• Residents donate unused meds during Medicine Chest Challenge

    METUCHEN — A public health initiative to raise awareness about the dangers of prescription drug abuse was held in Metuchen on Nov. 12 as part of a nationwide day of disposal of unused, unwanted and expired medicine. The same event was held in 46 states and resulted in thousands of residents taking the five-step American…

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    Jack Kipnis and his son, Jeff, 11, of Edison, get in the holiday spirit while taking in the 58th annual Winter Festival Parade in Metuchen Nov. 27. SCOTT FRIEDMAN

  • Christmas cantata at Metuchen church

    The combine choirs of Metuchen Reformed Church, 150 Lake Ave., Metuchen, will perform the Christmas cantata “Lead Me Back to Bethlehem” during the Sunday worship service 10:30 a.m. Dec. 18. All are invited. Christmas Eve services will be held at 7:30 p.m. (family service) and 10:30 p.m. (candlelight service). For more information, call the Rev.…

  • Kenny Vance and The Planotones at Forum

    Kenny Vance and The Planotones will perform at 8 p.m. Dec. 16 at The Forum Theatre Arts Center, 314 Main St., Metuchen. Tickets are $38. For more information, contact the Forum Box Office at 732-548-5600 or www.forumtheatrearts.org. Tickets can be purchased at the box office, over the phone or online.

  • Beth-El selling Entertainment books

    Congregation Beth-El in Edison is selling the 2012 Entertainment book for $30. The book includes discount coupons for dining, entertainment and shopping to many area restaurants and stores. Call Scott at 732-463-8642 or 732-735-9643 to order.

  • Two officers injured before arrests of burglary suspects

    EDISON — Police have arrested two Elizabeth men on charges of burglarizing a Calvert Avenue residence. Police Lt. Sal Filannino said police were dispatched to the residence shortly after noon Nov. 28 on a report of a suspicious person. When officers arrived, they heard the rear door of the residence slam and observed two individuals…

  • Wreaths across America to honor veterans

    Members of the Edison community will honor veterans during the holiday season as part of the annual Wreaths Across America Day. The Terra Nova Garden Club will conduct the WAAceremony at Piscataway Cemetery, 2136 Woodbridge Ave., Edison, noon Dec. 10. Specially designated wreaths for the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, Merchant Maine and…

  • UNconventional Event for fundraising pros

    The New Jersey Convention Center, Edison, will be hosting a free networking event for fund-raising professionals at noon Dec. 13. The UNconventional Event Showcase will include various New Jersey businesses that specialize in new and inventive event concepts that can be applied immediately to your next event. During the day, you will have a chance…

  • Four charged with buying, selling synthetic marijuana

    Warehouse on Talmadge Ave., Edison, raided for supplies Four people were arrested after an investigation netted an extensive amount of synthetic marijuana and more than $10,000 from two Woodbridge gas stations and an Edison warehouse. Synthetic marijuana, also known as “spice,” became illegal in October. According to Woodbridge Police Sgt. Brian Murphy, the police department…

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