• Yes, Virginia, it was an earthquake

    Aug. 23 tremor rattles through Freehold area By Clare Marie Celano “Did you feel it?” was the question that found its way into most conversations in Freehold shortly after 1:51 p.m. Aug. 23. U.S. Geological Survey reports confirmed that a 5.9 magnitude earthquake occurred with its epicenter in Mineral, Va. The massive energy of the…

  • PGA’s best set to take on Plainfield Country Club

    At The Barclays Tour event The field for The Barclays, the first of four events in the PGA Tour Playoffs for the FedExCup, got a lot stronger last weekend. At the PGAstop at the Wyndham Championship in Greensboro, N.C., that concluded Sunday, Aug. 21, Padraig Harrington and Ernie Els, both Major tournament champions, played well…

  • Edison’s Liwag winning the race with his dream

    Versatile Eagle among track team’s most valuable athletes BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent Edison’s Jeff Liwag will be focusing on the triple jump and 400-meter intermediate hurdles for the Eagles this year. The Edison senior is one of the Eagles’ most versatile and valuable athletes. Edison High School track athlete Jeff Liwag is literally running down…

  • Metuchen townwide garage sale Sept. 17

    The Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce will host the 22nd annual fall townwide garage sale 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 17 (rain date is Sept. 18). Metuchen residents can pick up registration forms at the Metuchen Train Station, Metuchen Public Library, Metuchen Savings Bank, What’s the Scoop, or the Chamber office. Forms can also be downloaded…

  • Solar energy project could save Mid. County $13M over 15 years

    A massive solar energy project in Middlesex County is expected to save $13 million in energy costs over the next 15 years. The Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders entered into a purchase agreement with SunDurance Energy, of Edison, to develop and build the project, and KDC Solar LLC, of Bedminster, to finance the program,…

  • Special day of fun

    The Middlesex County College Child Care Center ended the summer with a special day of fun in August. The children enjoyed face painting, crafts, ice cream, pony rides and a petting zoo. Here, Harry Liu of Edison makes friends with a goat.

  • Shop at Macy’s and support the Edison Y

    The Edison Branch YMCA, 1775 Oak Tree Road, is offering Macy’s Shopping Passes. The passes, which cost $5 and are good untilAug. 27, give the purchaser 25 percent discounts at Macy’s stores or Macy’s online. Proceeds will benefit the Edison Branch YMCA. For more information, email [email protected] or call 732-494-3232.

  • Shabbat in Park, open house at Emanu-El

    Temple Emanu-El 100, James St., Edison, will host the following events:  Shabbat in the Park, 9:30 am. Sept. 3. Meet in Roosevelt Park (near the Open Grove by the covered pavilion in Kiddie Keepwell Camp in Edison) for a musical Shabbat service for the whole family. Bring chairs, pillows and blankets for comfortable seating.…

  • Husband-wife team finds calling with ‘bed & bark-fest’

    Local couple turns love of animals into boarding, pet sitting service BY DEANNAMcLAFFERTY Staff Writer Darlene and Tom Sawyer relax at home in Old Bridge with a few of their canine tenants. JEFF GRANIT staff OLD BRIDGE — While talking with Darlene Sawyer, there are frequent, sometimes loud, interruptions. The distractions might be unwelcome if…

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