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CLARK - About 500 people stood on the front lawn of Arthur L. Johnson High School in Clark, this morning, scout groups, families, and senior citizens talking among themselves as they waited for Memorial Day services to start.

CLARK - A slight breeze fluttered American flags posted on utility poles along Westfield Avenue in Clark, and sun sparkled through leaves on the trees, while parade-goers lined the Memorial Day parade route.

Josephine Vincenti, chairperson of the Gran Centurions of Clark, announced annual scholarship awards were presented to graduating seniors at a dinner/reception at the club.

Theresa Loong, digital media producer and director, left, and her father Paul Loong at home in Clark.

A The 10th Congressional district race may not be big news in Clark or Garwood, but the Democratic primary to succeed Donald Payne, Sr.

The Gran Centurions of Clark recently presented annual scholarship awards were presented to graduating seniors at a dinner and reception at the club, 2012 Chairperson Josephine Vincenti announced.

Pictured are: Mark Grabowski, Nancy Malool, mayor of Scotch Plains, Les Bartell and Ralph Checchio of Checchio Contractors.

At Monday night's Clark Council meeting Director of Emergency Management Jerry Fewkes presented certificates to 20 graduates of Clark's Community Response Training Program, aka CERT.

Two River Bank and The Golf Performance Academy, along with the Cranford Chamber of Commerce, will be conducting their 14th Annual Golf Outing on June 18 at the Hyatt Hills Golf Complex on Raritan Road in Clark.

On Tuesday, May 22 Valley Road School in Clark hosted career day. The third, fourth and fifth grade students heard presentations from adults in different careers.

Here's a look at some featured job openings in or around the Clark-Garwood community fromA Monster.com . RN - Clinical Reimbursement Specialist, CareOne , Cranford, NJ Controller, Parker and Lynch , Hillside, NJ Customer Service Rep , Page Personnel, Iselin, NJ TRUCK DRIVER CLASS A CDL , Swift Transportation, Elizabeth, NJ Macy's Woodbridge Center, ... (more)

On Thursday evening, June 7, Temple Beth O'r/ Beth Torah of Clark will present its L'Chaim To Life Award to Dr.

A This week, Patch lists 7 open houses in Clark and 3 in Garwood. Most open houses are held from 1 to 4 p.m. but there are variations, so please see the chart below for details.

In a world divided between cheap, processed fast food and pricey gourmet dining, delicatessens offer an old-school option for fresh quality eats prepared quickly, affordably and deliciously.

Clark 86 Harding Ave , Garage Sale on May 19 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 59 Conger Way , HUGE DESIGNER AND MOVING SALE, Saturday and Sunday, May 19 and 20, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Items include young women's designer dressy shirts, tee shirts, pants, jeans, shorts, skirts, outerwear - ARMANI EXCHANGE, GUESS, DKNY, RALPH LAUREN, etc., gently used or never worn.

The American Cancer Society's Relay For Life of Clark will return for another year of fighting cancer and helping to create a world with more birthdays this June.

A Bloomfield council members agreed Monday to spend nearly $20,000 on a promotional video about the township, but two days later, the township reversed course.

Clark Recreation held their annual skateboard and scooter clinic for two consecutive weeks at Esposito Park on Madison Hill Road, thanks to Al Battaglia, owner of Central Jersey Skate Shop which just opened on Westfield Avenue in Clark.

Three students from Arthur L. Johnson High School in Clark were recently selected to have their artwork tour as part of the 2012 Teen Arts Traveling Exhibit.

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