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Award-winning robotics team uses creativity to solve problems
By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Sixth-grade students Gary Misko, left, and Michael Miranda of St. Matthew School’s robotics club prepare a robot to hoist a Lego dog on the morning of Jan. 24. JACK MURTHA/STAFF EDISON — Before the next big thing leaves its mark on society, the innovators of tomorrow must walk many different…
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Earth Treasures making memories for 40 years
By NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer Earth Treasures is located on Route 36 in Eatontown and features a diverse selection of jewelry. NICOLE ANTONUCCI/STAFF When customers arrive at Earth Treasures jewelry store in Eatontown, they may embark on a journey that will continue for years. This begins when the customer walks through the main door and…
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College will offer Saturday hours
Students and future students in need of enrollment services at Middlesex County College, 2600 Woodbridge Ave., Edison, may take advantage of special hours on Feb. 8. from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Offices that will be open include Academic Advising, Admissions, Counseling and Career Services, EOF, Financial Aid, Minority Student Affairs, Registration, Student Activities and Testing.…
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Crossing guards needed in Metuchen
The Metuchen Police Department is accepting applications from those interested in serving as crossing guards. Interested parties should contact Sgt. David Liantonio at 732-632-8547.
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Edison police seek help in solving murder case
EDISON — Township police are seeking help from the public in solving a 35- year-old murder case. The cold case dates back to July 7, 1979, when Donald Cennamo was found dead in the driveway of his Wilson Avenue home in the township in the early morning hours. Cennamo, 35 at the time, died from…
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Teacher faces child-porn charges
Ronald Scott EDISON — A schoolteacher who lives in the township has been charged with downloading and sharing child pornography, according to the New Jersey State Police. Ronald Scott, 61, a music teacher in the Elizabeth School District, was charged with possession and distribution of child pornography after police executed a search warrant at his…
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Groups tailor aid to victims
By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Domestic violence affects those from all walks of life, and the organizations that help victims take care to accommodate them all. “There are a lot of cultural nuances we have to keep in mind, and we will work accordingly,” said Devangi Raval of Manavi, a New Brunswick organization for South…
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‘Casablanca’ event set for Valentine’s Day
A “Casablanca” staged radio play and Valentine’s Day party is set for Feb. 14 from 9-11 p.m. at the Old Franklin Schoolhouse, 491 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen. The play will feature Carlyle Owens, Laurence Mintz, Michael Jarmus, Danielle Illario and Alex Dawson portraying the characters in the romantic classic, with period costumes, theatrical lighting, vintage commercials…
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Edison school board fills seat
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Jerry Shi EDISON — The Board of Education chose a citizen who has been active in school and community activities for many years to fill a vacancy on the nine-member board last week. Jerry Shi fills the vacancy left by Sapana Shah, who was elected to the Township Council in…
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