Hawthorne News

Now that gas prices have exceeded $4 a gallon, small towns that rely on volunteer fire departments may be facing new challenges.

Ryan Kerwin, 9, of Hawthorne, NJ, manages to pull his board out of the way as brother Joseph, 12, comes barreling towards him as they enjoy the surf at Avon.

If free speech means anything, it ought to include the right to post a political campaign sign on a lawn in, say, July -- even if the election is four months away.

The American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey has filed a federal lawsuit against a Passaic County town alleging it has unconstitutionally prohibited people from posting political yard signs.

MOUNT ARLINGTON -- Father Joseph Ryan, pastor of Our Lady of the Lake Church in Mount Arlington, passed away suddenly on Saturday, June 21, 2008.

For some people, summer memories involve taking in a film in an air-conditioned movie theater on a muggy, hot night.

Images of Manhattan usually come to mind whenever Deborah Harry's name is mentioned.

“Obviously, at some point it was greatly mishandled”

One hundred and sixty-four voters - recently alerted to their never-enforced longtime status as 3rd Ward residents - were allowed to remain in the 4th Ward in this past Tuesday's Township Coun-cil race. via Montclair Times Community Online

“The stimulus should keep the economy in modest growth territory”

Denisa Heitlager, a law secretary from Hawthorne, is getting a double shot of economic stimulus this year. via New Jersey Online

“I'm really proud to do it and be at the event”

More than 700 dogs and their owners gathered at Bear Mountain State Park yesterday for the 16th annual Dogswalk Against Cancer. via Journal News

“This just adds to our corporate philosophy of being environmentally friendly”

A recycling milestone unfolded with the old green and yellow carpets from the Seaview Resort & Spa. via Press of Atlantic City

“Hartnett and Trembulak did exactly the right thing in terms of responding to people questioning the ordinance on a First Amendment basis.”

If you are one of the Montclair residents who ratted out your neighbors for having political signs on their lawns, then you lost this battle. via Montclair Times Community Online

“I think it's great that they're trying to preserve a piece of history”

Posted on 03/17/2008 4:49:49 PM PDT by Coleus The Easter Bunny came to the rescue of a battered Hawthorne train station that's more than a century old this weekend. via Freerepublic.com

The last decade has seen an explosion of products and procedures designed to create a more youthful appearance. via Dental Economics

“You can pay $50 for the Bluetooth, or the fine,''”

Bluetooth wireless headset $30 to $200 Hands-free earpiece with in-line microphone: $12 to $20 TALKING SAFELY There are several ways to use your cell phone while keeping your hands on the steering wheel.

Bluetooth adapters to be installed in cars: $64 to $210 Sources: CellPower.com, Consumer Reports If you're driving through New Jersey this weekend and you hear your cell phone ring, don't answer it. Picking up a hand-held phone when you're behind the wheel could cost you $100. Read more

Stewardship Financial Corporation , parent of Atlantic Stewardship Bank, announced today net income earned for the year ended December 31, 2007, of $4.61 million, or $0.87 basic net earnings per share, as ... via Market Wire

“Ellen had many years of fine contributions to the profession of nursing and to HUMC and some of the many things we take for granted today”

By Mel Fabrikant Thursday, February 21 2008, 04:34 PM EST Views: 5 Two Hackensack University Medical Center nurses, Maureen Ann Matullo, RN, of Ridgefield Park, clinical research nurse coordinator, and Mylene ... via The Paramus Post

Icy roads caused numerous accidents in northern New Jersey Friday morning, and heavy rains flooded some of the same highways Friday night. via Courier News

MEAT & POULTRY CUTS: The Buffalo News reported that PREMIO FOODS, Hawthorne, N.J., may learn by Jan. via Refrigerated & Frozen Foods