Scotch Plains News

More New Jerseyans will Travel this Fourth of July Holiday Weekend than Last Year, Reports AAA By AAA 6/30/2009 AAA estimates that 1,026,000 New Jersey residents will travel 50 miles or more this Fourth of July holiday weekend, reflecting a 0.1 percent increase from the number of New Jerseyans who traveled one year ago .

Essex County Executive Announces Record Attendance at 7th Annual Essex County Open House By The Alternative Press Staff 6/30/2009 Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr.

Essex County Prosecutor Paula T. Dow announced on Monday that a Northern State Prison employee has been arrested and charged for providing a cell phone to an inmate.

Walking is something we have to do if we want to get around the house, office or to our car.

Photography and Papermaking Workshops for Adults and Teens at Scotch Plains Public Library By Scotch Plains Public Library 6/30/2009 This summer, the Scotch Plains Public Library will host a series of craft workshops for adults and teens who are interested in photography and papermaking.

At its 2009 annual meeting, Temple Sholom honored several of its members with awards.

On June 14, Troop 33 of Fanwood conducted an Eagle Scout Court of Honor for seven young men as each is presented the highest rank in Scouting, that of Eagle Scout.

As youngsters, Jim Babjak and Dennis Diken watched the 1970 documentary film 'Woodstock,'' featuring a performance of 'Tommy'' by The Who.

Partnership Announced to Relocate NJ Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness to Essex County Hall of Records Complex By The Alternative Press Staff 6/25/2009 Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr.

Career Transition Group to Host Resume Workshop at Scotch Plains Public Library By Scotch Plains Public Library 6/25/2009 The Scotch Plains Public Library will host a meeting of the newly formed Career Transition Group on Tuesday, July 14th, at 10:30 a.m. Share your ideas & experiences, learn about the library's career resources, and meet with ...

Area Teens, Including John Caldora of Westfield, Graduated from Oratory Prep School By Oratory Prep 6/21/2009 Oratory Preparatory School of Summit graduated fifty-five young men on Saturday, June 6, 2009.

Survivors are seen here walking Opening Survivor Celebration Lap at American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Roselle Park on Saturday, June 6, 2009.

Union County Freeholder Chairman Al Mirabella and Scotch Plains Battalion Chief John Lestrachick , President of the Union County Fire Chiefs' Association, present new Scotch Plains firefighter Steve Swenson with an award for outstanding performance at the Union County Fire Training Academy.

Four Central Jersey mayors recently cooked up a storm in the kitchens of Wegmans Food Market in Woodbridge, all in the name of healthy eating.

The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Shared Services Committee has scheduled a public forum to hear residents' views on issues to be addressed during a Shared Services Study undertaken by the two towns.

Challenge a Chess Champ at the Scotch Plains Public Library, June 27th By Scotch Plains Public Library 6/17/2009 On Saturday, June 27, world renowned chess champion, Chitra Sridhar, will visit the Scotch Plains Public Library.

New Jersey June 4-6 Swedesboro, N.J. Elected: Rev. William R. Klettke , Wrightstown, N.J., president, fourth term, fir st ballot.

U.S. retail sales rose in May for the first time in three months and the number of workers filing new claims for jobless benefits last week hit a January low, fostering hope the recession was abating.

Sales at U.S. retailers rose in May and the number of workers filing new applications for jobless benefits fell for a fourth straight week last week, according to official data on Thursday that suggested the recession was abating.

Union County Magnet School Student from Westfield Named Presidential Scholar By County of Union 6/10/2009 Mark Vander Schaaf, a senior at Union County Magnet High School, has become one of only 141 high school seniors nationwide to receive the prestigious Presidential Scholar award.