Author: Greater Media
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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…
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Businesses moving in on Route 1
A bevy of new businesses setting up shop in Woodbridge are part of the administration’s push to revitalize parts of the township, according to Mayor John McCormac. “We’ve had a total focus on economic development since we got here, and we laid the groundwork early for a businessfriendly environment,” the mayor said. “And those efforts…
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Classic cars cruising to downtown Woodbridge
The 2015 Woodbridge Downtown Cruise will continue on July 15 and Aug. 19 on Main Street. Cruise nights run 6-9 p.m. In the event of rain, cruise nights will be held the following Wednesday. The events will include trophies and special activities. Visitors are asked to bring a canned food item or pet food item…
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Metuchen teacher gets thanked with laptops for her classroom
METUCHEN — Students at Edgar Middle School will benefit from new laptop computers, thanks to one teacher’s efforts. Marilyn Lewis received a $2,500 educational grant as part of the Farmers Insurance Thank America’s Teachers Initiative. She is among 60 teachers to be chosen nationwide to receive the grants after submitting proposals for the first round…
