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Woodbridge officers indicted for misconduct
NEW BRUNSWICK – A Middlesex County grand jury indicted three Woodbridge police officers on May 6 on charges they tried to cover up a single-vehicle collision that one of them had caused. Brian Joseph, 33, of Perth Amboy, David Hughes, 31, of the Port Reading section of Woodbridge and Amanda Felicies, 30, of the Fords section…
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J.P. Stevens finding success against quality GMC opponents
By Jimmy Allinder J.P. Stevens Even though the J.P. Stevens High School boys volleyball team is 10-6 overall and 6-3 in the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC), that isn’t a true indication of just how competitive the Hawks have been. J.P. Stevens split a pair of matches against perennial kingpin Saint Joseph High School of Metuchen;…
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Barrons looking to close boys tennis season strong
By Jeff Appelblatt When the high school tennis season began in April, Woodbridge High School head coach Daniel Mortensen knew things would be a work in progress. “The whole season’s been difficult on the whole team,” the coach said following a few rainouts. “Last year, the team was deeper. It’s just kind of been a…
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Metuchen pupils vie in math contest
On April 7, 127 students at Campbell Elementary School in Metuchen competed in the Noetic Learning Math Contest (NLMC). A national competition for elementary and middle school students, the NLMC’s goal is to encourage students’ interest in math, to develop their problem-solving skills, and to inspire them to excel in math. More than 30,000 students…
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Metuchen resident with visual impairment, cerebral palsy, wins National Achievement Award
Learning Ally, a 68-year-old nonprofit serving individuals with learning and visual disabilities, announced that it has bestowed its highest award to Wesley Brooks of Metuchen. Brooks is one of six students from across the U.S. who received scholarship awards and traveled with their families last month to be honored at the organization’s National Achievement Awards…
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John P. Stevens High School’s Spring Concert to be held May 11
The John P. Stevens Band Program will be presenting their Spring Concert on May 11 at 7 p.m. at the school, located at 855 Grove Avenue in Edison. The program’s symphonic band, freshman band, and nationally recognized wind ensemble will be performing. The John P. Stevens Band Program will be hosting the world premiere of…
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Artwork by Metuchen High School students on display at library
Metuchen High School artists are showcased at the Metuchen Library Gallery throughout the month of May. More than 30 outstanding works are on view. Their art teachers, Katie Mc Keown and Margo Poandl, invite the public to a reception on May 15 from 2-4 p.m. Metuchen Public Library is located at 480 Middlesex Ave. For…
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Trump campaign opens headquarters in Edison
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent EDISON — Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has a new state headquarters in the Democrat-dominated township. Trump campaign officials opened the Park Avenue location last week with a gala celebration. Township Republican Chairwoman Sylvia Engel said Trump’s choice of Edison was carried out without contact with local party officials. “I…
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