EDISON-From Harold Miller: “We walk southeast to about where Saw Mill Pond Rd. is now, turn right and go across a big area of excavated clay pits. A steam shovel operated by a neighbor of my cousins was always digging out and loading clay.
Book Signing
by staff report •
PARLIN — Pete Trabucco, author of “America’s Top Roller Coasters and Amusement Parks,” will be at the Main Street Theatre in Parlin on Saturday, July 17, from 1 to 7 p.m. for a book signing.
Middlesex County Holds Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day
by staff report •
OLD BRIDGE — The Middlesex County Division of Solid Waste Management will hold a household hazardous waste drop-off day on Sunday, July 18, from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Old Bridge Public Works, 1 Old Bridge Plaza.
4-H Hosts Summer Yard Sale
by staff report •
EAST BRUNSWICK – The 4-H of Middlesex County is holding a huge yard sale and flea market on Saturday, July 17, from 8 a.m.—2 p.m. at the 4-H Center at 645 Cranbury Road in East Brunswick.
The Writer’s Block: What I Learned On My Summer Vacation
by Corinne Wnek •
It’s that time of the year again, right around the Fourth of July and I’m really, really just beginning to get my life back again. No students to see, no parents to placate, no phone calls marked ‘urgent’ and no crises du jour to contend with. Now, it’s just the glorious summer and me! I had forgotten how good life could be when there is no alarm clock to set.
Rahway Summer Concert Series Line-Up Announced
by staff report •
RAHWAY — The line-up for the Rahway Mayor’s Summer Concert Series has been announced. Concerts will be on Thursday nights, starting on Aug. 5, at 7 p.m. on Main Street behind the Union County Performing Arts Center.
DeLeon To Perform At Z Cafe
by staff report •
RAHWAY – Singer-songwriter Christine DeLeon is the featured performer at Z Café on Saturday, July 17. The event takes place in the social hall of the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church
Woodbridge Animal Shelter Offers Free Adoptions
by staff report •
WOODBRIDGE – Don’t miss the opportunity to adopt a dog or cat from the Woodbridge Animal Shelter & Pet Adoption Center during the free “Home Again” pet adoption drive from Sunday, July 18 through Saturday, July 24.
New Jersey Sells Three $10,000 Powerball Tickets
by staff report •
TRENTON–While there were no New Jersey winners of the jackpot or second prize, three lucky New Jersey Lottery players did win the third prize of $10,000 for the Wednesday, July 14 Powerball drawing.
