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EDISON — A township woman and two other former employees of a Highland Park day care center received probationary terms after they were charged with endangering the welfare of a 9-week old boy who died at the facility, according to authorities. Blanca Jimenez, 61, of Edison, was placed on a two-year probationary term known as…

By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent EDISON — Some people may not realize that hunger can, and does, hit close to home. But it’s a reality that Hands of Hope, which runs a food pantry out of St. James Episcopal Church in the township, faces head-on. To continue its goal of alleviating hunger in Middlesex County, Hands…

The Sisterhood of Temple Emanu-El stand together in their prayer shawls — or tallitot, in Hebrew — in support of “Women of the Wall,” an organization working to allow women to freely wear their prayer shawls at Israel’s Western Wall. The women flanking the group hold signs reading, “Our tallitot are not provocative, they’re our…

By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent EDISON — A organization that focuses on helping children recently received recognition from the Township Council. Kids Need Support 2, a nonprofit charity based in the Colonia section of Woodbridge that holds many of its events at Edison’s Minnie B. Veal Community Center, supports disadvantaged children — many of whom have…

By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Despite some pushback from a couple of residents and one council member, the Metuchen Borough Council approved a measure aimed at eliminating vacant properties in the downtown area. The vacant property registration ordinance (VPRO) requires owners of such properties to register with the borough, paying a set fee for the…

By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Experts say pet owners should be proactive in protecting their pets before an emergency occurs by creating an action plan, preparing a to-go kit and visiting a new state website that provides tips about how to keep animals safe. FILE PHOTO Most residents know how to prepare for an emergency:…

By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer Local broadcast, telecommunications and utility companies took extraordinary measures to ensure they could continue providing their services to customers when superstorm Sandy struck three years ago. “We were prepared for [the storm]. The crew stayed overnight, with their sleeping bags and all,” Dan Finn, senior vice president of Greater…

By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer In recent years, coaches have placed greater importance on understanding the dangers of practicing in the heat and the need for proper hydration. Coaches have received training on hydration, concussions and the use of defibrillators in an effort to improve player safety. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR High school coaches are…

By PJ CANDIDO Staff Writer A man’s passion for mountaineering is making a positive difference by benefiting people in need. Jason Friedman, 40, of New Brunswick, is set to climb Mt. Whitney in California, from Oct. 3 through Oct. 6. The tallest peak in the continental United States, Mt. Whitney tops off at 14,505 feet.…