Month: February 2019

Ambo’s Grave Marker Sheds Light on the Sad Story of Slavery in New Jersey

Posted on February 21, 2019 by

Submitted by Al Shipley, City Historian and Rahway Library Research Consultant In the Rahway Cemetery, not far back from the steady din of traffic emanating from St. Georges Avenue, one can find the grave of Ambo, a slave woman, who…

Trinitas School of Nursing Graduates 112 – 6 from Linden

Posted on February 21, 2019 by

JoeRenna Posted in Life in Linden

One hundred and twelve students received their nursing diplomas at the Trinitas School of Nursing’s 161st Convocation Ceremony held at St. Michael’s Church in Cranford. Surrounded by family, friends, and staff that supported their efforts every step of the way, 99…

Adele DeLeeuw Scholarship 2019-2020

Posted on February 21, 2019 by

JoeRenna Posted in Springfield Patriot

Submitted by Johanna Salvemini High school seniors wishing to apply for the Adele DeLeeuw Scholarship should obtain applications now from their school guidance office. The scholarships range from $1,000 to $5,000. Deadline for submission of applications is Thursday, March 7,…

Circle of Friends – Join the conversation about mental illness

Posted on February 21, 2019 by

JoeRenna Posted in Springfield Patriot

On Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019, NAMI is hosting a unique program offering discussion/sharing/learning groups for both those who care for someone with a mental illness and a separate group for anyone who lives with a mental health diagnosis. Each group…