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Public invited to attend first-ever Rutgers Day
In recognition of Rutgers University’s unique relationship with the people of New Jersey, we are opening our doors to the public for the first-ever Rutgers Day on April 25. In difficult economic times, it is more important than ever to connect the university’s resources to those we serve. On Rutgers Day, all New Jerseyans are…
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It was under Choi that taxes soared, resident says
Iwas surprised to read a letter by Don Hanson: “Edison’s real Democrats are backing Mayor Jun Choi.” Don Hanson wouldn’t know a real Democrat if they bit him from behind. Don Hanson has switched sides so many times over the years, I wouldn’t be surprised if he was voting for the Taliban these days. First,…
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Unnecessary moves equal fewer patrolmen streets
As a 15-year Edison Police Department veteran, and president of Edison Police Benevolent Association Local 75, I have worked under different political and police administrations. Yet, I have never worked under one that made so many malicious assaults on the credibility and performance of its police officers. In a recent news article: “Edison’s police director…
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Sports Shorts
Rutgers Stadium will host the men’s lacrosse team and the annual Scarlet-White spring football game Saturday, April 18. The men’s lacrosse team welcomes Penn State to Rutgers Stadium at 11:30 a.m. and the Scarlet-White spring game will begin at 2 p.m. The Scarlet-White spring game will be the 15th and final practice of the spring…
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Up and over
SCOTT FRIEDMAN J.P. Stevens High School’s Sid Sharma gets to the ball during an April 11 match against JFK-Iselin. Stevens won the match, two games to none to improve its record to 4-2, while JFK suffered its first loss of the season.
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Edison baseball adjusting to Marics as its ace
Jared Shukis cannot pitch in ’09 due to torn ACL BY SHAWN LAYTON Staff Writer In addition to its opening-day loss to South Brunswick High School, the Edison High School baseball team suffered a major blow when All-State pitcher and pro prospect Jared Shukis tore his ACL. The injury will prevent Shukis from pitching this…
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In tough economy, it’s time for the perfect tax
Coda Coda • GREG BEAN I was in the convenience store this week, listening to smokers gripe about the new 62- cent per-pack tax the federal government has imposed on cigarettes. That means the feds now get $1.01 per package of smokes, or $10.10 per carton. In New Jersey, where they add on $2.57…
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Solved: the vexing case of the missing iPod
Are We There Yet? • LORI CLINCH For Christmas we surprised our young Huey with an iHome — a dream machine for anyone with an iPod. For those of you not in the know, the iPod is the technological replacement for your CDs, 8-tracks and cassette tapes. It’s your whole collection of LPs and 45s…
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FLORENCE: Police blotter from the week of April 13
Robert D. Cragg, 49, of the Pine Motel in Mansfield, was charged April 8 with criminal contempt for fare evasion. Police said they saw him walking on Hornberger Avenue at 11:23 p.m. and found a criminal Trenton warrant in his name for evading fare on NJ Transit. He was released on $750 bail.
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