WASHINGTON, D.C. – Hess Corporation has agreed to pay an $850,000 civil penalty and spend more than $45 million in new pollution controls to resolve Clean Air Act violations at its Port Reading refinery, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Justice announced.
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New Report Darkens Reputation Of Navy Ship
The raids should have been a gold star for the Navy. A trial run for a newly designed ship turned into a series of successful missions against cocaine smugglers, resulting in the capture of nine smugglers and over five tons of cocaine. But the early 2010 victories were darkened, quite literally, by a power failure on March 6 that left the ship briefly adrift at sea.
Christie To Hold Town Hall Meeting In Springfield
SPRINGFIELD – Gov. Chris Christie will hold a town hall meeting in Springfield on Thursday, April 26, at 10:30 a.m.
Powerball Jackpot Reaches $173 Million
TRENTON – The jackpot in tonight’s Powerball drawing could be worth $173 million, or $107.7 million if the winner selects the lump sum cash option.
College Student Pleads Guilty To Criminal Sexual Contact Charge
NEW BRUNSWICK — A Rutgers University student has pleaded guilty to charges in which he admitted having sexual contact with a student who was asleep in a Piscataway dormitory two years ago, Middlesex County Prosecutor Bruce J. Kaplan announced today.
April Designated “Donate Life Month” In New Jersey
NEWARK – Governor Chris Christie signed legislation seeking to encourage organ and tissue donation by designating April as “Donate Life Month” in New Jersey.
More Than 900 People Have Taken Advantage Of NJ Fugitive Safe Surrender
ATLANTIC CITY – More than 900 individuals from across New Jersey and other states, including as far away as California, have surrendered as of the yesterday evening, the midway point Fugitive Safe Surrender – Southern New Jersey Region, Attorney General Jeffrey S. Chiesa and State Parole Chairman James T. Plousis announced today.
Union County To Participate in DEA’s National Take Back Initiative
UNION COUNTY- Freeholder Chairman Alexander Mirabella encourages Union County residents to rid their homes of unwanted and expired medication at the Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Take Back Initiative this Saturday, April 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Writer’s Block: “Thou Art A Priest Forever”…and a Real Friend, Too
Every so often, someone comes into my life and leaves an indelible impression upon me. No matter that relocation may separate us for years at a time, it feels like yesterday when we finally do meet again. That’s the way it was with Fr. Edward Myers, formerly of St. Mary’s parish in Rahway, who passed away last week in Florida.
Roselle Man Faces Life in Prison For 2010 Armed Robbery
ELIZABETH — A Roselle man faces life in prison after he pleaded guilty to an a 2010 armed robbery in Elizabeth, Prosecutor Theodore J. Romankow announced yesterday.