• Edison police to offer another round of ‘Coffee with a Cop’

    EDISON — Township police are again reaching out to residents through the “Coffee with a Cop” program. Citing the success of the first round of sit-downs in area establishments with township residents, police have announced that they plan to continue the program. “I am very excited to continue the ‘Coffee with a Cop’ initiative here…

  • Edison police take to social media

    EDISON — The Edison Police Department has announced the launch of a Facebook page and Twitter account for citizens to access information pertaining to the Police Department and the township as a whole. Information that may be made available through both social media outlets will include road closures, upcoming events, requests for assistance from the…

  • Pedestrian killed on Rt. 1 in Edison

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian accident that occurred on Route 1 and Old Post Road early Monday morning. The incident occurred around 3:30 a.m. March 10 near the Boston Market, according to police Lt. Sal Filannino. Filannino said all he could say at this time was that…

  • Edison man admits to role in building Virginians’ fake-identification scheme

    EDISON — A township man pleaded guilty to his role in a fake-identification ring based in Charlottesville, Va., according to U.S. Attorney Timothy J. Heaphy. Michael A. DelRio, also known as Copernicus Lionheart, 19, submitted his guilty plea March 5 to one count of conspiracy to commit identification document fraud in the U.S. District Court…

  • COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD

    Alternative route teaching session scheduled An information session for prospective teachers will be held at 6 p.m. March 18 in the Brunswick Room at Middlesex County College (MCC)’s Crabiel Hall. Participants must hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. The session will outline the steps needed to obtain a teaching certificate through this alternate route program,…

  • Photo

    Students from Metuchen’s St. Francis Cathedral School who emerged victorious in the free-throw competition hosted by the Metuchen Elks display their trophies. Pictured are, left to right, Jack Hogarty, Elk Gary Dengelegi, Mackenzie Bloss, Lavanya Rao, Alex Wood, Tyler Kadi, Gabrielle Welle, Principal Barbara Stevens and physical education teacher Carolyn Roberts. PHOTO COURTESY OF ST.…

  • Board defends Diwali, Veterans Day decision

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Woodbridge school officials are defending their decision to give students a day off for Diwali next fall and keep schools open on Veterans Day. Board of Education President Brian Molnar took time during the board’s Feb. 20 meeting to clear up what he described as a misunderstanding among some members…

  • Purim Carnival set for March 16

    The Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison, will hold its Purim Carnival Extravaganza from noon to 3 p.m. March 16. The event will feature games and activities for children of all ages, prizes, an inflatable bounce house, swimming, a live reptile show, face painting, food, hamantashen and raffles. Admission and…

  • ‘All Shook Up’ playing at Edison High School

    The Edison High School Drama Club will feature “All Shook Up,” a familyfriendly musical featuring the songs of Elvis Presley. Remaining shows are set for 7 p.m. March 13 and 15 in the Edison High School auditorium, 50 Boulevard of Eagles, Edison. Discounted tickets may be purchased in advance for $12 at www.edisonhighdrama.com. Tickets may…

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