Edison, NJ
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Mercer County Man Charged In Home Invasion, Sexual Assault: Middlesex Prosecutor Mercer County Man Charged In Home Invasion, Sexual Assault: Middlesex Prosecutor Mercer County Man Charged In Home Invasion, Sexual Assault: Middlesex Prosecutor
Mercer County Man Charged In Home Invasion, Sexual Assault: Middlesex Prosecutor A Mercer County man has been charged with attempted murder in a home invasion, authorities said. Justin Surofsky, 26, of Hightstown was arrested in East Windsor without incident and charged with two counts of first-degree Aggravated Sexual Assault, first- degree Criminal Attempt-Murder, second-degree Burglary, third-degree Aggravated Criminal Sexual Contact, second-degree Kidnapping, third-degree Criminal Restraint, second-degree Aggravated Assault, and first-degree Robbery, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone.  On Thursday, July …

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by Jon Craig
Lakewood, NJ
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Where To Watch Fireworks On The Fourth In Central Jersey, The Shore Where To Watch Fireworks On The Fourth In Central Jersey, The Shore Where To Watch Fireworks On The Fourth In Central Jersey, The Shore
Where To Watch Fireworks On The Fourth In Central Jersey, The Shore If you missed the fireworks this weekend, no worries. There are plenty of places to watch fireworks in South Jersey on the Fourth of July. (and in a few cases, Monday, July 3.) Middlesex County East Brunswick will host its 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular starting at 6 p.m. on July 4 at the Community Arts Center at 721 Cranbury Road.  Edison residents can enjoy a  fireworks display starting at 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4 at Papaianni Park, 100 Municipal Blvd. Milltown will host its Fourth of July celebration on July 4. Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m. Monroe will view firew…

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by Jon Craig
Edison, NJ
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Rutgers University Student Committed Suicide: Prosecutor Rutgers University Student Committed Suicide: Prosecutor Rutgers University Student Committed Suicide: Prosecutor
Rutgers University Student Committed Suicide: Prosecutor Authorities are investigating after the body of a male student was found on the Rutgers University Campus in Piscataway. The death was ruled a suicide, they said. There was no threat to the public and no foul play was suspected, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Kenneth Cop of the Rutgers Police Department. The discovery was made around 6 a.m. Tuesday, June 27 on Busch Campus, police said. Anyone with information is asked to contact Sergeant Calvert of the Rutgers Police Department at 732-932-7211 or Detective Michelle Coppola …

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by Jon Craig
Edison, NJ
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Driver Dies In Fiery Overnight Central Jersey Crash: Prosecutor Driver Dies In Fiery Overnight Central Jersey Crash: Prosecutor Driver Dies In Fiery Overnight Central Jersey Crash: Prosecutor
Driver Dies In Fiery Overnight Central Jersey Crash: Prosecutor One person died in a fiery crash overnight in Middlesex County. A Lexus that was traveling down Stelton Road struck the passenger side door of the Ford Focus turning left onto Mindy Lane around 1:40 a.m. Saturday, June 3 in Piscataway, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone said. The Lexus struck a utility pole and caught fire. The Ford Focus also caught fire. The driver of the Ford Focus was pronounced dead at the scene. Both the driver and passenger of the Lexus were transported to the hospital for treatment. This is an active and ongoing investigation. Anyone with information…

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by Cecilia Levine
Edison, NJ
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Second Suspect Charged In Central Jersey Shooting: Prosecutor Second Suspect Charged In Central Jersey Shooting: Prosecutor Second Suspect Charged In Central Jersey Shooting: Prosecutor
Second Suspect Charged In Central Jersey Shooting: Prosecutor A 26-year-old Middlesex County man has been charged in connection with an October 2022 shooting, authorities said. Gary Manley of Edison was charged while incarcerated with first-degree attempted murder,  first-degree conspiracy to commit murder, and weapons offenses, they said. Another suspect was previously charged in the non-fatal shooting, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Highland Park Police Chief Richard Abrams. On Oct. 28, 2022, at approximately 7:45 p.m., police responded to South Eleventh Avenue for a shooting, they said. …

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by Jon Craig
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
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Morristown Staff Pharmacist Requiring New Modified Van After Rt. 287 Malfunction Sees Support Morristown Staff Pharmacist Requiring New Modified Van After Rt. 287 Malfunction Sees Support Morristown Staff Pharmacist Requiring New Modified Van After Rt. 287 Malfunction Sees Support
Morristown Staff Pharmacist Requiring New Modified Van After Rt. 287 Malfunction Sees Support A devoted Staff Pharmacist at Morristown Medical Center is seeing support after her modified van malfunctioned on Route 287, leaving her without transportation and unable to work. Laura Nellen, who was born with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type III, has undergone countless surgeries throughout her hospital stays and has been fully wheelchair-bound since 2018, she writes in a GoFundMe launched for financial support. Nellen persevered and earned a B.S. in Chemistry from NYU in 2016 before graduating from Rutgers University with my Doctorate of Pharmacy last year, settling into a Staff Pharmacist…

