• Remember victims of Sept. 11, 2001

    It is hard to believe that it has been 14 years since the terrorist attacks on the United States at the World Trade Center, on United Flight 93, which crashed in Pennsylvania, and at the Pentagon. Nearly 3,000 people, including civilians, flight crews, police officers and firemen, died that day in these vicious attacks. Each…

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    The sun sets over Sandy Hook Bay in northern Monmouth County, illuminating the Twin Lights lighthouse in Highlands on its journey below the horizon. JESSICA D’AMICO/STAFF

  • ‘Downton Abbey’ encore set for Sept. 13

    Downton Abbey: A Staged Radio Play Parody and High Tea will be held at 4 p.m. Sept. 13 at The Old Franklin Schoolhouse, 491 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen. The performance will feature Jeff Maschi as Robert Crawley (Earl of Grantham) and head valet John Bates; Danielle Illario as kitchen maid Daisy Mason, head housemaid Anna May…

  • Four teenagers charged in car burglaries

    WOODBRIDGE — Four teenagers face charges after being apprehended by township police in connection with a rash of car burglaries and thefts in Iselin, according to police. Masiyah Jamaelle Williams, 18, of Iselin, along with three juveniles — two from Iselin, ages 14 and 17, and one from Plainfield, age 16 — were charged Aug.…

  • Leaf bags distribution in question in Edison

    By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent EDISON — The fate of the township’s leaf bag program is unclear, despite a vote against the program by the Township Council. Approval would have enabled the township to purchase 200,000 30-gallon leaf bags for distribution to residents in bundles of 20 or 40 in late September and early October. At…

  • Festival of Marching to highlight bands

    Edison High School will hold the annual Festival of Marching on Sept. 12 at the Matthew J. Drawl Stadium at Edison High School. This event is the kick-off to the Marching Band season in New Jersey and will highlight many of the area’s top marching bands as well as the Edison Marching Eagles.

  • Hindu statesman to be honored at Global Dharma Conference

    EDISON — Hindu statesman Rajan Zed will receive the “Pride of Dharma” Award at the Global Dharma Conference at the New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center in Edison on Sept. 11. The award recognizes the outstanding contributions of Hindus who have made a major impact on the Hindu society in an effort to protect, preserve…

  • Mountaineer aims to reach new heights in helping feed hungry

    By PJ CANDIDO Staff Writer A man’s passion for mountaineering is making a positive difference by benefiting people in need. Jason Friedman, 40, of New Brunswick, is set to climb Mt. Whitney in California, from Oct. 3 through Oct. 6. The tallest peak in the continental United States, Mt. Whitney tops off at 14,505 feet.…

  • Coaches, trainers see improvements in player safety

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer In recent years, coaches have placed greater importance on understanding the dangers of practicing in the heat and the need for proper hydration. Coaches have received training on hydration, concussions and the use of defibrillators in an effort to improve player safety. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR High school coaches are…

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