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Senate Approves Bill To Expand NJ Drug Court Program

atomtabloid — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 09:01:31 +0000

TRENTON – A bill sponsored by Union County state Senators Raymond J. Lesniak and Nicholas P. Scutari which would expand eligibility for the State’s drug court substance abuse treatment program and create a pilot program in two counties in which any offender who’s eligible would be automatically enrolled in a drug treatment program was approved by the Senate Thursday by a vote of 33-2.

Metuchen High School Students Compete In Merck State Science Day

atomtabloid — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 09:00:45 +0000

METUCHEN -- On May 22 five Metuchen High School students competed in the Annual Merck Science Day competition sponsored by the Merck Institute for Science Education and the New Jersey Science Teachers’ Association.

Learn To Keep Your Loved Ones Safe From Medication Emergencies

atomtabloid — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 09:00:43 +0000

SCOTCH PLAINS – The wide use of prescription drugs, pain relievers and over-the-counter medications also mean more medication emergencies. Accidental overdoses are now the nation’s second leading cause of accidental death, behind automobile crashes.

Volunteers Sought To Catalog Wildlife During Annual Bio-Blitz Event

atomtabloid — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 09:00:33 +0000

UNION COUNTY -- Calling all bird watchers, frog fanciers, fish aficionados and nature lovers of all varieties! Here’s your chance to find the answer to that age-old question: “What’s going on out there?”

“Walk With Us To Find A Cure”

atomtabloid — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 09:00:26 +0000

Based on estimates from The American Cancer Society, about 43,920 people will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this year. And of that number, nearly 37,390 of those individuals will die from the disease. Since 2004, the rates of this form of cancer have increased about 1.5% per year.

Two MCVTS Students Attend International Conference

atomtabloid — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 09:00:16 +0000

MIDDLESEX COUNTY -- Two Middlesex County Vocational and Technical Schools students attended the DECA International Career Development Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah, after qualifying at regional and state competitions.

EarthTalk®

atomtabloid — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 09:00:16 +0000

Dear EarthTalk: I understand there is good news about the recovery of bird species like the Peregrine Falcon, Bald Eagle and others owed to the 1972 ban on DDT. Can you explain? -- Mildred Eastover, Bath, ME

Clark Council To Hold Workshop Meeting Monday

atomtabloid — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 09:00:05 +0000

CLARK – The Clark Township Council will hold a workshop meeting on Monday, June 4, at 7:30 p.m. at 430 Westfield Avenue, Clark.

Photos: Field Day Fun in the Sun

atomtabloid — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 09:00:00 +0000

RAHWAY -- The students and staff at Roosevelt School in Rahway recently celebrated their annual Field Day.

Local Youth Has Wish Granted That Will Lead To A Career

atomtabloid — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 09:01:11 +0000

ELIZABETH – It may take a star to wish upon but sometimes delivery comes in an RV. That was how a local youth had her wish come true when she was one of 30 recipients of granted wishes in May courtesy of the nonprofit One Simple Wish.