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by Valerie Musson
Ashburn, VA
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Virginia Bakery Owner Finds Calling Making Life Sweeter For All Virginia Bakery Owner Finds Calling Making Life Sweeter For All Virginia Bakery Owner Finds Calling Making Life Sweeter For All
Virginia Bakery Owner Finds Calling Making Life Sweeter For All Alyssa Sobecki is not a baker. She is The Difference Baker. Sobecki has had several professional roles over the years — from hair stylist to mortgage loan officer to business coach and consultant—but she’s finally found her calling with The Difference Baker. It’s an idea, she said, that God put into her heart.  Her shop in Ashburn is the only retail location in the United States that carries nine certifications that it is free from top food allergens.  And as the number of those with food allergies increases, more and more people are looking for shops just like The Difference Baker, espec…

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by Vira Mamchur Schwartz
Edison, NJ
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NJ Native Finds Calling Making Life Sweeter For All NJ Native Finds Calling Making Life Sweeter For All NJ Native Finds Calling Making Life Sweeter For All
NJ Native Finds Calling Making Life Sweeter For All Alyssa Sobecki is not a baker. She is The Difference Baker. Sobecki, a Piscataway native, has had several professional roles over the years — from hair stylist to mortgage loan officer to business coach and consultant—but she’s finally found her calling with The Difference Baker, her bake shop in Loudoun County, VA. It’s an idea, she said, that God put into her heart.  Her shop in Ashburn is the only retail location in the United States that carries nine certifications that it is free from top food allergens.  And as the number of those with food allergies increases, more and more people…

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by Vira Mamchur Schwartz
Edison, NJ
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Driver, 30, Dies When Car Plunges Into Central Jersey Lake Driver, 30, Dies When Car Plunges Into Central Jersey Lake Driver, 30, Dies When Car Plunges Into Central Jersey Lake
Driver, 30, Dies When Car Plunges Into Central Jersey Lake A 30-year-old New Brunswick resident died after driving into Lake Nelson, authorities said. Alquan Green was driving north on Metlars Lane at 6:51 p.m. Saturday, May 13 when his SUV crashed through a guardrail and landed in the lake, Piscataway officials said. Green was taken to a local hospital, where he died of his injuries. Piscataway Township Police Department Patrol Officers Lance LeBrew, Michael J. Medvecky and Kyle Snyder and Lake Nelson resident Dennis Gilbert dove into the water to try to save the driver. The Somerset Dive Team subsequently had to secure the car to have a special…

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by Jon Craig
Edison, NJ
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Dogs Woke Fire Victim But Home Destroyed In Central Jersey Dogs Woke Fire Victim But Home Destroyed In Central Jersey Dogs Woke Fire Victim But Home Destroyed In Central Jersey
Dogs Woke Fire Victim But Home Destroyed In Central Jersey A Central Jersey woman and her dogs are recovering after their home was heavily damaged by fire last week. Friends have come to the aid of Valentina Mejia who was asleep when she was abruptly woken up by her dogs barking. A fire had broken out Wednesday, April 26, on the first floor of her house, Alex Errico of Piscataway wrote on this GoFundMe page. Fortunately she was able to escape and her two dogs were soon rescued by first responders.Valentina was hospitalized for the following five days in the ICU. Her dogs were taken to the animal hospital and stayed several nights to heal…

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by Jon Craig
Edison, NJ
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Coach, Special Ed Teacher Filmed Sex Acts With Child: Prosecutor Coach, Special Ed Teacher Filmed Sex Acts With Child: Prosecutor Coach, Special Ed Teacher Filmed Sex Acts With Child: Prosecutor
Coach, Special Ed Teacher Filmed Sex Acts With Child: Prosecutor A former wrestling coach and special education teacher has admitted to having sexual contact with a child, authorities said. John.Denuto, 46, of Spotswood pleaded guilty to child endangerment and other offenses on Friday, April 14, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone. Denuto, a former special education teacher at the Sayreville Middle School and former wrestling coach at numerous other schools and organizations who exploited his position as both a teacher and a wrestling coach to meet and abuse his victims was initially arrested on February 15, …

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by Jon Craig
Edison, NJ
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Jersey Cash 5 Green Ball Wins $50K Prize Jersey Cash 5 Green Ball Wins $50K Prize Jersey Cash 5 Green Ball Wins $50K Prize
Jersey Cash 5 Green Ball Wins $50K Prize A new "green ball" drawing in the Jersey Cash 5 game had a $50,000 winner, state Lottery officials said. The Lottery launched its Jersey Cash 5 Green Ball promotion on Monday, March 6, and the first Green Ball was drawn following the Wednesday, March 8, Jersey Cash 5 drawing. One lucky ticket matched all five numbers drawn winning the $50,000 Green Ball jackpot. The winning Green Ball ticket was sold at Quick Chek #105, 605 River Rd., Piscataway in Middlesex County. The Green Ball numbers were: 02, 05, 06, 11 and 21. The XTRA number was 02.  The winning numbers for the Jersey Cash 5…

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by Jon Craig