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Night of rock, reggae scheduled for Oct. 12
Scott Paynter, founding lead singer of the reggae band Jah Works, and Philadelphia singer Tekeytha Fullwood will perform at 8 p.m. Oct. 12 at the Old Franklin Schoolhouse in Metuchen. The event will be an intimate, old-school acoustic performance of classic and original reggae, roots and rock music. Doors will open at 7 p.m. with…
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Spirits of Woodbridge’s past to appear at Ghost Walk
By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer A s New Jersey’s oldest chartered settlement, the township is home to a rich history that incorporates many notable characters of years past. Some of their ghosts will pay a visit to Woodbridge during the fifth annual Ghost Walk on Oct. 12 and 19. “It’s extremely popular. It’s sold out…
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Edison high schools shine in proficiency test scores
By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer EDISON — The Edison Public School District surpassed the average number of students who earned proficient scores on the High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA) in 2012, compared to the state and districts with similar demographics. “The school board is very proud of the work that the administration and the teaching…
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Sammy’s Hope helps homeless animals
By AMY ROSEN Staff Writer Volunteer Dave Gaier of Metuchen walks Jerry during an adoption open house at the Edison Animal Shelter on Oct. 2. PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN There is hope for the homeless animals at the Edison Animal Shelter — it’s an organization called Sammy’s Hope. Organized in 2010, Sammy’s Hope partners with…
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Anti-Semitic vandalism found at rabbi’s home in Edison
By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Police are investigating the defacing of a campaign sign on the lawn of Edison resident Rabbi Bernhard Rosenberg. The incident marks the second hate crime in recent weeks. EDISON — Anti-Semitic vandalism greeted a township rabbi as he stepped out of his home Monday morning, marking the second incident of…
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County gun buyback takes 1,800 firearms off streets
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Investigator James Napp of the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office holds up a real semi-automatic assault weapon and a BB gun depicting a semi-automatic assault weapon. KATHY CHANG/STAFF Nearly 16,000 firearms of all sizes — legal and illegal — are off the streets in New Jersey, thanks to gun buyback programs…
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GUEST COLUMN
Your town, your newspaper, your life JIM ZACHARY A s newspaper executives struggle over whether the news should be digital first, tablet first, SMS first or print first, readers know exactly what they want their local newspaper to be — community first. Reading a newspaper is not like reading novel, a magazine, a history book,…
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LETTERS
Charles Darwin enlightened us all A New Jersey congressman has proposed setting aside Feb. 12 to honor Charles Darwin (Darwin Day) for his contribution to the natural sciences and the importance of science in the betterment of humanity. Conservative Republicans are opposed to the resolution. Gee, what a surprise. It sort of gives added meaning…
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