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Child Predator Wanted In Somerset Remains At Large: Prosecutors Child Predator Wanted In Somerset Remains At Large: Prosecutors
Child Predator Wanted In Somerset Remains At Large: Prosecutors Cristian Medina, a 39-year-old man last believed to be living in Middlesex, is at large nearly five years after he was hit with charges of attempting to lure a child, authorities said. Medina was named the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office Fugitive of the Month for April. In October 2020, Medina was arrested after he thought he was meeting a child for sex but instead, was arrested on the spot in an undercover sting operation by law enforcement, authorities said. Medina is charged with luring/enticing a child, attempted sexual assault, attempted prostitution and attempted endangering the w…

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by Sam Barron
Obituaries
Miroslaw Kolenda, 42, Of Middlesex, Enjoyed Fishing, Helping Others Miroslaw Kolenda, 42, Of Middlesex, Enjoyed Fishing, Helping Others
Miroslaw Kolenda, 42, Of Middlesex, Enjoyed Fishing, Helping Others Miroslaw Kolenda of Middlesex died on Feb. 1, according to an obituary published by Van Tassel Funeral Home. He was 42 years old. Miroslaw worked as a machine operator for Cascades Container in Piscataway, his obituary said. "He liked fishing but most of all he loved helping other people," his obit said. Miroslaw is survived by his parents, Krystyna Kolenda and Andrzej Kolenda, his sister, Anna Kolenda and his ex-wife, Yolanta Kolenda. Click here to read Miroslaw Kolenda's complete obituary.

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by Jon Craig
Obituaries
Unexpected Death Of Somerville Mom Prompts Wave Of Support: 'She Meant The Best For Everyone' Unexpected Death Of Somerville Mom Prompts Wave Of Support: 'She Meant The Best For Everyone'
Unexpected Death Of Somerville Mom Prompts Wave Of Support: 'She Meant The Best For Everyone' The unexpected death of a beloved Somerville mother of two has prompted an outpour of support from the local community. Fayth Ann Logan died Wednesday, July 5, her obituary says. She was 48. Born in Belleville, Fayth spent time in Middlesex before settling in Somerville. She worked as a server at Social with past experience at the Sunset and Time to Eat Diners. More than $2,100 had been raised on a GoFundMe launched for the family’s expenses. “We are shocked and [saddened] by this unexpected news we received yesterday and unfortunately with little funds ourselves are asking for help,” wri…

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by Valerie Musson
News
Central Jersey Residents Robbed By Cryptocurrency, 'Mexican Cartel' Scams Totaling Nearly $100K Central Jersey Residents Robbed By Cryptocurrency, 'Mexican Cartel' Scams Totaling Nearly $100K
Central Jersey Residents Robbed By Cryptocurrency, 'Mexican Cartel' Scams Totaling Nearly $100K A pair of residents in Middlesex were robbed in separate scams, police said.  One scam was a person saying they were a member of the Mexican Cartel. A second scam involved investments in cryptocurrency via LinkedIn, Middlesex police said. On Jan. 10, a resident of Tree Top Road reported they were a victim of fraud. The resident reported that they were contacted through LinkedIn by an individual offering a cryptocurrency investment opportunity. After transferring funds over the course of several months, the individual ceased all communications and the resident r…

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by Jon Craig
Schools
This NJ High School Is Starting Later So Students Can Catch More Z's This NJ High School Is Starting Later So Students Can Catch More Z's
This NJ High School Is Starting Later So Students Can Catch More Z's Students attending one New Jersey high school next year will soon have an extra 40 minutes of shut-eye before starting their first class, thanks to a new proposal from state lawmakers. Chatham High School’s starting time will be pushed back from 7:40 a.m. to 8:20 a.m. for the 2022-23 school year, according to a letter sent to parents from Schools Superintendent Michael LaSusa. The change also affects the other schools in the district, aside from Chatham Middle School, which will keep its starting time of 7:55 a.m., LaSusa said. A new proposal from state lawmakers is asking for high school …

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by Valerie Musson