Middlesex County News

August 31, 2024

Haga clic aquí para leer esta historia en inglés NEW BRUNSWICK – Ashley Caldwell, weeks from her 20th birthday, is ready to join the New Brunswick Board of Education. And no one knows that more than her best friend, who has known her going back to when they would run around together in the ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – Fall Freecycling Day will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 28, at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center on Cranbury Road. Items for freecycling must be dropped off no later than 1 p.m. Rain will cancel the event. Check the Friends of the East Brunswick ...

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WOODBRIDGE — Assembly Speaker Craig J. Coughlin delivered $168,365, from July’s “Bowl for Hunger” fundraiser, to benefit 30 food pantries in the 19th Legislative District towns that he represents. The money will help fight food insecurity in Carteret, Perth Amboy, Sayreville, South Amboy, and ...

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WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Assembly Speaker Craig J. Coughlin delivered $168,365, from July’s “Bowl for Hunger” fundraiser, to benefit 30 food pantries in the 19th legislative district towns that he represents. The money will help fight food insecurity in Carteret, Perth Amboy, Sayreville, South Amboy, and ...

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PERTH AMBOY - The City of Perth Amboy revealed a new mural, "Eternal Bonds: Stories of Love and Legacy," at the Richard F. Stack Apartments. This work of art is designed as a tribute to the city’s senior community members, capturing the deep family traditions and enduring connections in Perth ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Ashley Caldwell, weeks from her 20th birthday, is ready to join the New Brunswick Board of Education. And no one knows that more than her best friend, who has known her going back to when they would run around together in the playground during kindergarten recess. “Ashley ...

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PERTH AMBOY, NJ - The City of Perth Amboy revealed a new mural, "Eternal Bonds: Stories of Love and Legacy," at the Richard F. Stack Apartments. This work of art is designed as a tribute to the city’s senior community members, capturing the deep family traditions and enduring connections in Perth ...

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EDISON, NJ - The Edison Public Library’s Plainfield Avenue location, which has been closed to patrons and staff for two weeks for asbestos abatement, will reopen to the public at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4.  “We are extremely grateful that the mandatory cleanup was completed on schedule and ...

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EDISON, NJ - The Edison Public Library’s Plainfield Avenue location, which has been closed to patrons and staff for two weeks for asbestos abatement, will reopen to the public at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4.  “We are extremely grateful that the mandatory cleanup was completed on schedule and ...

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PERTH AMBOY, NJ - The City of Perth Amboy revealed a new mural, "Eternal Bonds: Stories of Love and Legacy," at the Richard F. Stack Apartments. This work of art is designed as a tribute to the city’s senior community members, capturing the deep family traditions and enduring connections in Perth ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Ashley Caldwell, weeks from her 20th birthday, is ready to join the New Brunswick Board of Education. And no one knows that more than her best friend, who has known her going back to when they would run around together in the playground during kindergarten recess. “Ashley ...

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PERTH AMBOY - The City of Perth Amboy revealed a new mural, "Eternal Bonds: Stories of Love and Legacy," at the Richard F. Stack Apartments. This work of art is designed as a tribute to the city’s senior community members, capturing the deep family traditions and enduring connections in Perth ...

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SAYREVILLE, NJ -- Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Daniel Plumacker of the Sayreville Police announced that a Sayreville man has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting that occurred on August 20, 2024, in the borough. On August 20, 2024, authorities received a ...

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SAYREVILLE, NJ -- Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Daniel Plumacker of the Sayreville Police announced that a Sayreville man has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting that occurred on August 20, 2024, in the borough. On August 20, 2024, authorities received a ...

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PERTH AMBOY - The City of Perth Amboy revealed a new mural, "Eternal Bonds: Stories of Love and Legacy," at the Richard F. Stack Apartments. This work of art is designed as a tribute to the city’s senior community members, capturing the deep family traditions and enduring connections in Perth ...

