Tag: Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
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Metuchen PBA, SportsPlex deliver gifts to children
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — A collaboration between the Metuchen Police Benevolent Association (PBA) Local 60 and the Metuchen SportsPlex amassed thousands of toys in three weeks to bring joy to sick and less fortunate children during the holidays. On Dec. 20, employees at the Metuchen SportsPlex and members of the Metuchen PBA…
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Kendall Park Marine encourages veterans to donate organs
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — On Nov. 25, 2012, then-Private First Class Chris Molnar was visiting his two friends before they went back to college after Thanksgiving break. Molnar had just been granted a 10-day leave of absence after completing three months of boot camp training at the United States Marine Corps…
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Metuchen’s Centenary United Methodist Church celebrates anniversary
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — Sponsoring and supporting refugees, collecting donations and holding mission trips are just some of the things the Centenary United Methodist Church thrives on. “We are a very mission oriented church,” said Rev. Anna Thomas, who has been the pastor at the church since 2011. The church celebrated its…
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Edison man charged in auto death
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — A 20-year-old township man was charged last week with vehicular homicide in the motor vehicle crash that killed a 93-year-old township man in July, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew C. Carey and Police Chief Thomas Bryan. Joseph Petrillo was charged during an investigation by Detective Michael Felcetto…
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Investigation continues in Edison car crash
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — An investigation by the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office continues into a crash involving a 56-year-old Park Ridge resident whose car collided with a township patrol car and injured a patrolman last month. The incident occurred shortly after 11 p.m. on Oct. 8, according to police. Police Officer Michael…
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Edison police officer saves newborn’s life
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — A 16-year veteran of the Edison Police Department is being credited with saving the life of newborn baby girl who he found blue and unresponsive at her family’s North Edison townhouse, according to Police Chief Thomas Bryan. Officer Brian Freund was first to arrive at the home on…
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Girls struck, injured on New Dover Road
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — Two 11-year-old girls suffered multiple injuries, including broken bones, after getting hit by a motor vehicle after they allegedly darted across New Dover Road near Lawlor Court. The incident occurred around 2:20 p.m. on Sept. 29, according to police. According to police, witnesses told investigating Officer Salvatore Cipolla…
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Fatal crash claims life of 96-year-old
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Police are investigating a motor vehicle crash that claimed the life of a 96-year-old. The crash occurred on Cranbury-South River Road (Route 535) at the intersection of Route 32 at 1:23 p.m. on Sept. 27, according to information provided by the South Brunswick Police Department. A Honda Accord was reportedly making a left turn…
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Off-duty Edison officer saves life at courthouse
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer As Edison Police Sgt. Michael Carter reported to the Middlesex County Courthouse in New Brunswick for jury duty last week, his police training kicked into gear when he helped save the life of another potential juror. With help from a female juror, Carter administered cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to a 68-year-old South Plainfield…
