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Edison police charge nephew, aunt in recent burglary spree
EDISON — A string of residential burglaries over the past year led to the arrest of two suspects last week. Michael A. Masonius, 19, was charged with possession of heroin with the intent to distribute, receiving stolen property and burglary. His aunt, Claudette Masonius, 39, was charged with receiving stolen property. Police said both were…
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Edison library to host health programs
The North Edison Public Library, 777 Grove Ave., will host “The Three Common Nutritional Deficiencies and How They Can Destroy Your Health,” presented by Dr. Michael Rothman at 7 p.m. Oct. 4. The program will include a question-andanswer period. The Edison Department of Health will host a preventive stroke workshop at the Edison Main Library,…
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Fire destroys Edison building
The vacant building in Edison that was home to a variety of businesses and organizations over the years was reduced to a pile of charred rubble after the Sept. 20 fire. JEFF GRANIT staff EDISON— Charred rubble is all that remains of a building that caught fire last week at the intersection of Woodbridge Avenue…
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Sports broadcaster returns to Metuchen for country fair
Growing up, Cheche recalls, ‘We were always playing a game for the sake of a game’ BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent Tom Cheche A veteran sports journalist who grew up in the borough will be coming home for the 48th annual Metuchen Country Fair on Oct. 1. Tom Cheche will be on hand to sign copies…
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Rita Harris (c) of VNA Health Group greets participants at Middlesex County’s annual Senior Health and Fitness Walk at Roosevelt Park in Edison Sept. 21. The Board of Chosen Freeholders and county Office on Aging and Disabled Services hosted the event, which drew almost 500 participants and included blood pressure, glucose and balance screenings. JEFF…
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JCP&L head: Communications ‘failed’
Downed trees, flooded roads added to challenge of restoring power to 750,000+ customers BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Staff Writer When more than 750,000 customers were left in the dark after Hurricane Irene, the president of Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) said the company could have done a better job of shedding light on the situation…
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Retiring Edison detective lauded for arrest in 20-year-old case
Canavera credited for identifying murder suspect BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Edison Police Chief Thomas Bryan (l) and Mayor Antonia Ricigliano honor Detective John Canavera upon his retirement. A ccording to officials, it was the perfect ending to a fruitful and effective career in police work. With Edison police Detective John Canavera’s initiative, the department…
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Fire inspectors investigate the site of a vacant retail building that was destroyed during a four-alarm fire at Woodbridge Avenue and Thomasine Street, Edison, on Sept. 20. JEFF GRANIT staff
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PRINCETON: Raider girls soccer unbeaten
Campellone anchors defense for Hun side By Justin Feil, Assistant Sports Editor Nicole Campellone helped the Hun School girls soccer defense shut out Mercersburg Academy, 6-0, Saturday. The Raiders also beat Mercersburg in a big shutout last year, but that’s where the similarities between the start to the past two seasons end. Unlike last season…
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