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EDISON — Township police are searching for a suspect in a robbery at Investors Bank on Route 1. The suspect entered the bank, 561 Route 1, around 1:52 p.m. May 28 and handed a note to a teller demanding money. He then showed a small, black semi-automatic handgun, according to Sgt. Robert Dudash. The suspect…

By PETER ELACQUA Staff Writer PSE&G has plans to update the power grid in Metuchen, Edison and Woodbridge by constructing a new transmission system between its switching stations in Edison and the Sewaren section of Woodbridge. The $125 million project, which includes the placement of electric lines along part of the Middlesex Greenway, would replace…

By PETER ELACQUA Staff Writer Woodbridge is gearing up to feed the masses and get them dancing on Wednesday nights at Parker Press Park. From late June through early September, the township will present its Farmers Market 3-8:30 p.m. as part of Woodbridge Wednesdays at the park, offering organic fruits and vegetables, baked goods and…

EDISON — The Middlesex County 200 Club recently honored 10 township police officers for valor and meritorious service in the line of duty, according to township officials. “The 200 Club awards are certainly well-deserved honors for these individual police officers,” Mayor Thomas Lankey said. “They are also a tremendous source of pride for our entire…

TOP PICK Jasmine Kyle This spring, “pirates” will invade the New Jersey Renaissance Faire, vying for the services of future hero of England, Francis Drake. A cast of 80 colorful characters will grace the streets and stages of this year’s event, to be held 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 6-7 in Bordentown, rain or shine. Returning…

Elisabeth Nejmann, 104, appears delighted to receive a boutonniere and certificate of recognition from Middlesex County Freeholder Blanquita Valenti, left, and Middlesex County Clerk Elaine Flynn during the county-sponsored 90’s Birthday Bash. Seniors throw their hands up to the music as they celebrate birthdays with their peers. Still spry at 104 years old, Miguel Cruz…

EDISON — Active members of the U.S. military and their families are invited to receive complimentary admission to Middlesex County’s Plays-in-the-Park this summer. “It’s impossible to overstate the service and sacrifice that our military has given us,” Middlesex County Freeholder Director Ronald G. Rios said. “I know the entire Board of Chosen Freeholders is very…

The new patrol officers are, from left, David Alexander Barahona, Joseph Thomas Scarano III, Justin Vergara Cagaoan, Michael Henry Cifelli and Kevin John Smith. PHOTO COURTESY OF WOODBRIDGE TOWNSHIP Five new officers have joined the ranks of the Woodbridge Police Department after completing their statemandated training at the Monmouth County Police Academy. The officers, who…

By REBECCA CHENG Correspondent Throughout the country, purple ribbons decorate towns to honor cancer survivors and mark the return of Relay for Life, an annual overnight fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Celebrating its 30th year nationwide and its 19th in Woodbridge, Relay for Life will begin at 1:30 p.m. June 6 at Woodbridge High…