Middlesex County News

November 24, 2024

SOMERVILLE, NJ – A Piscataway man has been sentenced to seven years in New Jersey state prison for sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl at his former residence in Bound Brook. Lenic Galvan, 22, was sentenced in a Somerset County court on Monday after he was found guilty last May of second-degree ...

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WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Get ready for the fourth annual 5K “Turkey Trot” walk/run on Saturday, Nov. 30, benefitting the Marisa Tufaro Foundation. The Woodbridge Turkey Trot starts at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, at Alvin P. Williams Memorial Park in Sewaren on a course parallel to its scenic waterfront and area ...

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SOMERVILLE, NJ – A Piscataway man has been sentenced to seven years in New Jersey state prison for sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl at his former residence in Bound Brook. Lenic Galvan, 22, was sentenced in a Somerset County court on Monday after he was found guilty last May of second-degree ...

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WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Get ready for the fourth annual 5K “Turkey Trot” walk/run on Saturday, Nov. 30, benefitting the Marisa Tufaro Foundation. The Woodbridge Turkey Trot starts at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, at Alvin P. Williams Memorial Park in Sewaren on a course parallel to its scenic waterfront and area ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — “Going vertical.”  That's what they say in the construction business when buildings begin to rise from their foundations.  After years of planning, excavating and laying underground infrastructure, new residences have gone vertical along Tices Lane and Route 18 in East ...

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Edison, NJ – The Edison Police Department is requesting the community's assistance in locating Jakiyah Herron, a missing person last seen leaving on foot. Herron is approximately 30 years old and is known to frequent train stations in the area.According to authorities, she was last seen wearing a ...

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EDISON, NJ - The ice skating rink at Roosevelt Park is open for the 2024–2025 winter season. The ice skating rink will be open to the public until March 30th, 2025.“Each winter, thousands of people swarm to the rink to experience outdoor ice skating right in their own backyard,” reads the county’s ...

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SOMERVILLE, NJ – A Piscataway man has been sentenced to seven years in New Jersey state prison for sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl at his former residence in Bound Brook.Lenic Galvan, 22, was sentenced in a Somerset County court on Monday after he was found guilty last May of second-degree ...

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SOMERVILLE, NJ – A Piscataway man has been sentenced to seven years in New Jersey state prison for sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl at his former residence in Bound Brook.Lenic Galvan, 22, was sentenced in a Somerset County court on Monday after he was found guilty last May of second-degree ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - “Going vertical.”  That's what they say in the construction business when buildings begin to rise from their unglamorous foundations. And, after years of planning, excavating and laying underground infrastructure, new residences have gone vertical on Tices Lane and Route 18 in ...

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WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Police have arrested a 57-year-old man allegedly behind a “fireball” blaze that ravaged two Menlo Park Terrace homes early on Thursday, Nov. 21, leaving two families homeless as the holiday season approaches. Police charged Anthony J. Burke, 57, with several counts of aggravated ...

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WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Police have arrested a 57-year-old man allegedly behind a “fireball” blaze that ravaged two Menlo Park Terrace homes early on Thursday, Nov. 21, leaving two families homeless as the holiday season approaches. Police charged Anthony J. Burke, 57, with several counts of aggravated ...

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WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Police have arrested a 57-year-old man allegedly behind a “fireball” blaze that ravaged two Menlo Park Terrace homes early on Thursday, Nov. 21, leaving two families homeless as the holiday season approaches,Police charged Anthony J. Burke, 57, with several counts of aggravated ...

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MILLTOWN - The 2024 Jenna’s Drive is collecting new, unwrapped toys on Sunday, December 8 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 24 Sherman Drive. This year's donations will go to the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House to mark its 50th anniversary. In 2014, Jenna Dumanski began Jenna's Drive as a way to give ...

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WOODBRIDGE — Police have arrested a 57-year-old man allegedly behind a “fireball” blaze that ravaged two Menlo Park Terrace homes early on Thursday, Nov. 21, leaving two families homeless.Police charged Anthony J. Burke, 57, with several counts of aggravated arson, aggravated assault on police ...

