• Huntington announces college scholarships

    The Huntington Learning Center has announced its College Scholarship Sweepstakes, which will run through Sept. 30. High school students age 14 and older are eligible to enter, as are parents, grandparents and friends of high school students attending college after graduation. The winner will receive a $500 scholarship toward future college tuition and fees. Entries…

  • Heart of a Hero scholarships offered

    First Lady Mary Pat Christie announced the third annual New Jersey Heroes’ Heart of a Hero Scholarship to help military service members pursue a postsecondary education or vocational training. This year, New Jersey Heroes is funding 10 scholarships worth $5,000 each. Applicants must meet the following criteria: be a U.S. citizen and New Jersey resident;…

  • Poets with reverence for writing share works

    By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Gregg G. Brown I n the age of sound bites, text messages and memes, words can begin to feel like a cheap shortcut, a meaningless means to an end. But enclaves of eloquence remain, where those with a love of language gather to indulge their bookish bents and immerse themselves…

  • COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD

    Casino Night benefits Knights of Columbus Prince of Peace Knights of Columbus Council 5903 will hold a Casino Night 7 p.m. to midnight on July 19 at the John F. Carroll Columbian Club, 3 Lasatta Ave., Englishtown. The cost is $50 per ticket and includes hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction and cash bar. Sponsors and…

  • Edison teen enjoys success as Special Olympian

    By AMY ROSEN Staff Writer Michael McQuay admires one of several medals he earned during the Special Olympics. EDISON — Swimming has always anchored Michael McQuay. His position as anchor on his swimming team in two relays earned the Edison 17- year-old and his teammates two gold medals in the Special Olympics competitions held June…

  • Keep pets cool and safe this summer

    While driving on a hot summer afternoon a few years, I passed a man walking two dogs. Something struck me about the bigger dog as wrong. He didn’t seem to be walking right, and it looked as if he was suffering way too much from the heat, even though the man was going slowly. So…

  • A suitable replacement for the flag pledge

    To whom or what we give our allegiance to is a religious matter that does not belong on a government agenda, let alone a public school agenda. A suitable replacement of the flag pledge at a government meeting would be for the clerk of the meeting to read, with everyone seated, the three principles in…

  • Our founders advocated a natural religion

    With July 4 approaching, we continue to hear from some that this is a “Christian” country and they point to the words “Nature’s God,” “Creator” and “Divine Providence” which are found in the Declaration of Independence as proof. It is important to understand, however, that these words are not an endorsement of Christianity. Ironically, the…

  • Edison library offers basic computer classes

    The Edison Public Library will present basic computer classes specifically designed for seniors, the technically challenged and those just learning how to use computers. The classes, all offered at the Edison Main Library, 340 Plainfield Ave., offer hands-on training and have limited seating.  Excel for Beginners, 2:30 p.m. July 10, teaches how to execute…

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