STATE – Citing the need for fiscal responsibility, Gov. Chris Christie vetoed three Democrat-initiated spending bills on Friday. The governor shot down a homebuyer’s tax credit bill, and proposals to restore funding for the FamilyCare program and women’s health and family planning services. »
ELIZABETH -- Alejandro Cleves, who served as the kingpin of a notorious drug ring that was responsible for bringing upwards of 250 kilos heroin into the United States annually, was sentenced to 32 years in state prison Friday. »
SUMMIT -- Authorities arrested a third teenager and charged him with manslaughter in the death of a 47-year-old Summit man on Friday, Union County Prosecutor Theodore J. Romankow announced. »
ROSELLE -- A jury found a Roselle man guilty of two armed robberies that occurred in January 2009, Union County Prosecutor Theodore J. Romankow announced last week. »
CLARK -- As Caitlin Goerlich draws back the string on her bow, determination is written all over her face. »
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Internal Revenue Service issues a list of the top 12 tax scams each year – known as the Dirty Dozen. The scams are illegal and can lead to problems for taxpayers including significant penalties, interest and possible criminal prosecution. »
LINDEN -- There will be a meeting for the 5th Ward Residents Opposed to Crime on Wednesday, July 28 from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at the location is the Linden Multi-Purpose Center located on John Street. »
RAHWAY -- During the month of July, the Rahway Public Library is hosting a summer series on topics of interest to seniors and their families and friends. The final presentation will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 27. »
ABERDEEN – Goodwill Industries of Southern New Jersey & Philadelphia will open its first location in Monmouth County at 228 Route 35 in Aberdeen on Tuesday, July 27. The site, which formerly housed a Rite-Aid, encompasses 10,908 square feet of retail space. Doors will open at 9 a.m. »
GREAT LAKES, Ill.--Navy Seaman Apprentice Michael P. Dzema, a 2009 graduate of J. P. Stevens High School, Edison, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. »
WAYNESVILLE, Mo. -- Army Reserve Pfc. Juan R. Martinez has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Waynesville, Mo. »
WAYNESVILLE, Mo. -- Army Reserve Pvt. William Joseph has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Waynesville, Mo. »
LINDEN – The SMC team won the New Jersey Senior Softball Association (NJSSA) 50+ State B Division Championship in Linden over the weekend of July 10. The SMC squad, which plays in the Union County Senior Softball League, compiled a perfect 5 -0 record and swept Check Exchange of Middlesex County in the finals. »
LINDEN -- The Linden Department of Public Property and Community Services sponsored the third annual George “Butchie” Scoles Fishing Derby, held at the pond in Wilson Park in July. »
SALISBURY, MD - After an hour and a half rain delay ended each starter's night early, the Shorebirds won a battle of the bullpens 3-1 Sunday night. »
NEWARK - Carl Everett belted a two-run homer in the sixth inning, snapping a 2-2 tie, and had three RBI, as the Newark Bears defeated the Somerset Patriots 4-2 Sunday night at Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium. »
MADISON-- Drew University awarded an advanced degree to the following students at its 142nd commencement on Saturday, May 15: »
I would like to offer a thank you to the Somerset Patriots for helping make our Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day on July 18th a resounding success. »
The Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) is the federal government’s main program for open space preservation. Now, after decades of being underfunded, it may finally realize its full conservation potential through a bill approved by a key committee in the House of Representatives. »
Imagine being diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease. This incurable illness of the brain first manifests itself as low-level weakness and muscle atrophy. Soon you're unable to stand, get in and out of bed, speak, or swallow food. »
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