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WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Police have arrested a 57-year-old man allegedly behind a “fireball” blaze that ravaged two Menlo Park Terrace homes early on Thursday, Nov. 21, leaving two families homeless as the holiday season approaches,Police charged Anthony J. Burke, 57, with several counts of aggravated ...

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MILLTOWN, NJ - ‘Tis the season for giving and to kick off the holiday smiles, the 2024 Jenna’s Drive is collecting new, unwrapped toys on Sunday, December 8 from 11a.m. to 4 p.m. at 24 Sherman Drive. This year's donations will be going to the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House to mark their 50th ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Two East Brunswick sisters, graduates of East Brunswick High School, have achieved the status of Company Grade Officer in the United States Air Force.  Sarah Sawicki Cap and Theresa Sawicki have both achieved the rank of Lieutenant in the USAF.  Both were active in track and ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Two East Brunswick sisters, graduates of East Brunswick High School, have achieved the status of Company Grade Officer in the United States Air Force.  Sarah Sawicki Cap and Theresa Sawicki have both achieved the rank of Lieutenant in the USAF.  Both were active in track and ...

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MILLTOWN, NJ - ‘Tis the season for giving and to kick off the holiday smiles, the 2024 Jenna’s Drive is collecting new, unwrapped toys on Sunday, December 8 from 11a.m. to 4 p.m. at 24 Sherman Drive. This year's donations will be going to the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House to mark their 50th ...

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CARTERET — High school thespians from Middlesex, Mercer and Somerset counties are now eligible for the 2025 Marquee Awards, hosted for a third year by Carteret’s popular Performing Arts & Events Center.High schools in Middlesex, Mercer and Somerset counties that stage musicals are eligible for ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - Join us for a family-friendly Turkey Trot and 5K at the picturesque Raritan Bay Waterfront Park, all in support of fighting food insecurity in Middlesex County. This Thanksgiving Day event combines giving thanks with giving back to the community, all while getting in some ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - Join us for a family-friendly Turkey Trot and 5K at the picturesque Raritan Bay Waterfront Park, all in support of fighting food insecurity in Middlesex County. This Thanksgiving Day event combines giving thanks with giving back to the community, all while getting in some ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - Join in the family-friendly Turkey Trot and 5K at the picturesque Raritan Bay Waterfront Park, all in support of fighting food insecurity in Middlesex County. This Thanksgiving Day event combines giving thanks with giving back to the community, all while getting in some ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - Join in the family-friendly Turkey Trot and 5K at the picturesque Raritan Bay Waterfront Park, all in support of fighting food insecurity in Middlesex County. This Thanksgiving Day event combines giving thanks with giving back to the community, all while getting in some ...

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EDISON, NJ — People may be able to buy booze earlier on Sundays, New Year’s Day, and possibly other holidays in this sprawling community.The Edison Township Council is considering an ordinance to make it earlier for stores and bars to sell and serve alcohol on Sundays and other holidays.“Many ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY - Join us for a family-friendly Turkey Trot and 5K at the picturesque Raritan Bay Waterfront Park, all in support of fighting food insecurity in Middlesex County. This Thanksgiving Day event combines giving thanks with giving back to the community, all while getting in some ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - This holiday season, VFW Post 133 is excited to host a Toy Drive to support the families of the 3rd Battalion, 112th Field Artillery Regiment as they return home! We’re collecting toys to make the upcoming Christmas Welcome Home Party a memorable and joyful celebration for the ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK - VFW Post 133 is hosting a Toy Drive to support the families of the 3rd Battalion, 112th Field Artillery Regiment as they return home. We’re collecting toys to make the upcoming Christmas Welcome Home Party a memorable and joyful celebration for the children of our brave service ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK – A New Brunswick resident was being treated at a local hospital after sustaining a gunshot wound to his shoulder, police said.The 52-year-old shooting victim, whose identity was not released by police, was being treated for an injury that was not considered life threatening, ...

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