• Edison man indicted in fatal accident in South Brunswick

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK — A 56-year-old Edison man was indicted by a Middlesex County grand jury on April 25 on a vehicular manslaughter charge in connection with a motor vehicle accident that killed the father of a Rider University student one year ago. Jimmy Jung was hired to transport a family from a hotel in Lawrenceville…

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    A volunteer crew of Columbia Bank employees recently painted a senior citizen’s home in the Iselin section of Woodbridge as part of the “Tooling Around the Township” program. The crew power-washed and painted the exterior of the home, cleaned the yard and planted flowers. Columbia Bank, which donated all labor and materials, supports many local…

  • Pampered pups

    Pet lovers and volunteers hang out while a cute canine waits patiently for a “forever” home during the Pet Party event to raise funds for Sammy’s Hope, held at the Pedigree Pet Spa in Metuchen on April 28. PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN Dogs undergo a bit of pampering.

  • JCP&L ratepayers upset with proposed increase

    Utility attempting to recoup significant costs associated with rebuilding infrastructure BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer A standing-room-only crowd of New Jersey residents and officials packed the meeting room at the Freehold Township municipal complex on April 24. Most came out to ask the state Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to reject a $600 million…

  • Abilities Expo is all about can-do attitude

    Event for persons with disabilities set for May 3-5 at New Jersey Convention & Expo Center BY JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer EDISON — It’s with good reason that the event attended by thousands of persons with disabilities for nearly 35 years is known as the Abilities Expo. According to David Korse, president and CEO of…

  • Helping Hand Society to sponsor tricky tray

    The Helping Hand Society at Grace Reformed Church, Edison, will sponsor a tricky tray on May 3. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., and the calling will start at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $6 and includes one sheet of tickets, refreshments, coffee and tea. For further information, call 732-248- 1499.

  • Edison High School trip ends on a high note

    Choir, band members receive accolades at competition BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer Members of Edison High School’s choir, which won five first-place awards at the Festivals of Music Competition in Virginia Beach, Va., perform onstage. Hard work and dedication paid off recently for choir and band students at Edison High School, when both groups competed…

  • Edison church to open for evening prayer

    The Community Presbyterian Church of Edison will be open for prayer on May 7 from 7:30-8:30 p.m. The church is located at 75 Glenville Road, across from the Edison High School baseball field. Anyone is welcome to utilize the quiet worship space. A church member will be available for anyone who desires to pray with…

  • Parade changes route, seeks participants

    Edison’s 51st annual Memorial Day Parade has changed its route. The parade, slated for May 26, will now travel along Amboy Avenue, starting from Madison Avenue and ending on Jackson Avenue. Parade participants are still needed. Interested community groups, youth groups, bands, police/fire/EMS, military organizations, bagpipers and owners of antique cars should contact Dana at…

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