• Veteran Edison cop gets one year probation for lying

    BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer EDISON — A former Edison police officer was sentenced to a year of probation for lying to investigators about a company that he’d been working for as a security officer on a part-time basis. Adam Tietchen, 64, who was a 29-year veteran of the Edison police force, pleaded guilty on…

  • Woman is facing chronic disease by creating awareness

    Sets up Facebook account; wants emails sent to ‘The Oprah Winfrey Show’ on July 8 BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Christine Ortega NORTH BRUNSWICK — In 1996, Christine Ortega had hundreds of her family and friends nominate her uncle, who had been diagnosed with reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD), to carry the torch in the Olympics,…

  • Giant breed rescue group facing difficult times

    BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer PLUMSTED — Tough economic times are not only hurting people, but animals as well. Linda Gress, a New Egypt resident, founded All About Them Giant Breed Rescue (AATGBR) 10 years ago. The group saves Great Danes, Irish wolfhounds, mastiffs, and similar large breeds from euthanasia in shelters, and currently has…

  • Edison firefighter sues mayor, fire chief in federal court

    Fireman claims his First Amendment rights were violated BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer EDISON — An Edison firefighter has filed a federal lawsuit against Mayor Jun Choi and township Fire Chief Norman Jensen for allegedly violating his constitutional rights. Peter Yackel is suing Choi and Jensen because he was suspended for five days because of…

  • Little changes in spending can add up to big savings

    (StatePoint) It’s no surprise that resolving to save more money is on the top of many families’ lists, as they continue to feel the effects of a tight economy. But often it seems overwhelming to tackle this challenge. However, there is room in almost every household or personal budget to cut back without sacrificing very…

  • Summertime tax tips from IRS

    Summertime may be get-away time, but you can’t get away from the tax implications that accompany most financial matters. “Enjoy the summer but be careful not to miss out on tax breaks and address any tax issues now,” said New Jersey’s IRS spokesman Gregg Semanick. The IRS offers tips for teachers, small business owners and…

  • Pair charged with breaking into Edison H.S.

    BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer Two teenagers were charged with breaking into Edison High School on June 26. The teens, both 15, whose names were withheld due to their age, were apprehended close to the school on June 26 at approximately 10:15 p.m. Officers responded to the school, 50 Boulevard of the Eagles, after receiving…

  • Edison Branch YMCA looks to build toward future

    6,000-sq.-ft. expansion to include wellness center, office space BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer Even in these difficult economic times, the Metuchen Edison Woodbridge YMCA is still hoping to raise all of the funds necessary in order to expand the Edison Branch YMCA, located at 1775 Oak Tree Road on the north side of town. With…

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    ERIC SUCAR staff Graduates wait inside a classroom before the start of Metuchen High School’s 101st commencement held in the Metuchen High School auditorium on June 24. More photos, page 3.

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