Day: March 2, 2011

  • Free YMCA program for cancer survivors

    The Edison Branch YMCA in collaboration with the Livestrong Foundation will provide a free 12-week physical activity program for cancer survivors age 18 and over. The program is called “Energy for Life,” and the next session will begin March 7. Sessions will meet Monday and Wednesday at 7:15 p.m. Another session will begin March 8…

  • Spathis’ band brings rockabilly back to N.J.

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer The Jerry Spathis Rockabilly Band is ready to take New Jersey by storm. The Jerry Spathis Rockabilly Band is a combination that works. The seven musicians who make up the Middlesex County-based band, which formed in October, all come with well-accomplished backgrounds, and they all have a common passion and…

  • Church thrift shop has discounts, specials

    The Wesley Thrift Shop, 5053 Woodbridge Ave., Edison, is offering weekly specials and 25 percent off the total purchase price for shoppers who present this announcement during the month of March. Sales directly benefit Wesley United Methodist Church, Edison. The shop is open for business 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 6-8…

  • Two local teachers bring Relay for Life to Edison

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — The first-ever Relay for Life to be held in the local area will be held June 10-11 at Edison High School. Stephanie Coutros, manager of special events for the American Cancer Society, along with YvonneAbrams and Dana Moyle, both teachers at John Marshall Elementary School in Edison, held…

  • There might be an upside to a government shutdown

    CODA GREG BEAN A s this is being written, it looks like there could be a federal government shutdown as early as this Friday, March 4. Even if there’s a stopgap measure passed to give our representatives and senators more time to come to a meeting of the minds, it would likely only provide the…

  • Keep tax dollars with public schools

    There are two types of parents, those who are fortunate enough and can afford a private education for their children and those who cannot. Is Gov. Christie saying that private and religious schools are providing a sub-par education and our tax dollars would help facilitate the necessary changes to bring those schools in line with…

  • Edison resident says mayor is not serving the people

    Now I’ve heard it all. A recent news story about sparks flying between Mayor Antonia Ricigliano and the Edison Township Council said she offered to rescind her “gag order” on township employees if the council abandons its attempts to compel information from her administration. This deal speaks volumes about Mayor Ricigliano. First, it tellsme that…

  • Using science to preserve N.J.’s natural heritage

    When a plant or animal makes it onto the state’s threatened and endangered species list, it’s sad news with a silver lining. It’s sad news because the listing means it’s in danger of extinction in New Jersey. It’s good news because help is on the way to protect the species and its habitat. Without intervention,…

  • Political Cartoon