Archive for July, 2011

WHITEHOUSE STATION – Merck & Co., the nation’s second largest drugmaker, plans to cut another 12,000 to 13,000 jobs by the end of 2015. »

NEWARK -- On Tuesday, Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists at the Port of New York/Newark found an invasive insect in a shipment of rice coming from Pakistan. The U.S. Department of Agriculture identified the pest as a Khapra beetle, considered one of the 100 worst invasive species worldwide. »

CLARK – As part of the 2011 state Department of Transportation Roadway Improvements Project, the Township of Clark has awarded a contract to Z. Brothers Concrete Contractors Inc. of Sayreville to reconstruct Grand Street and Gibson Boulevard. Work is expected to begin Monday, Aug. 1. »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As Congress continues to struggle to find common ground in addressing the nation’s debt ceiling crisis, many Americans are left to wonder if they will receive their August Social Security payments. »

NEWARK – A former Continental Airlines aircraft mechanic pleaded guilty in connection with a conspiracy to distribute heroin using inbound international flights to Newark Liberty International Airport, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced. »

(StatePoint) Did you know that everyone needs a regular eye exam—even someone who doesn’t wear glasses? »

RAHWAY – The Rahway Veterans’ Central Committee will hold a ceremony next weekend to honor a Marine who gave his life during World War II. »

ELIZABETH – United Way of Greater Union County (UWGUC) will be hosting its first annual “Stuff the Bus” campaign, Aug. 1–19. The campaign, in partnership with local corporate partners, will help ensure low-income families do not have to face difficult choices when it comes to ensuring their children have needed supplies for the coming... »

LINDEN – Police arrested a 40-year-old Orange man and charged him with burglary this week, authorities said. »

TRENTON – A Kingston, N.C., man has admitted to robbing a bank, six fast food restaurants, and a convenience store in New Jersey’s Monmouth and Middlesex Counties between Jan. 29 and Feb. 12, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced. »

RAHWAY – The Impact Wrestling World Tour will stop in Rahway on Friday, Sept. 16. Doors will open at the Rahway Recreation Center, 275 East Milton Avenue, at 6:30 p.m. The bell time is 7:30 p.m. »

It amazes me – or maybe at times amuses me – when I see ads and the inducements stores use to attract customers. At this point, they’re using gas credits as a come-on. I do like the ones that advertise health items, “buy one, get one free.” In some instances, I’m definitely partial to... »

CLARK -- The Studies Program of the Polish Cultural Foundation in Clark is currently accepting registration for its language classes which begin the week of Sept. 15. »

NEW YORK— This September, PIX11 is bringing together the top experts in the health and wellness fields for an all-day, all-ages expo. The PIX11 Health & Wellness Expo will take place at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in Manhattan on Sept. 25 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. »

Johann Schmidt, the mad scientist also known as the Red Skull in director Joe Johnston’s rousing adventure tale, thinks his boss, the Führer, is a wimp and not nearly hard enough on those whom he would vanquish and/or dominate. That’s the kind of über bad guy he is. But fear not, fans of freedom.... »

ELIZABETH-Memories from Melvin Baker from the 50s and 60s: "If you played baseball in the summer, in the late 50s and early 60s, your schedule would have been: »

PERTH AMBOY – Raritan Bay Medical Center offers support groups for HIV patients and their caregivers, people who have had or are considering bariatric weight loss surgery, and breast cancer patients or survivors. »

RAHWAY -- Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno is scheduled to appear at a Rahway fundraiser for the GOP’s state Legislature District 22 ticket on Aug. 4. »

Blood Drive • July 29 from 2 – 8 p.m. – Menlo Park Mall, 100 Menlo Park Drive, Edison, will host a blood drive. Info: 1-800-933-2566. »

UNION -- The Children’s Department of the Union Public Library has scheduled the following programs at the Main Library during the month of August: »