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Jay Waitkus

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Schools

Maywood Marine Surprises Young Nephew In Math Class MAYWOOD, N.J. -- Carlos Toalongo, a fifth-grader at Maywood Avenue School, got the surprise of his young life last week when his uncle, Juan Chuqui, – a corporal in the United States Marines – made an unannounced visit to his math class. Chuqui is on leave for three weeks from his base in Hawaii. His time at home will extend through the holidays.

12/21/2015

Sports

Wayne's Greg Olsen Shines In Defeat Of Giants WAYNE, N.J. -- Wayne native and Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen helped lead his team past his hometown New York Giants in thrilling fashion Sunday. Olsen caught six passes for 79 yards and a touchdown in Carolina's 38-35 victory. The Panthers moved to 14-0 with the win, as they continue their quest for a perfect season.

12/21/2015

Neighbors

Wallington Republican Club Stages Clothing Drive For Passaic-Based Charity WALLINGTON, N.J. -- The Wallington Republican recently club sponsored a coat, hat and scarf drive for N.J. Food & Clothing Rescue, an organization that provides the homeless, fire victims, veterans, seniors and those in critical economic situations with food, clothes and hygiene items. The Republican Club collected enough coats, hats, gloves and scarves to fill two large SUVs. They then delivered the items to the charity for distribution.

12/21/2015

Sports

Registration Opens For Stamford American Little League Winter Clinics STAMFORD, Conn. -- Registration is now open for Stamford American Little League’s winter clinics. The clinics, which will be held at Davenport Elementary School, will include hitting, pitching and fielding stations. The registration fee is $75. For more information, click here.

12/21/2015

Business

U-Haul Partners With Stratford's J&J Road Service STRATFORD, Conn. -- U-Haul Company of Connecticut recently announced that J&J Road Service, 1625 Stratford Ave., has signed on as a U-Haul neighborhood dealer to serve the Stratford community. The road service will offer customers a number of amenities, including U-Haul trucks, truck sales and towing equipment. Hours of operation for the U-Haul rentals are Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. After-hours drop-offs are also available. To reserve U-Haul products at the venue, call (203) 916-6957, or click here.

12/21/2015

News

Construction Work Stopped This Week On Ridgefield's Route 35 RIDGEFIELD, Conn.-- The Connecticut Department of Transportation has notified the town that there will be no construction activity at the Route 35 site from Dec. 21 to 25. The temporary light pole was installed at the south entrance to Fox Hill and is operational. Residents are asked to call the first selectman's office if they notice any problem with the light.

12/21/2015

Schools

Winter Session Beginning At Bridgeport's Housatonic Community College BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Students looking to pick up three or four college credits in just a few weeks can do so by attending Housatonic Community College’s winter session. Classes start on Monday, Dec. 28, and run through Thursday, Jan. 14. Accelerated classes are open both to continuing HCC students and to new students. Courses available include English, business, economics, history, math, healthcare, psychology, sociology and Spanish. Most classes run Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. Laboratory time for science courses immediately follows the lecture class. There are no class…

12/21/2015

Events

Wanaque Library Giving Kids The Chance To Create Super-Hero Art WANAQUE, N.J. -- The Wanaque Public Library is hosting an art class where kids age 5 to 7 can create their own super-heroes on Sunday, December 27, from 11 a.m. to noon. Registration for the course is required. The library is located at 616 Ringwood Ave. For more information, click here.

12/21/2015

Events

Red Cross Holding Blood Drive At Port Chester-Rye Brook Library PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- The American Red Cross will be holding a blood drive at the Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library on Saturday, December 26, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. To make an appointment to donate, call 1-800-REDCROSS or click here. The library is located at 1 Haseco Ave.

12/21/2015

Events

Cupsaw Lake Clubhouse In Ringwood Hosting New Year's Eve Party RINGWOOD, N.J. -- The Cupsaw Lake Clubhouse, 185 Cupsaw Drive, will hold its New Year's Eve party on Thursday, Dec. 31, beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets are $30 per person. The party includes a DJ, catered dinner, dancing and champagne. For tickets, call 973-962-4429. For more information, click here.

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