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Edison councilman charged with DWI
Kruczak also refused breath test, police reports show BY ELAINE VAN DEVELDEStaff Writer BY ELAINE VAN DEVELDE Staff Writer Edison Councilman William A. Kruczak was charged with driving while intoxicated after a bank employee in South Plainfield reported that a man was having difficulty using a drive-up ATM machine, according to a police report. Kruczak,…
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Idol contest to bring out the best in Edison
BY ELAINE VAN DEVELDEStaff Writer Idol contest to bring out the best in Edison BY ELAINE VAN DEVELDE Staff Writer EDISON — Would-be stars will soon get their chance to shine in the township’s first "Edison Idol" contest. The competition, a local version of the "American Idol" television show, is designed to showcase the talent…
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FARRAH MAFFAI staff Isabel and Andi Forsman fish together at Tommy’s Pond during the Metuchen Fishing Derby Saturday.
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Gov. James E. McGreevey: Good riddance ASAP
J. Aden Lewis Let’s be perfectly clear: Gov. McGreevey is not resigning because he is gay. He is resigning because he kept his lover on the government payroll to the tune of hundreds of thousands of New Jersey taxpayers’ dollars while at the same time compromising our state’s safety. This scandal makes Bill Clinton look…
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McGreevey resignation, revelations shock many
Many praise hisperformance as mayor and governor BY JOHNDUNPHYStaff Writer McGreevey resignation, revelations shock many Many praise his performance as mayor and governor BY JOHNDUNPHY Staff Writer Many local people who know Gov. James E. McGreevey, politically or personally, reacted with surprise last week when he announced he had an extramarital affair with another man…
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Federal probe eyes No. Brunswick man
Suspected of creatingWeb site that solicitedsupport for the Taliban BY JENNIFERKOHLHEPPStaff Writer Federal probe eyes No. Brunswick man Suspected of creating Web site that solicited support for the Taliban BY JENNIFERKOHLHEPP Staff Writer The federal Department of Homeland Security is investigating a North Brunswick man for allegedly creating a Web site to solicit funds for…
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9 Feet Tall reaches for new musical heights
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer PHOTOS BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP North Brunswick’s Dan Anderson (l), and Tom Pfau at 9 Feet Tall’s band practice. NORTH BRUNSWICK — They might not be giants in the music industry yet, but they’re 9 Feet Tall and growing with a new album. After almost 18 months…
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District receives grant for preschool programs
BY BRYAN SABELLAStaff Writer BY BRYAN SABELLA Staff Writer METUCHEN — The borough is one of 24 districts in the state to benefit from a state grant to provide new or expanded preschool programs. Superintendent of Schools Theresa Sinatra said Metuchen stands to receive $24,000 from the grant, but most likely won’t be able to…
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Former longtime Edison police chief dies at 82
Former Edison Chief of Police William Thomas Fisher Sr. died Aug. 9 at the age of 82. Fisher, a 37-year veteran of the police department, served as chief from 1971 until his retirement in 1984. "Bill was a dedicated public servant who took his responsibilities seriously," said Mayor George A. Spadoro. "The passing of Chief…
