commitment to supporting community organizations providing vital services throughout New Jersey; Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno today announced grant awards to Hispanic community based organizations in Union County. These grant awards are part of a $1,045,000 announced today in support of Hispanic-based community organizations throughout New Jersey. The grants are among 22 others to... Full story »

Governor Christie announces nearly $8.1 million in property tax relief for Union County families

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By Independent Press

October 16, 2012, 4:53PM
Governor Chris Christie today announced that the historic, bipartisan pension reforms signed into law in June 2011 continue to result in millions in savings for Union County middle-class taxpayers. New lower bills will be provided to local governments today showing county savings of nearly $8.1 million and statewide savings of $116 million due to the pension management reforms implemented... Full story »

Phoenix award given to Cranford resident

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By Suburban News

October 16, 2012, 4:50PM
Union County Freeholders Bette Jane Kowalski and Mohamed Jalloh (R) present Barry O’Donovan of Cranford with a resolution congratulating him on receiving the United States Business Administration’s Phoenix Award for his efforts to rebuild his business, the Kilkenny House Restaurant & Pub in Cranford, that was severely damaged by flooding following Hurricane Irene in August 2011. Phoenix Awards are... Full story »

Garwood senior housing project receives $1 million grant

Village at Garwood

By Matthew Cortina/Independent Press

October 16, 2012, 4:24PM
The Federal Home Loan Bank of New York awarded a $1 million grant to the Westfield Senior Citizens Housing Corp. to help finance the Village at Garwood project, which will build 71 units of affordable housing for very low-income seniors, the bank announced Tuesday, Oct. 16. Full story »
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Benedictine Academy in Elizabeth hosts annual Cancer Walkathon

Benedictine Academy holds annual Cancer Walkathon

By Suburban News

October 16, 2012, 12:11PM
Benedictine Academy in Elizabeth held its annual three-mile Cancer Walkathon through the communities of Elizabeth and Hillside on October 10. The event was organized by the school’s Brazilian/Portuguese/American Club.  Full story »

Things to do in Union County for Tuesday, Oct. 16

Spotlight on Union County: Pictures from readers of Suburban News, Oct. 8-12, , 2012

By Cranford Chronicle

October 16, 2012, 6:34AM
Take a look at some of the best in photographs sent to the Cranford Chronicle during the week of Oct. 8-12, 2012. Things to do in Union County on Tuesday, Oct. 16 • Dave Larkin, a Certified Financial Planner with Merrill Lynch will present a program,” Plan for the retirement you want,” at the Linden Public Library at 7... Full story »

Things to do in Union County for Tuesday, Oct. 16

Spotlight on Union County: Pictures from readers of Suburban News, Oct. 8-12, , 2012

By Suburban News

October 16, 2012, 6:23AM
Take a look at some of the best in photographs sent to the Suburban News during the week of Oct. 8-12, 2012. Things to do in Union County on Tuesday, Oct. 16 • Dave Larkin, a Certified Financial Planner with Merrill Lynch will present a program,” Plan for the retirement you want,” at the Linden Public Library at 7... Full story »

Berkeley Heights Board of Education to buy $126,000 generator for Governor Livingston

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By Independent Press

October 15, 2012, 6:48PM
Governor Livingston High School in Berkeley Heights awarded a $126,000 contract to the TSUJ Corporation for a generator to help power the school.  Full story »

School guidance departments evolve to serve all grade levels as student needs change

Summit Board of Education, Oct. 11, 2012

By Barbara Rybolt / Independent Press

October 15, 2012, 6:21PM
Today there are counselors in every level of the district, not just the high school. Full story »

Football 2012: Scotch Plains at Cranford

Football 2012: Scotch Plains at Cranford

By Cranford Chronicle

October 15, 2012, 3:39PM
Scotch Plains rallied from a 19-point deficit and had a chance to come all the way back, but a late rally was stifled as Cranford held on to prevail, 26-20, in Cranford on Friday, Oct. 12. Full story »

Things to do in Union County for Monday, Oct. 15

Spotlight on Union County: Pictures from readers of Suburban News, Oct. 8-12, , 2012

By Cranford Chronicle

October 15, 2012, 6:20AM
Take a look at some of the best in photographs sent to the Cranford Chronicle during the week of Oct. 8-12, 2012. Things to do in Union County on Monday, Oct. 15 • Join the Floraphile Garden Club of Cranford on Monday, Oct. 15 at 12:30 p.m. at the Trailside Nature Center for an herb garden tour. Parsley, sage,... Full story »

Things to do in Union County for Monday, Oct. 15

Spotlight on Union County: Pictures from readers of Suburban News, Oct. 8-12, , 2012

By Suburban News

October 15, 2012, 6:13AM
Take a look at some of the best in photographs sent to the Suburban News during the week of Oct. 8-12, 2012. Things to do in Union County on Monday, Oct. 15 • Join the Floraphile Garden Club of Cranford on Monday, Oct. 15 at 12:30 p.m. at the Trailside Nature Center for an herb garden tour. Parsley, sage,... Full story »

Voter registration deadline is tomorrow, Oct. 16

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By Matthew Cortina/Independent Press

October 15, 2012, 5:59AM
The deadline to register to vote in the 2012 election is tomorrow, Tuesday, Oct. 16. Full story »
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Dig into history at the Deserted Village at the Watchung Reservation during Four Centuries in a Weekend

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By Independent Press

October 14, 2012, 8:55AM
Visitors to the Deserted Village of Feltville/Glenside Park in the Watchung Reservation will have an opportunity on Saturday, Oct. 20, and Sunday, Oct. 21, to dig into the history of the Deserted Village, literally. Using an archaeologist’s trowel, visitors can dig through a box of soil in search of an artifact related to Feltville’s past. Children will be allowed... Full story »

Berkeley Heights Police report GPS, other items stolen from Volvo on Ridge Drive

By Independent Press

October 14, 2012, 7:20AM
BERKELEY HEIGHTS — On Oct. 10, Patrolman Nicholas Franks responded to a Ridge Drive residence to investigate a reported theft. The investigation revealed that a 2006 Volvo had been entered during the overnight hours by the actor smashing the front driver’s side window. A GPS unit, a radio head unit and sunglasses were taken. The items were valued at... Full story »

Things to do in Union County for Sunday, Oct. 14

Spotlight on Union County: Pictures from readers of Suburban News, Oct. 8-12, , 2012

By Cranford Chronicle

October 14, 2012, 6:30AM
Take a look at some of the best in photographs sent to the Cranford Chronicle during the week of Oct. 8-12, 2012. Things to do in Union County on Sunday, Oct. 14 • Community United Methodist Church, 455 Blvd., Kenilworth, will be celebrating their 100th Anniversary of worshipping God and service to the community on Sunday, Oct. 14. Celebrate... Full story »

Things to do in Union County for Sunday, Oct. 14

Spotlight on Union County: Pictures from readers of Suburban News, Oct. 8-12, , 2012

By Suburban News

October 14, 2012, 6:25AM
Take a look at some of the best in photographs sent to the Suburban News during the week of Oct. 8-12, 2012. Things to do in Union County on Sunday, Oct. 14 • Community United Methodist Church, 455 Blvd., Kenilworth, will be celebrating their 100th Anniversary of worshipping God and service to the community on Sunday, Oct. 14. Celebrate... Full story »

Springfield woman charged with heroin possession

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By Suburban News

October 13, 2012, 8:44AM
Police say she had needles, too Full story »