President Bush visits Middlesex County New Jersey To see additional photos, click here. Read the Story... Bush fundraises in Edison for state GOP Presidential visit helped raise $675K for party's state races BY TOM CAIAZZA Staff Writer       While the time spent on the ground was short for President George W. Bush last Wednesday, his fundraising arm was long, raising about $675,000 for the struggling state GOP coffers. More ... Pallone, Buono attend anti-Bush rally in Edison Rally protests president while he attends GOP fundraiser nearby BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       EDISON - As President George W. Bush's motorcade passed the intersection of King Georges Road and Raritan Center Parkway toward the New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center just after 5 p.m., the crowd of over 150 protesters chanted "Hey, Bush, back to the ranch. More ... 'Click It or Ticket' effort yields 200-plus citations BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       METUCHEN - - As the nationwide "Click It or Ticket Mobilization" campaign ended this weekend, the borough Police Department issued more than 200 motor vehicle citations. As of June 1, the department issued 136 seat belt violations, three suspended license violations, seven child seat... More ... BOE to hold special meeting       EDISON - The township Board of Education has called a special meeting for Wednesday, June 6, in order to vote on where to cut from the failed school budget. According to Schools Superintendent Carol Toth, the board will make final cuts to the budget that will most likely differ from t... More ... Edison Dem. Party launches Indian American Caucus Would allow members of the community to get involved in public policy BY TOM CAIAZZA Staff Writer       EDISON - For the first time in Edison history, a caucus has been formed to address the growing needs of the Indo-American community. Called the Indo-American Caucus of the Edison Democratic Organization, the caucus would serve as a three-pronged approach to addressing Indian Americ... More ... Mayor and slate hold rally against Wal-Mart Detractors doubt mayor's motive was anything but political BY TOM CAIAZZA Staff Writer       EDISON - In an attempt to thwart the inevitable, Mayor Jun Choi called in support from local unions and Edison residents on May 31 to rally against the building of a Wal-Mart store on Vineyard Road. More ... Pallone, Vitale attend forum at Robert Wood FDA legislation hot topic at Tobacco and Health Forum BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       Fifty-seven-year-old Gerry Schwab, of Medford, said his decision to start smoking as a teenager nearly cost him his life at the age of 34. "I suffered a major myocardial infarction [death to a certain segment of the heart muscle]," said Schwab, who was named the 2007 Survivor-Advoca... More ... Family's 'little fighter' to get help from community Local PBA, inn and Chamber of Commerce to hold fundraiser for child BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       METUCHEN - Two-year-old Roman Montalto may have been diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in December, but his family says he's a fighter. "He's always smiling," said his mother, Kathy Montalto, as Roman trots around his father Barry's store, Optic Unique on Main Stree... More ... A day to play and pray in South Brunswick Hundreds of competitors gather for Islamic Games BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer       More than 75 teams composed of about 600 Muslim athletes converged upon South Brunswick on Saturday for the 2007 Islamic Games. Hosted by Crossroads South Middle School and sponsored primarily by the Islamic Circle of North America, this year's event resurrected the games after a hi... More ... Council members allege probe of Edison's mayor Attorney General's Office will not confirm or deny allegations BY TOM CAIAZZA Staff Writer       EDISON - Council members Salvatore Pizzi and Antonia Ricigliano held a press conference on May 30 and alleged that Mayor Jun Choi was being investigated by the state Attorney General's Office in regard to a bid process that was overturned by the state Superior Court last November. More ... Annual Metuchen Street Fair      PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN Families gather for a day of fun and good food at the annual Metuchen Street Fair on June 3. More ...