Author: Greater Media
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BUSINESS BRIEFS
The Joslin Diabetes Center Affiliate at Raritan Bay Medical Center (RBMC) recently celebrated the opening of its new office located in the Medical and Surgical Pavilion, 2 Hospital Plaza, at the medical center’s Old Bridge division. The office includes dedicated space to expand patienteducation programming and a demonstration kitchen where the center’s registered dietitian and…
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Rugged Manic returns to Raceway Park
SCOTT FRIEDMAN One of the many obstacles facing competitors during the Rugged Maniac 5K Race at Raceway Park is this fire jump. The event returns to Old Bridge on July 11 and 12.
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Car shows rev up fun for whole family
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Steve Dillon of Monroe Township cleans his 1935 Graham at the Classic Car Cruise held at The Shoppes of Old Bridge on July 3. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Car enthusiasts, as well as families and investors, are flocking to car cruise nights throughout New Jersey to take a look at…
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Charges linger against officers
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer No decision was made on whether to dismiss charges against four Edison police officers after a recent Superior Court hearing on the matter. The charges stem from an alleged plan on the part of the officers to retaliate against a North Brunswick police officer because of a drunken-driving charge. In…
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Canine Companion provides help, friendship to human pal
Javier Robles and Delbert An Edison resident recently found his new best friend. Javier Robles received his third Canine Companion Assistance Dog from Canine Companions for Independence, a national nonprofit that provides assistance dogs for children and adults with disabilities. Delbert, a 2-year-old Labrador retriever, was deemed a match for Robles. The diligent dog has…
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Art show
PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN Top: Patrons admire a 3-D sidewalk drawing by chalk artist Anthony Cappetto at the recent JuneBug ArtFest in Metuchen. Above: A crowd gathers for the drawings of Hopelawn’s Amanda Wisneski.
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Metuchen Police Department gains two new officers
By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer METUCHEN — Two new police officers have joined the borough’s ranks. Officers Richard Lorfing and Justin Poblete, sworn in at the June 29 Borough Council meeting, are filling posts left open after the retirement of Sgt. David Liantonio and Officer Cynthia Velez. Metuchen police Chief David Irizarry said the retirements…
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Driver charged with aggravated manslaughter
A Plainfield man has been charged with aggravated manslaughter following his alleged involvement in the death of an Edison woman, Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew C. Carey said. Carey said Chiwueze Ebere, 29, of Plainfield, was charged on July 1 with aggravated manslaughter in the death of Wupiju Lin, 70, of Edison. Lin died after the…
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Vocalists of the 1930s, ’40s, ’50s set for July 14
The Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison, will present Vocalists of the 1930s, ’40s and ’50s with David Aaron at 10:30 a.m. July 14 During the 1930s, ’40s and ’50s, every Big Band had at least one featured vocalist, male and/or female, to add musical variety. David Aaron, bandleader and…
