Archive for July, 2009

WOODBRIDGE—After I printed Thomas Saboy’s memories with the mention of former pro baseball player, South Amboy’s own Allie Clark, Mr. Saboy wrote back “I once won an autographed 'Allie Clark' baseball at an AS&R (Gugie’s) picnic at Vardy’s Grove in Fords in the late 1940s.” »

LINDEN—The Linden Department of Public Property and Community Services has planned a Little Kickers Fall Soccer Clinic for city boys and girls, ages 4 and 5. »

RAHWAY – The Colonia All-Stars defeated the Westfield Blue Devils to win the 9U bracket championship at the third annual “Battle at Spanktown” Little League Baseball tournament conducted by the Rahway Police Athletic League. The tournament got underway on June 23 at Madden Field, located on Capobianco Plaza just off Route 1. The bracket... »

To solve a problem, you have to know what causes the problem. »

N.Y. Fish Inc. is recalling packages of I “Heart” N.Y. Fish brand smoked salmon—sold in New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Connecticut, Maryland, and several other states—because they could be contaminated with listeria. »

RAHWAY—The Rahway Police Department will join forces with city residents and thousands of communities nationwide for the 26th annual National Night Out Against Crime event on Thursday, Aug. 6. »

PERTH AMBOY—In 2006, veteran Royal Garden Club By The Bay in Perth Amboy member and former president Jeanette Miller had a dream. »

If there is any silver lining to the cloud of sprawl that has spread its shadow across this state we live in, it may be this: New Jersey has an abundance of rooftops on which to mount solar panels! »

STRATFORD—The persistent cool and damp weather in the northeast this spring has put many outdoor activities on hold. With the weather finally improving, many people will head outdoors, and when they do, they are likely to find a perennial pest has been lurking, ready to latch onto the next warm-blooded body that comes by. »

SOMERVILLE – While conserving energy during the hot summer months is just one way to help reduce the season’s rising energy bills, energy savings experts at Green Domain, a new green home energy audit company, remind homeowners making simple home and property improvements can maximize those savings year round. »

HOBOKEN—When you hear the word “greatness,” certain people probably spring to mind: Michael Jordan, Albert Einstein, Mother Teresa. Think a bit harder and you’ll realize you know a few real-life “greats” as well. »

Shipping giant FedEx just launched a multimillion-dollar marketing campaign against a congressional measure that would close a legal loophole that exempts the company from complying with the labor rules that govern all its competitors. »

July 8 at 9:49 p.m.—Police responded to East Edgar Road and Wood Place on a report of an attempted robbery. »

PERTH AMBOY – Approximately 100 delegates from all over New Jersey attended the June Quarterly Conference of the NJ State Conference of NAACP Branches at the Jankowski Community Center in Perth Amboy. »

SOUTH ORANGE—The following residents graduated from Seton Hall University: »

Are we genetically programmed or are we just influenced by our social surroundings and experiences? This controversy is usually overlooked, but has grown to become a heated debate. Psychologists have extensively studied personality and are split by whether our traits are determined by heredity or the environment. Although both sides have proven to have... »

VILLANOVA, Pa.—Steven Szaro, from Linden, has been named to the Dean’s List for the 2009 spring semester at Villanova University. Szaro is a senior. »

EASTON, Pa. – Several Union County students graduated from Lafayette College in Easton, Pa. and were among 555 undergraduate students awarded 573 degrees at the college’s 174th Commencement Saturday, May 23. »

GETTYSBURG, Pa. – Four Westfield students graduated from Gettysburg College with a bachelor's degree on May 17. »

LINDEN—The Infineum Bayway Chemical Plant located in Linden was recently re-certified as an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) STAR site for its safety and health programs. Infineum’s Linden Plant is one of only 56 sites in New Jersey to currently hold this prestigious certification. »