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On 1/31/16 @ 2:37am – A Dunellen resident was arrested and charged with DWI, underage DWI and resisting arrest following a motor vehicle stop on Columbia Street. The vehicle was stopped for driving recklessly on South Washington Avenue. The driver was found to be intoxicated and arrested. He then pushed an officer and attempted to get back to his vehicle. He was restrained and then placed into the rear of the patrol car to be brought to headquarters. Continue Reading →
The Raritan Valley Rail Coalition (RVRC) was created in 1998 as a non-profit, bi-partisan group to advocate for a “one seat” ride from the Raritan Valley Line (RVL) into Penn Station, New York. In addition to a decrease in travel time and the anxiety of switching trains in Newark, the “one-seat” ride has been shown to increase property values in towns where there is a stop. In the past few years, NJ Transit has used its new dual-powered locomotives to take RVL riders straight into the Big Apple during mid-day and evening hours on weekdays. The RVRC is looking to complete its main goal, having all RVL trains go all the way to New York, including peak weekday hours and weekends. In order to accomplish this, they are asking residents to sign a petition which will be shared with local legislators. Continue Reading →
If you’re looking to start your own business, develop an idea you have for a business, or are currently searching for a job, be sure to sign up the Middlesex County Office of Workforce Development’s upcoming workshop. “Business Structure & Entrepreneurship” provides answers and resources on finding your place in the business world and is part of the SCORE Entrepreneurship Series of workshops. It is scheduled to be held from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, February 4 at the Middlesex County One-Stop Career Center, 550 Jersey Avenue, New Brunswick. The workshop is sponsored by SCORE/Princeton Chapter, Jersey Job Club, the Middlesex County Business Resource Center and the County Office of Workforce Development. Participants will learn aspects of entrepreneurship such as: legal structures of a business; business name selection and registration; getting an employer ID, the basics of a business plan; marketing and research issues and an overview of financial funding for your small business. Continue Reading →
The Middlesex County Prescription Drug Discount Card Program, offered through a partnership with ProAct, is available to all residents at zero cost. There are no prerequisites or qualifications to take advantage of the program. Discount cards are accepted at over 170 pharmacies within the county and at over 62,000 pharmacies nationwide. The program also covers prescriptions for pets. “This plan can help those who have no prescription coverage, minimal prescription coverage or those who must take certain medications that are not covered by their plans,” said Freeholder Director Ronald G. Rios. Continue Reading →
Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew C. Carey warns that two unrelated telephone scams could potentially bilk residents out of thousands of dollars. “These types of scams in which criminals use fear tactics for financial gain are becoming more prevalent throughout New Jersey,” Prosecutor Carey said. “These criminals often use personal information of the victims or their families to convince their targets to act. I urge all of our citizens to remain vigilant, be skeptical of such phone calls, and to contact the police if they receive such a phone call,” Prosecutor Carey said. In one scam, Prosecutor Carey and Chief Matthew Geist of the Middlesex Borough Police Department said an investigation determined that a group of unknown individuals may call potential targets, tell them that one of their relatives has been kidnapped, and that the family must wire money to ensure the victim’s safe return. Continue Reading →
This past December, 36 New Jersey Lottery instant games players claimed their games’ top prizes with combined annuity values of nearly $5.4 million. One of those players won the top prize on a $10,000 Pay Day scratch-off ticket purchased at Chamunda Enterprise Inc. (doing business as Kwik Mart), 221 North Avenue, Dunellen. Because retailers receive a bonus commission of 2.5% of the top prize, Kwik Mart was also a winner receiving a bonus of $250. Retailers also receive 5% on all other ticket sales plus other bonuses. “Everyone’s a winner with the Lottery,” said Carole Hedinger, New Jersey Lottery executive director. Continue Reading →
Due to the extreme amount of snow, we will be opening to the public on Tuesday, January 26th at 11:30am instead of tomorrow. Please stay safe and warm out there! Capital Craft offers the finest array of craft beers in the area, with 24 taps rotating daily. Choose from seasonal selections and exclusive labels hailing from the top brewers in New Jersey, the U.S., and around the globe. Don’t miss special events including tap takeovers, celebratory keg tappings, and gourmet beer dinners where you’ll have the opportunity to sample unique tastes and rare varieties. Continue Reading →
Elected officials, transportation professionals and the public are invited to the next meeting of the Raritan Valley Rail Coalition (RVRC) on Monday, Jan. 25th. The Raritan Valley Rail Coalition featured speaker Chairman Peter Palmer will present highlights from the December 2015 Quarterly One Seat Ride meeting with NJ Transit and unveil the Coalition’s 2016 one seat ride strategy. The trustees will also host the public premiere of its video supporting one seat ride. The Jan. Continue Reading →
Dunellen High School basketball player Jacqueline “Jackie” Von Itter reached her 1,000th career point in front of a home crowd at Wednesday’s game against Timothy Christian School. The Destroyers won, 40-18. Von Itter was only three points shy of the milestone at the start of the game. And with only minutes left in the second quarter, she hit a long jump shot from the right wing. The shot put her in an exclusive club; only handful of Destroyer basketball players have reached the 1000-point level including Lauren Stats (2006), Dylan Hoski (2013) and David Johnson (2015). Continue Reading →
The Middlesex County Office of Culture and Heritage will hold a free event honoring Presidents’ Day on Sunday, February 21 (1 p.m. and 3 p.m.) at the Indian Queen Tavern in East Jersey Old Town Village, located at 1050 River Road in Piscataway. The event features a portrayal of President Theodore Roosevelt by Peyton Dixon. Dixon is a professional actor who has been a member of American Historical Theatre since 2001. He has appeared as historic figures in such venues as Independence National Historical Park and the National Archives, as well as in television documentaries. Registration is required by 4 p.m. on Friday, February 19. Continue Reading →