• Woman charged after allegedly hitting patrolcar, dragging officer

    EDISON — A North Brunswick woman is being held on $250,000 bail and faces a series of criminal charges after she allegedly injured a police sergeant, tried to assault a patrolman and crashed her vehicle into three patrol cars to escape arrest, police said. Police charged Paranee Y. Sun, 45, Oct. 5 with aggravated assault…

  • Celebration marks Lady Liberty birthday

    The Main Edison Public Library, 340 Plainfield Ave., will celebrate the Statue of Liberty’s 129th birthday at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 14 and at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 15. To register, visit www.edisonpubliclibrary.net or call 732-287-2298.

  • Grand jury indicts men charged with Middlesex County burglaries

    A grand jury in Middlesex County has handed up a 142-count indictment charging two New York men with taking part in a series of burglaries in nine communities. Felix Bruno, 33, and Anthony Goodwine, 50, both of the Bronx, were charged with committing burglaries between Dec. 12, 2013, and Aug. 18, 2014, and collecting more…

  • Edison man to raise his voice in ‘Prayer for Peace’ at Carnegie Hall

    Theodore Chletsos EDISON — A township native is set to make his Carnegie Hall solo debut. Theodore Chletsos will be joined by more than 100 choristers, comprised of Seton Hall University students and New Jersey residents, for the benefit concert, “A Prayer for Peace,” at p.m. on Oct. 17 in Stern Auditorium/ Perelman Stage at…

  • Garden club with deep roots seeks to cultivate growth

    EDISON — Nearly 65 years after its inception, the township’s Terra Nova Garden Club continues to grow. The club is seeking to welcome new members to its ranks, which include a diverse group from Edison and four surrounding communities, ranging in age from youth to 95 years old and encompassing a variety of races, talent…

  • Edison animal shelter reopens after ringworm outbreak

    By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent EDISON — Following a two-week closure, the township’s animal shelter has reopened. The shelter, which had been closed indefinitely on Sept. 17 after an outbreak of the fungal infection, ringworm, reopened on Oct. 5. The ringworm was detected during a routine inspection by the Middlesex County Health Department and the New…

  • Presentations to focus on U.S. intelligence

    The Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Rd., Edison, announces Dr. Douglas Simon will present the American Intelligence Community in three sessions from 10-11:30 a.m. on Oct. 16, 23 and 30. In Session I, The History of Intelligence will focus on the history of American intelligence from the Revolutionary War, through WWII…

  • Wardlaw-Hartridge to host Fall Fair Oct. 17

    The Wardlaw-Hartridge Parents’ Association will host its annual Fall Fair, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 17 at the school, located at 1295 Inman Ave., Edison. The Wardlaw-Hartridge Rams athletic teams will compete in soccer, volleyball, crosscountry and tennis matches throughout the day. A Costume Caper Fun Run is set for 10 a.m. This year’s event includes…

  • Edison police accepting Auxiliary Police applicants

    EDISON — The township Police Department is seeking applicants for its Auxiliary Police force. The auxiliary police officer position is an unpaid volunteer position open to anyone who is 18 years of age or older, who is a U.S. citizen, has a high school diploma or G.E.D, is in good physical condition, has a valid…

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