Archive for August, 2010

NEWARK – Four former employees of Comstock Images, Inc. – including heads of the company’s financial and information technology departments – were sentenced Tuesday for their roles in a conspiracy to embezzle approximately $900,000 from their employer, United States Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced. »

NEWARK – A Union resident was sentenced to one year and one day in prison for tax evasion on Wednesday by a federal district court judge. »

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- New Jersey will receive $39.6 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding to help create an interoperable wireless public safety broadband network to improve how first responders communicate during a police, fire or other emergency situation. »

NEWARK – A South River tax preparer pleaded guilty Tuesday to knowingly preparing fraudulent tax returns in order to defraud the Internal Revenue Service of owed taxes, United States Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced. »

HAMILTON – Millions of Americans recognize that dogs are wonderful companions and bring their favorite furry friend along on road trips, day trips and even day-to-day errands. However, in a vehicle this can mean added distractions for the driver. »

STATE – Track maintenance work will likely cause rush hour delays for NJ Transit passengers along the Northeast Corridor, North Jersey Coast and Raritan Valley lines. »

EDISON -- An information session for those interested in a career in the allied health field will be held at Middlesex County College on Tuesday, Aug. 24 at 6:30 p.m. It will be in L’Hommedieu Hall, room 205. The closest parking is in lot 6. »

ELIZABETH – Trinitas Regional Medical Center has announced the following September programs: »

WOODBRIDGE–The Barron Arts Center will present Tom Timko and Friends on Thursday, Aug. 19 at 8 p.m. as part of the “Red, White & Blues: Jazz & Blues from the Garden State,” a concert series running through the summer of 2010. Admission is free and everyone is welcome to attend. »

EDISON -- Students attending Middlesex County College this fall will find several new academic programs that have been developed. The college offers new degrees or certificates in Biotechnology, Dietetics, and Technical Studies, plus four new programs options in the liberal arts, in African-American Studies, Genocide and the Holocaust, Early Childhood Education and Philosophy. »

FLORHAM PARK--In a few weeks, the lazy days of summer will end and a new school year will begin. Back-to-school season means increased child pedestrian activity and traffic congestion in and around neighborhoods and school zones. »

TRENTON – The New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA) announced Wednesday that applications for the Dana Christmas Scholarship for Heroism are now being accepted for 2011. »

NEWARK - On Sunday, Aug. 29, the Newark Bears will host hundreds of fans in support of pancreatic cancer research as they honor two leaders in the fight against the deadliest of high mortality cancers. »

FAIRFIELD--The American Red Cross of Northern New Jersey will offer a class for volunteer Braille transcribers beginning next month. »

As summer begins to wind down, and the first day of school beckons in the near future, parents are purchasing clothes, notebooks and backpacks for the new school year. But there are other important ways to prepare your child to return to school. »

SPRINGFIELD – Author Paul Street will sign copies of his book, "The Empire's New Clothes: Barack Obama and the Real World of Power" at Barnes and Noble, 240 Route 22 West, Springfield, from 7-9 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 20. »

WASHINGTON, D.C.-- The National Peace Corps Association (NPCA), the nation’s leading nonprofit organization supporting Returned Peace Corps Volunteers and the Peace Corps community, announced the top winners of the second round of the 2010 Africa Rural Connect (ARC) ideas competition. »

EDISON – Vendor applications and classic car and bike registrations are now being accepted for the 18th annual Fall Family Spectacular to be held on Saturday, Sept. 25. »

SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- Air Force Airman Helenia L. Rivera graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. »

LINCOLN, Neb. -- The University of Nebraska-Lincoln granted degrees to more than 700 students at commencement exercises Aug. 13-14. »