• School business administrator suspended after cocaine bust

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Longtime Woodbridge School Business Administrator Dennis DeMarino was suspended with pay from his job after police allegedly found approximately a gram of cocaine in his possession during a search of his motor vehicle last week. DeMarino, 46, of Cranford, was charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS) on…

  • Employee charged in murder of Woodbridge builder

    A laborer has been charged with killing his boss, Woodbridge builder Anthony Mocci, who was fatally beaten and stabbed in a house they were renovating in Carteret in January. Adison Trigueno, 25, of Irvington, was charged Feb. 18 with murder and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose in the Jan. 29 death of…

  • County Republicans seek candidates

    The Middlesex County Republican Organization (MCRO) invites all county residents who are interested in becoming Republican candidates in the upcoming June 2 primary election to schedule an appearance at the candidate screening committee meeting on March 11 and the subsequent county convention on March 21. Candidates will be screened for the state General Assembly, county…

  • Safety measures coming down the pike for Metuchen’s streets

    By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer METUCHEN — Borough officials have several initiatives underway as part of an ongoing effort to provide greater pedestrian and traffic safety. The Borough Council voted Feb. 17 to approve the installation of four-way stop signs at the intersections of Maple Avenue and Center Street, and West Chestnut Avenue and Center…

  • Exhibit, celebration mark Black History Month

    By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer In honor of Black History Month, the public can learn about prominent aspects of black culture at two events hosted by the Independent Club of Colonia. A Black Historical Exhibit is on display through March 7 at the club’s headquarters, 149 Delaware Ave., Colonia. The exhibit is open 6-…

  • Love stands test of time for local couples

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer George and Roselyn Gross celebrate their 70-year marriage at the annual Valentine’s Day dinner at Whispering Knoll assisted-living community in Edison. It doesn’t have to be Valentine’s Day to bring out the true love at Whispering Knoll assisted-living community. The Edison facility’s special care wing, which is home to those…

  • Lankey outlines plans to move Edison forward

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Mayor Thomas Lankey’s plans for the year range from hiring new police officers to spurring economic activity in Edison. During the 24th annual State of Edison Township Address, hosted by the Edison Chamber of Commerce at the Pines Manor on Feb. 19, the mayor discussed obstacles facing the township and…

  • Libraries, book clubs cater to niche interests

    By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer Libraries throughout central New Jersey host book clubs and discussion groups to suit a broad range of patrons’ interests. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR If New Jersey were hit with a zombie apocalypse, the odds for survival would not be great, according to Tyler Rousseau, emergent technologies coordinator at the Monroe…

  • Riding in cars with dogs

    By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features Pet safety is paramount when traveling. Here are a few tips to help make the trip less ‘ruff’ for everyone. Whether undertaking a short jaunt or a major excursion, family road trips can be hard enough on mom and dad, but adding one or more dogs to the passenger list…

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