Archive for March, 2011

CLARK – The Irish Business Association (IBA) recently donated $500 to David Janovsky, a New Jersey youth who will be competing in the 2011 World Championship of Dance, or Oireachtas Rince Na Cruinne, in Dublin, Ireland, April 17-23. »

GREAT LAKES, Ill. -- Navy Seaman Apprentice James J. Kane, son of Rita M. and James J. Kane of Metuchen, was recently promoted to his current rank upon graduation from recruit training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. »

WINFIELD PARK – Vincent LaRocca, a resident of Winfield Park and senior at Union Catholic High School in Scotch Plains, has been accepted to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. »

CLARK – The township offers a variety of recreational programs for residents of all ages. »

CLARK -- During the month of April, the Clark Health Department will be accepting donations of cleaning items (handi-wipes, sponges, detergent, dish soap, brillo, cleanser, air fresheners, bleach etc.) Items may be dropped off in Room 18 at the Clark Municipal Building, 430 Westfield Avenue, between 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. »

SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Air Force Airman Kevin G. Giardinieri graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. »

ITHACA, N.Y. -- Alexandra Berglund, Daughter of Theodore and Joann Berglund of Elizabeth, was named to the Dean's List at Ithaca College's School of Humanities and Sciences for the fall 2010 semester. »

SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- Air Force Airman Enjoli M. Daniels graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. »

TRENTON - The state Department of Environmental Protection announced the formation of a task force that will conduct an assessment of operations and emergency preparedness plans for the New Jersey's four nuclear generating facilities. The review will determine whether any early lessons from the ongoing nuclear emergency in Japan could enhance New Jersey's current... »

PASSAIC – Detectives from the New Jersey State Police Cargo Theft Unit shut down a major alleged counterfeit trademark operation based out of Passaic. Wan Kim, 52, of Ridgefield, was arrested by detectives and charged with possession and manufacturing of counterfeit trademark items, authorities announced today. »

SOUTH BRUNSWICK – The New Jersey Department of Transportation announced upcoming overnight closures on Route 1 over Heathcote Brook in South Brunswick to construct a new sewer main underneath the highway. »

SCOTCH PLAINS – A New Jersey assemblywoman is asking state residents to turn off their lights from 8:30-9:30 p.m. on Saturday to recognize “Earth Hour.” »

TRENTON – New Jersey’s February unemployment rate edged up by 0.1 percentage point to 9.2 percent, even as the state added 7,500 jobs during the month. »

TRENTON – For the second time this year, the Mega Millions jackpot has reached an estimated annuity jackpot of $304 million for tonight’s drawing. »

EDISON -- “The Drowsy Chaperone,” a comedy with a musical theater theme, will be presented at Middlesex County College. It’ll be Thursday through Saturday, March 24-26 at 8 p.m.; Thursday-Saturday, March 31-April 2 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, April 3 at 2 p.m. »

SOUTH AMBOY – Volunteers are needed to help clean up the South Amboy Community Garden this weekend. No gardening experience is necessary, just a desire to help provide organically-grown produce to families in need. »

MOUNTAINSIDE -- Taxpayers who may have difficulty visiting an IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center during weekday business hours can visit an IRS office on Saturday, March 26 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. »

FORT MONMOUTH -- Residents in flood-damaged homes should begin cleanup as soon as it is safe to re-enter their houses because mold can create serious health problems, according to disaster recovery and health officials. »

NEWARK – The Newark Bears professional baseball team will hold several free events on Saturday, March 26, at Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium on Broad Street. »

STATE – The New Jersey Metro Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is looking for people to join this year’s Walk MS to help create a world free of multiple sclerosis. »