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Store burglarized in Edison
EDISON — A burglary was reported last week at the Quick Stop convenience store on Inman Avenue, according to police . An employee called police around 4:16 a.m. July 25 after finding the front door of the business shattered, police said. Arriving officers found it was evident that a burglary had occurred. Police have reviewed…
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Middlesex Cty. offering cash rewards for Crime Stoppers information
Cash rewards are being offered for information that leads to arrests in a series of incidents in New Brunswick, North Brunswick and Franklin Township. Members of the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office, the New Brunswick Police Department, the North Brunswick Police Department and the Franklin Township Police Department are actively investigating 10 incidents that occurred between…
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American Legion seeks vendors for flea market
American Legion Post 65 of Metuchen will host its semiannual flea market 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 10 (rain date Sept. 11) in the Pearl Street parking lot. Vendor spaces are $10 each; vendors must bring their own tables and chairs. Tents are permitted. For more information or to reserve a space, call Maryann…
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‘Peter Pan,’ ‘Back to the Future’ at park
The Metuchen Arts Council will present “Double Feature Under the Stars” on Aug. 13 at Oakland Park, Oakland Avenue (Fedar Field). The featured films are Walt Disney’s “Peter Pan” at 8:10 p.m. followed by “Back to the Future” at 9:30 p.m. Admission is free. Bring your own lawn chairs, blankets and bug spray. Snacks will…
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Thrift shop holds storewide summer sale
Wesley Thrift Shop, located at Wesley United Methodist Church, 5053 Woodbridge Ave., Edison, is holding a storewide summer sale. The store is open for business on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and on Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The shop is closed on Saturdays…
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‘Willy Wonka’ at MCC Aug. 5
Michael Taubenslag’s Theater Campers of Middlesex County College will present two performances of “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” Aug. 5 at the Middlesex County College Performing Arts Center, 2600 Woodbridge Ave., Edison. Show times are 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. All are welcome. Tickets are $3 each and will be sold at the box…
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Express yourself at writers’ workshop
A writers’ workshop open to the public will be held at Middlesex County College 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 5. The program mixes sessions on writing skills with practical tips on selling what you have written. There is also a spoken word contest; the winner will receive $100. Public school teachers may earn five…
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Metuchen teen takes top honors in nat’l taekwondo championship
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer The winning team of coach Richard DeGeorge (l-r), 2011 U.S. National Champion Robby O’Connell and coach Peter Bardatsos. METUCHEN — When the Sentinel first interviewed Robby O’Connell, he was just 12 years old . He had already garnered 55 first-place gold medals and trophies in various taekwondo tournaments. Now, at…
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Anti-bullying policies problematic, board says
Edison school officials find new requirements ‘extremely cumbersome’ BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — School officials are concerned about the intense efforts to curb and investigate bullying, as required by a new state law for the coming school year. The Board of Education voted July 25 in favor of revising five policies in response…
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