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    Middlesex County College shortstop Sean Youngman looks to turn two as he throws the ball to first base during Middlesex’s recent game with Rockland County. Middlesex, which split a twin bill with Rockland, is 14-16 on the season and will host national power Brookdale Community College in Edison on April 12.

  • Residents invited to drop off items for reuse in honor of Earth Day

    NEW BRUNSWICK — Midco Waste has announced a recycling project to honor the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. The program is open to residents and is an initiative that enlists the active participation of Midco Waste employees to advocate protecting the environment. “We take our role as environmental stewards very seriously and have selected the…

  • North Brunswick, Edison men charged with trying to sell pills

    Street value estimated at $1,000 SOMERVILLE — Two local men have been charged with allegedly trying to sell 200 Cialis pills on the streets. Dhavalkum Thakkar, 27, of Edison, was charged with possession of prescription legend drugs with the intent to distribute, and Mrunac Joshi, 22, of North Brunswick, was charged with conspiracy to distribute…

  • Prescription drug awareness April 18

    The Metuchen-Edison and Colonia Hadassah chapters will join with the Neve Shalom Sisterhood to present a health program about prescription drug awareness. This program will be held at Neve Shalom, 250 GroveAve., Metuchen, 7 p.m. April 18. It is free and open to the public. Many people think prescription drug abuse refers only to teens’…

  • ‘Mind Body Spirit Expo’ April 13-15

    The spring 2012 “Mind Body Spirit Expo” will take place 4-9 p.m. April 13, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. April 14, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 15 at the New Jersey Convention and Expo Center, 97 Sunfield Ave., Edison. The expo will feature lectures by famous people like Sylvia Browne and Don Miguel…

  • Triple C Ranch Earth Day Festival April 15

    The Edison Wetlands Association will hold its 10th annual Triple C Ranch Earth Day Festival 11 a.m.-2 p.m. April 15. Activities include the grand opening of the nature center, wildlife presentation, live music, farm and Dismal Swamp eco tours, live snake feeding, raffles and arts and crafts. The 40-acre ranch is located at 206 Tyler…

  • SIX13 to perform at Neve Shalom

    SIX13, an a cappella group, will perform at 7 p.m. April 22 at Congregation Neve Shalom, 250 GroveAve., Metuchen. The performance benefits the Susy Schwartz Memorial Fund Passport to Israel program, which provides funds to help youngsters explore and study in Israel. With a repertoire ranging from hip-hop dance tracks to rock anthems and a…

  • Middlesex slates next shredding program

    Middlesex County will hold its next paper-shedding program for residents April 14 at Metuchen Edgar School’s rear parking lot, Whitman and Lake Avenues. Shredding will be held from 9 a.m. to noon or until the truck is filled, whichever is first. Files, bills, receipts, financial statements and any other confidential documents will be accepted. No…

  • Volunteers sought for hospice program

    The Haven Hospice program at JFK Medical Center is seeking volunteers over the age of 18, of all different backgrounds and abilities. Opportunities include home visitation, nursing home and hospital visits, office support, transportation, massage, reiki, family respite, and musicians. The program is in special need of bilingual volunteers to be of assistance to the…

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