• Woodbridge man charged in alleged sexual assaults on boys

    Alex Farkas A YMCA employee and camp counselor has been charged with sexually assaulting two young boys. Alex Farkas, 25, of the Iselin section of Woodbridge, was arrested and charged Sept. 25 with one count of aggravated sexual assault, and two counts each of sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child, according to…

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    Soccer balls are lined up and ready to go on the practice pitch. MATT DENTON

  • History and civics must be taught in school

    Educating future generations of American students in American History and Civics is a fundamental requirement for living in the United States. Any person who has run for elected office can attest to the lack of understanding of how county and local level government works or the positions and titles of the elected officials. Currently, the…

  • Site slated for CVS pharmacy to become home to new Wawa

    By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent EDISON — How does a CVS turn into a Wawa? On Sept. 16, it took an approval from the township’s Planning Board to get this transformation kick started. A CVS pharmacy had been part of the initial plans for the Beechwood Shopping Center, 2650 Woodbridge Ave., which is a mixed-use property…

  • Just jammin’

    Nick Newport plays lead guitar for Tequilia Rose during Edison’s Annual Fall Family Spectacular along Amboy Ave. on Sept. 27. SCOTT FRIEDMAN

  • Movie screening set for Oct. 4 at library

    Marafiki Fair Trade will present “The True Cost,” a feature length documentary film that explores the impact of fashion on people and the planet at 2 p.m. on Oct. 4 at the Metuchen Public Library, 480 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen. Tickets are limited and available at Marafiki Fair Trade, 20 New St., Metuchen. The suggested donation…

  • Community center offers Beginner Bridge

    The Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Rd., Edison, will offer Bridge for Beginners with Instructor Gil Hollander from 3-5 p.m., Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and Nov. 5. The cost for the series is $48 for Community Campus members or $60 for nonmembers. For more information, call Sue Horwitz at…

  • Celebrate scarecrows at the library

    The Edison Public Library is offering scarecrow stories, facts and a craft for children ages 1-11 at 10:30 a.m. on Oct. 7 or at 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 8 at the Main Library, 340 Plainfield Ave., Edison. The North Edison Branch, 777 Grove Avenue, will offer the event at 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. on…

  • Community dinner announced

    Oak Tree Presbyterian Church, 445 Plainfield Rd., North Edison, will hold a free pasta dinner with live music at 6 p.m. on Oct. 9. All are welcome. For information, call 732-549-4178 or email www.oaktreechurch.org.

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