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Music concert canceled at Warrenbrook Senior Center
By Somerset Reporter
November 21, 2009, 4:29PM
WARREN – The musical concert titled "Songs from the British Isles," originally scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 24, at the Warrenbrook Senior Center, 500 Warrenville Road in Warren, has been canceled, according to a statement released by the center. For more information, contact Manager Gwen Chalker, Warrenbrook Senior Center, at 908-753-9440. Full story »
HomeSharing has shared affordable housing
By Somerset Reporter
November 21, 2009, 4:23PM
Are you looking for shared affordable housing? Are you looking to share your home? HomeSharing Has Shared Affordable Housing. If you are looking for an affordable place to live or would like someone to share your home consider the many opportunities available at HomeSharing. HomeSharing has a number of homeowners who have an extra room in their home who are... Full story »
Somerset County adjusts recycling pick-up date in observance of Thanksgiving holiday
By Somerset Reporter
November 21, 2009, 4:20PM
The Somerset County Recycling Center, located at 40 Polhemus Lane in Bridgewater, will be closed on Thursday, November 26, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Curbside-recycling collection for residents of Martinsville, Thomae Park, Warren and Watchung will be on Friday, November 27. For more information, call the Recycling Center at 732-469-3363. Full story »
Char Steakhouse to light 65-foot Christmas tree in support of Toys for Tots and Social Ministries
By Somerset Reporter
November 21, 2009, 4:16PM
RARITAN — To kick off a holiday season-long toy drive for Toys for Tots and fundraising initiative for Social Ministries, Char Steakhouse will be giving the community its First Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. on the restaurant’s grounds at 777 US 202 North, Raritan, N.J. Char Steakhouse has commissioned the famous Torsilieri family,... Full story »
Community welcome to join observance of World AIDS Day
By Somerset Reporter
November 21, 2009, 4:10PM
NEW BRUNSWICK – The Robert Wood Johnson AIDS Program welcomes the community to a collaborative observance of World AIDS Day on Tuesday, December 1, 2009, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital officials announced recently in a press release. Expanding on the international theme “Universal Access and Human Rights,” patients, faculty and staff of UMDNJ-Robert Wood... Full story »
New scoreboard dedicated at Somerset Hills YMCA swimming pool
By Somerset Reporter
November 21, 2009, 4:01PM
A dedication ceremony took place, Monday November 16, of a scoreboard above the Chandor lap pool at the Somerset Hills YMCA. The scoreboard, donated by Mr.& Mrs. Steve Riggio, is a gift in memory of their daughter Melissa who, born with Down Syndrome, was an active member of the Bernards High School Swim Team from 2003 to 2007. The... Full story »
North Plainfield man charged with stabbing teenage girlfriend and her mother
By Somerset Reporter
November 21, 2009, 10:39AM
A 22-year-old North Plainfield man was charged with stabbing his teenage girlfriend and her mother early Friday afternoon. Hamilton Espinel of Brook Avenue in North Plainfield allegedly attacked Stephanie Bernal, 17, who suffered a puncture wound to her upper right shoulder, and Zoraida Ramos, 45, suffering from what appeared to be lacerations to her head, according to the Somerset... Full story »
First impressions are everything – Ridge High School defeats Woodbridge
By Somerset Reporter
November 21, 2009, 12:37AM
BASKING RIDGE – Head Varsity Football Coach Bill Tracy has been very successful in his first season at the helm. He led his team to a regular season record of 8-2-0 and the Raritan Division crown. The Ridge Red Devils were looking to continue their 2009 run that included a victory over heated rival Immaculata; the only loss the state’s 17th ranked Spartans suffered all year. They entered the playoffs as the 5th seed in the North 2 Group 4 Section with a second round showdown with Woodbridge. The Barrons came into the postseason with a record of 5-4-0. As the 8th seed, they shocked the NJ State Football world with a 23-14 victory over top-seeded Union. Full story »
Freeholders say Route 22 sustainable corridor plan beginning to take shape
By Somerset Reporter
November 19, 2009, 3:25PM
BRIDGEWATER — The Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders, the Regional Center Partnership of Somerset County, and the Somerset County Business Partnership jointly announced on November 17 that notification has been received from the New Jersey Department of Transportation indicating that authorization has been granted by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) allowing work to begin on the detailed design and... Full story »
Somerset Medical Center’s Ryan White Clinic offers free HIV testing on December 8
By Somerset Reporter
November 19, 2009, 3:17PM
SOMERVILLE — Somerset Medical Center’s Ryan White Clinic announced recently that it will offer free confidential HIV testing on Tuesday, December 8 from 1 to 5 p.m. in rooms 572-574 on the medical center’s fifth floor, east wing. The test will be completed within 20 minutes. No pre-registration is required. The Ryan White Clinic provides primary medical care and case... Full story »
Somerset County Health Department receives H1N1 vaccine; Will distribute to registered private providers
By Somerset Reporter
November 19, 2009, 2:59PM
SOMERVILLE — The Somerset County Department of Health has received a supply of H1N1 swine flu vaccine, county government officials announced on November 18. County Health Director John Horensky said Somerset County plans to distribute supplies of H1N1 vaccine to previously registered private providers in the county, such as physicians’ offices and health-care clinics, to reach those people most likely... Full story »
Holiday Season “O” Blood Drive is December 4 at Warren Rescue Squad
By Somerset Reporter
November 19, 2009, 2:49PM
WARREN TOWNSHIP — A special blood drive will be held by New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS) on Friday, December 4, from 2:30 to 8 p.m. at Warren Rescue Squad, 47 Mountain Boulevard in Warren. This unique drive will be open particularly to individuals who have type “O” blood. Type “O” donors, who will receive uniquely designed T-shirts, are asked to... Full story »
Bridgewater Police news: Officers assisting disabled car on Route 22 arrest woman driver for marijuana possession
By Somerset Reporter
November 19, 2009, 2:36PM
Caroline Acosta, age 20 of Williams St. in Piscataway was arrested for possession of marijuana when her vehicle broke down on Route 22 on November 15. Officers responding to the scene allegedly smelled the odor of marijuana coming from Acosta. When asked, she advised that she had smoked marijuana earlier that day, according to police, who said a a small baggie containing marijuana was located in the woman’s pocket. Acosta also had warrants out of Watchung, Manville, Somerville and Bridgewater. Full story »
Heroin and crack cocaine seized from inside teddy bear stuffed animal in Gang member arrest in Far Hills
By Somerset Reporter
November 19, 2009, 1:51PM
SOMERVILLE — Police arrested an 18-year-old New Brunswick man, Gilbert Feneque Jr., believed to be a Latin King Gang member, as well a 14-year-old juvenile, also of New Brunswick, in connection with heroin and crack cocaine drug possession with the intent to distribute, the Somerset County Prosecutor announced on November 18. Feneque, of Hale Street in New Brunswick, was... Full story »
Reward offered for Manville man wanted in November 6 Bound Brook Sonoco gas station attempted robbery
By Somerset Reporter
November 19, 2009, 1:23PM
SOMERVILLE — A $250 reward is being offered for information on the whereabouts of 30-year-old Franklin D. Allen, of South 13th Avenue in Manville, who is wanted in connection with the November 6 attempted robbery of the Sunoco gas station on West Union Avenue in Bound Brook. Allen, according to the Somerset County Prosecutor, allegedly accompanied two other suspects... Full story »
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