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Rahway School Officials Seek to Reassure Families as Student Safety Data Shows Mixed Trends

February 10, 2026January 29, 2026 by Christopher
Roosevelt Elementary School in Rahway, New Jersey

Rahway school officials explained the district’s student safety data, including incident categories, off-campus reports, and how trends compare to earlier in the school year.

Categories News Tags Education & Schools, Public Safety, Rahway, Union County

Rahway Library Board Expands Hours and Programming as Usage Climbs

January 29, 2026January 28, 2026 by Christopher
Rahway Library stairs and main entrance.

Board cites rising visits and circulation as it approves longer hours, boosts programming funds, and lays groundwork for closer financial oversight.

Categories News Tags Community & Events, Public Safety, Rahway, Union County

Local NJ Leaders Speak Out After US Immigration Officers Kill Alex Pretti in Minneapolis

January 30, 2026January 26, 2026 by Christopher
Official portrait of Alex Pretti wearing light blue medical scrubs, posed in front of an American flag.

Democratic leaders across Central Jersey and New Jersey issued demands and raised concerns over a second deadly shooting by US immigration officers in Minneapolis.

Categories News Tags Local Government & Policy, Middlesex County, Public Safety, Rahway

Community Rallies Around Widower After Fatal High Street Fire in Rahway

February 10, 2026January 23, 2026 by Christopher
Bill Buchanan and his wife, Tracey Ann Buchanan, pictured together in a photo shared by the family following her death in a High Street house fire in Rahway.

A GoFundMe launched after a fatal High Street fire in Rahway raised more than $22,000 as neighbors rallied around the victim’s family.

Categories News Tags Community & Events, Public Safety, Rahway

One Person Killed in 3-Alarm Fire on High Street in Rahway

January 25, 2026January 20, 2026 by Christopher
A Rahway firefighter at the scene of a three-alarm fire on High Street as crews continue operations.

One person was killed after a three-alarm fire tore through an occupied residential building at 1583 High Street Monday morning, city officials confirmed.

Categories News Tags Public Safety, Rahway, Union County

Edison Council Approves E-Scooter Rules, Police Benefits, and Addresses Surveillance Concerns

November 14, 2025November 13, 2025 by Christopher
Powerful-looking e-scooter with disc brakes and twin headlights.

Edison honors first responders and shelter staff after rescuing over 100 animals; council passes e-bike rules and advances Film Ready NJ ordinance.

Categories News Tags Animals & Environment, Community & Events, Edison, Local Government & Policy, Public Safety

Edison Honors First Responders for Rescuing More Than 100 Animals From Hoarding Situation

November 16, 2025November 13, 2025 by Christopher
First responders in white protective suits kneel and stand among dozens of animal crates during the on-scene rescue.

Edison honors first responders and shelter staff after rescuing over 100 animals; council passes e-bike rules and advances Film Ready NJ ordinance.

Categories News Tags Animals & Environment, Community & Events, Edison, Local Government & Policy, Public Safety

Woodbridge Council Approves $5.6M Bonds, Redevelopment Updates

November 11, 2025 by Christopher
The Woodbridge Municipal Building in New Jersey, where the town council, planning board, and zoning board hold their meetings.

Woodbridge Council approved $5.6M in bonds, new police tech, and redevelopment updates during Monday’s meeting.

Categories News Tags Community & Events, Local Government & Policy, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Woodbridge Township

Woodbridge Police Officers Honored for Heroic Fire Rescue

November 11, 2025November 11, 2025 by Christopher
Sgt. Jorge Quesada, Det. Owen Sharkey, and Officers Robert “RJ” McPartland, Ryan Trudel, and Michael Cronacchia stand together in uniform holding commendation certificates for rescuing four residents from an Avenel apartment fire.

Five Woodbridge officers were praised for saving four residents from a burning Avenel apartment. The department celebrated earning both state and national accreditation, joining New Jersey’s elite.

Categories News Tags Community & Events, Local Government & Policy, Public Safety, Woodbridge Township

Scam Alert: Fake DMV Texts Target Middlesex County Residents

October 24, 2025October 24, 2025 by Christopher
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Officials warn Middlesex County residents about fake DMV text messages claiming unpaid tickets. Learn how to protect your information from this scam.

Categories News Tags Consumer Protection, Cybersecurity, E-ZPass, Middlesex County, NJ Motor Vehicle Commission, Phishing, Public Safety, Scam Alert, SMiShing
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