Archive for June, 2010

CRANFORD—The Friends of the Cranford Public Library will welcome back the Shakespeare of New Jersey’s Next Stage Ensemble, which will be presenting two live performances in July. »

HIGHLAND PARK – The 15th annual Highland Park Farmers’ Market will open June 18 and will offer consumers longer hours and more features. »

MIDDLESEX COUNTY -- Nineteen area residents graduated to become Certified Rutgers Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners. »

LINDEN – The Bayway Complex Community Advisory Panel (CAP), an organization of local community and industry representatives, recently awarded $1,000 scholarships to four distinguished scholars. »

SCRANTON, Pa. -- The University of Scranton has announced its Dean's List, which recognizes students for academic excellence during the 2010 spring semester. »

CLARK -- St. John the Apostle School held a commencement ceremony on June 11 for 46 graduating eighth grade students. »

LAKEWOOD - Matt Way recovered from a shaky start to pitch six solid innings, and the BlueClaws beat the Kannapolis Intimidators 4-1 Thursday night. »

CLARK-The Lions Eye Bank of New Jersey recently had a chance to show off its new facility, just days after moving in. More than 60 people attended the Open House event that gave them their first glimpse of the Eye Bank’s new 4,000 square-foot residence, located at 77 Brant Ave., Clark. »

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. -- American International College awarded more than 630 undergraduate and graduate degrees at the college's 124th commencement. The event was held May 17 at the MassMutual Center in Springfield. »

SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- Air Force Reserve Airman Darin C. Fulcher Jr. graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. »

SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- Air National Guard Airman Richard A. Rodriguez graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. »

WATERVILLE, Maine -- Valeria Dominguez of Elizabeth was one of 477 seniors who graduated from Colby College May 23, receiving a bachelor of arts degree at the outdoor commencement in Waterville, Maine. »

RAHWAY -- At Rahway Middle School, Ms. Smith and Mrs. Volino’s sixth grade Reading Strategies students have been working diligently on researching famous African Americans for their end of the year projects. »

CLARK – Arthur L. Johnson High School in Clark has announced the final Student of the Month and Crusader Award winners for the 2009-2010 school year. »

SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- Air Force Airman 1st Class Maria D. Bencosme graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. »

NEWARK – Ben Fritz retired the first 17 batters he faced en route to firing a five-hit shutout, leading the Lancaster Barnstormers to a 6-0 victory over the Newark Bears, Thursday night. »

PERTH AMBOY -- Perth Amboy High School held their Community Awards Scholarship Night on Thursday, June 10. Approximately 76 students received awards from diverse organization and companies. »

Nearly nine years ago, my father wasn’t given a chance to live. A healthy adult who had never missed a medical checkup, he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. »

LINDEN -- A suspect was arrested last night in connection with the fatal shooting that occurred in Linden on Sunday June 13, according to Union County Prosecutor Prosecutor Theodore J. Romankow. »

PLAINFIELD -- The Union County Homicide Task Force and the Plainfield Police Department are investigating the shooting death of an 18-year-old man that occurred last night, Union County Prosecutor Theodore J. Romankow said. »