Guttenberg woman arrested in connection with Union City man’s death
On Saturday evening, July 30, Kevin Argueta, 22, of Union City was found stabbed to death inside of his bedroom on Mountain Road, according to the press release from the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office.
According to the release, police responded to a call on 317 Mountain Rd. around 6:20 p.m. Police found Argueta on the floor with “multiple sharp force injuries to his body.” Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said in the release that Argueta was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to the release, The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office and the Union City Police Department located 23-year-old Cateline Hichos of Guttenberg and arrested her in connection with Argueta’s death. She was charged with aggravated manslaughter, hindering apprehension, and several weapons offenses, according to the release. According to the release her bail was set at $500,000 cash or bond.
Artists, crafters, and vendors sought for Union City Art & Music Festival
Artists, crafters, and food vendors are invited to participate in the annual Union City Arts & Music Festival on Saturday, Sept. 10 from 12 to 6 p.m.
The daylong festival will include many live performances and activities for children. Artists and crafters interested in participating may reserve a space or obtain information by writing to the Union City Department of Public Affairs, 3715 Palisade Ave., third floor, Union City, NJ 07087 or by calling (201) 348-5746. The spaces are 10 x 10 and participation is free.
R&D Council Awards Merit Scholarships awarded to four HCC College students
Research & Development Council of New Jersey will award Merit Scholarships to 19 distinguished STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) scholars at New Jersey community colleges, four coming from Hudson County Community College.
Princess Ezra Abardo of Jersey City, Shari Acosta of North Bergen, Hugo Iglesias of Union City and James Tietchu of Jersey City, all Hudson County Community College students, are recipients of the R&D Council’s 2016 Merit Scholarship. Princess Ezra studies mathematics and hopes to pursue a graduate degree in either mathematics or engineering after college. Shari studies nursing and intends to pursue a career in her field of study. Hugo is studying engineering science and will enter into a career in engineering after graduation. James studies computer science and will enter a career as a software developer.
Each year, the R&D Council awards $1,500 and $750 scholarships sponsored by council member organizations to outstanding community college students studying in a STEM field. It awards these scholarships to New Jersey students based on applicants’ minimum 3.5 grade point average, STEM field of interest, extracurricular activities, financial need, other awards, and post-graduation career goals. As a broad coalition of senior representatives from industry, academia, and government, the members of the R&D Council make these scholarships available through member-donated sponsorships.
In August, scholars will attend the seventh Annual Merit Scholar Luncheon at an R&D Council member’s research and development facility to cultivate further interest in their field of study and strengthen their relationship with the R&D community. Scholars will also be honored at the R&D Council’s 37th Edison Patent Awards Ceremony and Reception on Nov. 3 at the Liberty Science Center.