Archive for May, 2011

RAHWAY -- Monte Irvin, a famed Negro League player and Baseball Hall of Famer, recently visited Grover Cleveland's fifth grade. He shared his experiences of playing on segregated teams and with the New York Giants. »

CLARK -- The American Cancer Society is planning a “Relay Blitz Weekend” to inform the community about their upcoming event, Relay For Life of Clark, a fun and unique way to join in the battle against cancer. »

NEWARK - A public hearing will be held Monday, July 11, as a necessary step to make New Jersey's ban on designer drugs labeled as "bath salts" permanent, according to Thomas R. Calcagni, acting director of the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs. »

SPRINGFIELD--The Spring International Film Festival concludes at the Springfield Free Public Library on Thursday, May 19. The library will screen The Secret in Their Eyes (2009) at noon and 6:45 p.m. »

MONROE – Gov. Chris Christie will hold a town hall meeting in Monroe tomorrow afternoon, his 17th of the year. »

WEST TRENTON–The New Jersey Office of Emergency Management is urging state residents to monitor weather conditions over the next several days. A slow-moving, low-pressure system is expected to generate large amounts of rainfall in some areas, particularly in the northern part of the state. The heaviest rainfall is expected tonight into Wednesday. Flooding could... »

TRENTON – New Jersey tax revenue is running ahead of the original projections, though there is disagreement over just how much. »

TRENTON -- As part of an ongoing campaign by New Jersey’s Divisions of Alcoholic Beverage Control and Highway Traffic Safety, New Jersey officials today reminded students that prom and graduation seasons are meant to be enjoyed while staying safe and sober. »

LINDEN – A 20-year-old Elizabeth man was stabbed outside a Linden convenience store on Friday evening, according to police. »

STATE – A non-profit transportation advocacy group expressed concerns about New Jersey’s spending priorities in an analysis of the Department of Transportation’s 2012 capital program released this week »

LARK – Construction is planned on Valley Road from the Parkway Circle to Walnut Avenue this week, weather permitting. The project is expected to take approximately three days to complete. »

STATE --Today is the last day to register to vote in the June 7 primary elections. »

PERTH AMBOY–The Perth Amboy Fire Department recently conducted their annual water rescue training at the Raritan Bay Area YMCA. »

PERTH AMBOY – On Monday, Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno presented a $25,000 grant to benefit the City of Perth Amboy’s emergency services. The money comes from a fund set up by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. »

Parents, if your high-school senior is about to graduate, you have my heart-felt congratulations – and my sympathy. As your checkbook can attest, this has been an expensive year and it's not over yet. »

Dear Earth Talk: How healthy is soy? I heard that, despite its healthy image, most soy is grown using chemicals like other crops and is even being genetically modified. -- D. Frinka, Syracuse, N.Y. »

AWARD WINNING AUTHOR VISITS... Award winning nature photographer and author Kathy Miller visited The Wardlaw-Hartridge School on May 10 to share her new book, “Chippy Chipmunk Parties in the Garden.” »

SOUTH AMBOY -- Mecca Entertainment and The Studio™, in collaboration with the South Amboy Department of Recreation, will hold auditions for the central New Jersey premier of “Disney’s Camp Rock – The Musical” at the South Amboy Middle-High School Theatre. »

TRENTON – Commuters in New Jersey and throughout the country are being encouraged by a national bicycling advocacy group to leave their cars at home and if practical, bike to work this week. »

NEWARK -- The Newark Bears will host a charity baseball game against Hank Steinbrenner's “Hank’s Yanks” at Bears and Eagles Riverfront Stadium on Sunday, May 22, at 1 p.m. »