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EDISON - The Edison Public Library’s Plainfield Avenue location, which has been closed to patrons and staff for two weeks for asbestos abatement, will reopen to the public at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 4.  “We are extremely grateful that the mandatory cleanup was completed on schedule and ...

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EDISON, NJ - The Edison Public Library’s Plainfield Avenue location, which has been closed to patrons and staff for two weeks for asbestos abatement, will reopen to the public at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4.  “We are extremely grateful that the mandatory cleanup was completed on schedule and ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK – The pastor of a New Brunswick church is facing charges after he allegedly sexually assaulted a child. Roby D. Cruz-Hernandez, 61, a pastor at Iglesia Pentecostal El Mesias, or El Mesias Pentecostal Church, has been charged with second-degree sexual assault and third-degree ...

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PISCATAWAY, NJ – Football fans and chicken wing lovers from across the area lined up to meet NFL champion and Piscataway native, Malcolm Jenkins who opened his first Wingstop location in New Jersey on Thursday. The grand opening celebration, setup tailgate style with football themed giveaways, ...

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PISCATAWAY – Football fans and chicken wing lovers from across the area lined up to meet former National Football League player and Piscataway native Malcolm Jenkins, who opened his first Wingstop location in New Jersey on Thursday. The grand opening, set up tailgate style with football-themed ...

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MONROE, NJ — A missing four-year-old child apparently drowned in a pond about 50 yards from their family's home, according to a press release by the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office. In a prepared statement from Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Monroe Township Police Chief ...

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OLD BRIDGE, NJ — Police continue to investigate a Wednesday afternoon boat explosion at a Laurence Harbor marina that injured two men. The blast happened just before 3:30 p.m. on Aug. 28 at Raritan Marina, on Route 35, prompting a swift response from township police, firefighters and EMTs, local ...

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OLD BRIDGE, NJ — Police continue to investigate a Wednesday afternoon boat explosion at a Laurence Harbor marina that injured two men. The blast happened just before 3:30 pm on Aug. 28 at Raritan Marina, 1707 Route 35, prompting a swift response from township police, firefighters and EMTs, local ...

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OLD BRIDGE, NJ — Police continue to investigate a Wednesday afternoon boat explosion at a Laurence Harbor marina that injured two men. The blast happened just before 3:30 p.m. on Aug. 28 at Raritan Marina, on Route 35, prompting a swift response from township police, firefighters and EMTs, local ...

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MONROE, NJ — A missing four-year-old child apparently drowned in a pond about 50 yards from their family's home, according to a press release by the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office. In a prepared statement from Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Monroe Township Police Chief ...

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MONROE, NJ — A missing 4-year-old child apparently drowned in a pond about 50 yards from their family's home, authorities said. A prepared statement from Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and township Police Chief Griffin M. Banos did not say if the child was a boy or girl. The ...

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OLD BRIDGE, NJ — Police continue to investigate a Wednesday afternoon boat explosion at a Laurence Harbor marina that injured two men. The blast happened just before 3:30 pm on Aug. 28 at Raritan Marina, 1707 Route 35, prompting a swift response from township police, firefighters and EMTs, local ...

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OLD BRIDGE, NJ — Police continue to investigate a Wednesday afternoon boat explosion at a Laurence Harbor marina that injured two men. The blast happened just before 3:30 pm on Aug. 28 at Raritan Marina, 1707 Route 35, prompting a swift response from township police, firefighters and EMTs, local ...

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MONROE, NJ — A missing 4-year-old child apparently drowned in a pond about 50 yards from their family's home, authorities said. A prepared statement from Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and township Police Chief Griffin M. Banos did not say if the child was a boy or girl. The ...

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OLD BRIDGE — Police continue to investigate a Wednesday afternoon boat explosion at a Laurence Harbor marina that injured two men. The blast happened just before 3:30 p.m. on Aug. 28 at Raritan Marina, 1707 Route 35, prompting a swift response from township police, firefighters and EMTs, local ...

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