Metuchen News

METUCHEN - The borough will expand a program that allows pedestrians to wave bright orange flags as they cross the street to avoid getting hit by cars.

American/Indian grocery/Laundry is at the walking distance. Ample of parking available and Garage also.

At least 60 firefighters responded to the blaze, said Metuchen Fire Department Chief Robert Donnan.

Life is sweet on Division Street. Not only have two stores of sweet treats recently opened, storefronts along the street that is now an one-block pedestrian mall from Main Street to the post office and train station are 100 percent leased.

METUCHEN - The Raritan Ringers, a local handbell-playing troupe, will hold a performance at the Old Franklin Schoolhouse on Wednesday to help raise goods for a food bank.

Instances of harassment, intimidation and bullying are down in county schools, while reports of violence are up, according to a recently released state report.

Before the event, the funeral home also had Christmas ornaments which could be picked up and placed on the tree for the duration of the holiday.

The Cherokee boys' basketball team is scheduled to host a quad scrimmage Saturday with Ewing, Cinnaminson and St. Joseph .

Neve Shalom Nursery School at Congregation Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Avenue in Metuchen, invites young families with a preschool age child to attend "My Jewish Journey."

United States Department of Agriculture and New Jersey Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition officials today presented Bartle Elementary School in Highland Park and Campbell Elementary School in Metuchen with Healthier US School Challenge Awards, recognizing the schools for promoting good nutrition and physical activity.

Rachel Suss Metuchen So. Placed second at the GMC meet in 19:30 and took second in Group I in 19:35, helping the Bulldogs advance.

METUCHEN - Central New Jersey was blanketed in inches of snow this morning, prompting school closures, snowball fights and copious shoveling in Metuchen and elsewhere.

David Liantonio said. As they walked by, all four girls saw him pull his pants down, exposing his genitals, Liantonio said.

METUCHEN - Hundreds of people came out Sunday in frigid temperatures to participate in the Jingle Bell Run, a recreational race to help raise awareness and funds for arthritis.

Roselle Park Police responded to the 400 block of Maplewood Avenue at 3:05 a.m. this morning for a reported stabbing.

The Most Rev. Paul G. Bootkoski, bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen, is calling for the more than 650,000 Catholics of the four-county diocese to complete and submit a brief online survey focused on pastoral challenges faced by families today.

A file photo of William Reilly during a Mass in the Spanish language at Most Holy Name Church in Garfield.

Father Ray Leonard seen at his home in St. Mary's, Ga. Leonard, from the Diocese of Metuchen, made national headlines two weeks ago when he filed suit against the federal government, alleging the shutdown was violating religious rights because it halted Masses at bases where priests are not active-duty members of the military.

A man was arrested after several middle school students witnessed "lewdness" as they walked home from school Dec. 4, according to a safety sent out from Metuchen Public Schools.

Proceeds benefit rehabilitation of the historic theater. Performers include the Hillsborough Rockettes and Rockets, a senior citizens dance troupe performing routines to such holiday favorites as "March of the Wooden Soldiers."