Archive for June, 2010

TRENTON – It could get harder to collect unemployment benefits if you are fired, thanks to a move by Gov. Chris Christie last week. »

TRENTON -- Legislation to promote development of offshore wind power and the economic growth it would spark for New Jersey was released Friday by an Assembly panel. »

LINDEN – The city’s summer concert series opens on Tuesday, June 29, at 7:30 p.m. at the Raymond Wood Bauer Promenade, 400 N. Wood Avenue. »

BERKELEY HEIGHTS--Have you ever wanted to play chamber music with strings and woodwinds but didn’t know where, how or with whom? »

PARSIPPANY — Dental emergencies are not fun and can crop up anytime, but when they occur during a vacation, they can put a damper on one’s plans. This is a perfect example of when it is better to be safe than sorry. Although planning ahead will not prevent an emergency, it will ease the... »

UNION – On Saturday, July 17, the Salem Roadhouse Café at Townley Presbyterian Church will present a special Jazz for Haiti benefit show. »

SUMMIT – Summit’s 63rd annual 4th of July Celebration is set for Monday, July 5. »

RAHWAY – The RWJ Rahway Foundation’s 27th Annual Golf Classic will be played at Echo Lake Country Club in Westfield on Sept. 20, according to Kevin Headd, Golf Classic Committee co-chair announced. »

UNION -- On Tuesday, June 29, at 7 p.m., the Union Public Library will host "Mozart Masterpieces," a multimedia presentation by Catherine Sprague, a noted expert on Mozart's life and music. »

They call it the summer learning slump. As the school year comes to an end and kids go from desks to the sand and surf, they are at risk of losing important knowledge attained in the classroom. »

NORTH BRUNSWICK -- Donate blood, save lives and feed a vampire or two at a NJ Blood Services Twilight blood drive at the Regal Commerce Center Stadium 18 Theatre, 2399 Rt. 1 South, North Brunswick, on Tuesday, June 29, from 3 to 10 p.m. »

SCRANTON, Pa -- Kevin Michael Behr of Clark was among The University of Scranton graduates honored at its post baccalaureate commencement ceremony held recently on campus. »

ALBANY, N.Y. -- Valerie Covin of Elizabeth graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University at Albany. »

SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- Air Force Airman Deshaun K. Thompson graduated from basic military training. »

NEW BRUNSWICK – Edison resident David Wheeler’s forthcoming book, “Wild New Jersey: Nature Adventures in the Garden State,” graces the cover of the just-released Rutgers University Press Fall/Winter 2010 Catalog in advance of the book’s publication this coming winter. »

NEWARK - Newly-acquired Brian Barton capped a thrilling five-run ninth inning rally with a grand slam, his second homer as a Bear, with one out in the ninth, leading the Newark Bears to a 9-6 come-from-behind victory over the York Revolution Sunday afternoon at Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium. »

NORTH EDISON – Ann Hergenrother, Middle School Head at The Wardlaw-Hartridge School in Edison, has announced the names of students who have been named to the Honor Roll »

RAHWAY – Area families recently took part in Rahway Family Tennis Day, a United States Tennis Association Event held on June 12 at the Berzinec Park tennis courts. »

SALISBURY, MD -- Matt Way won his fourth start in a row, and the BlueClaws handled the Delmarva Shorebirds 4-2 Sunday night. »

ELIZABETH – A goblet filled from a fountain of youthful talent and accomplishment was raised to young award winners at the 2010 Community Access Unlimited Youth Achievement Night June 23 in Elizabeth. »