Archive for August, 2010

LAKEWOOD - Trevor May struck out 12 through six innings Wednesday night, as the BlueClaws topped the Greensboro Grasshoppers 7-4. »

NEWARK - Shane Youman pitched seven scoreless innings, allowing just two singles, and Carl Everett, Isaiah Kaaihue and Kennard Jones each collected a home run as the Newark Bears defeated the Lancaster Barnstormers 8-3 on Wednesday night at Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium. »

What’s bad for the country? They used to say, “What’s good for General Motors is good for America.” Today, Republicans changed their tune to: “It’s bad for the country when the government owns car companies.” »

Mark it down. At 2:15 p.m. on Tuesday, August 10, 2010, the U.S. Federal Reserve made a historic announcement. It signaled that the central bank was going to “preserve the size of its balance sheet.” The announcement didn’t sound all that dramatic, but don’t be fooled. In the two subsequent days, the stock market... »

TRENTON -- New Jersey’s municipal tax abatement program is pulling critical funding away from school districts and leaving taxpayers to pick up the costs, according to a report released today by the Office of the State Comptroller. »

ROSELLE – Police are searching for a 79-year-old Roselle woman who has been missing since yesterday, authorities said. »

TRENTON- Employment in New Jersey fell in July and the state's unemployment rate edged up to 9.7 percent. The loss was mainly due to a decline in public sector payrolls at the federal and local government levels. »

TRENTON -- Police officers throughout New Jersey will be cracking down on drunk drivers as part of the annual summer “Over the Limit, Under Arrest” campaign, Division of Highway Traffic Safety Director Pam Fischer announced Tuesday. »

SOUTH AMBOY – August 11, 2010 – When John T. O’Leary was sworn in as the mayor of South Amboy in 1986, the city was known for its sea of unruly bars and venues for adult entertainment that attracted people from all over. »

STATE -- Tonight’s Powerball jackpot is worth up to $64 million since there were no grand prize winners in Saturday’s drawing. »

IOWA CITY, Iowa—ACT-tested U.S. high school graduates appear to be making slow but steady progress at becoming ready for college and career, according to ACT’s annual Condition of College and Career Readiness report for 2010, released today. »

EDISON – On Tuesday, Ed Potosnak, Democratic Candidate for New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District, received the endorsements of three Middlesex County mayors whose towns lie within the district. »

NEWARK – The former Director of Construction for P.C. Richard & Son Corporation pleaded guilty Monday to accepting $80,000 in bribes from a New Jersey-based construction company, United States Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced. »

Aug. 10 at 1:13 p.m. – At the Union Police Department, Officer Terrance Harrison arrested Elizabeth resident Luciano Sarno, 46, for contempt of court. He was subsequently transported to the Union County Jail. »

NEWARK –– PSE&G is recommending that its gas heating customers test their heating systems now, before the chilly weather arrives. »

PERTH AMBOY — The youth participating in the Perth Amboy Performing Arts Summer Program will showcase their skills Saturday in “Perth Amboy’s Got Talent: A Theatrical Showcase.” »

CRANFORD -- The Cranford Chamber of Commerce is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a “Pride in Cranford” cruise, sponsored by Investors Savings Bank. »

RAHWAY--Registration is now open for fall classes for adults, teens and children at Arts Guild New Jersey. Multi-week studio art classes begin the week of Sept. 22. Classes run weekly for eight weeks. »

EDISON – On Thursday, some of the biggest names in the gaming industry will take over Menlo Park Mall to give fans of all ages the chance to play and watch some of the hottest new video games of the season before they are available in stores. »

“Sharing the road with bicyclists is very important, especially when commuting on busy city streets,” says security guru Ken Bower, Vice President and General Manager for AlliedBarton Security Services. »