Congress misses lesson on tainted toothpaste       Counterfeit Colgate toothpaste containing diethylene glycol, a poisonous chemical used in antifreeze, recently turned up in discount grocery stores all over the East Coast. This dangerous chemical has long been used by chemical companies in China as a substitute for more expensive glycerin, an in... More ... County fair animals treated unfairly       There are so many ways for folks to enjoy the county fair, it's disappointing that the cruel animal acts haven't been eliminated ("Racing hogs to rubber frogs, it's the county fair," Aug. 15). The animals are continually carted from one town to the next and are treated like nothing more than equi... More ... Thanks to all who made Art in the Garden a success       On Saturday, Aug. 18, the Edison Arts Society held its second annual Art in the Garden Tour throughout Edison and Metuchen. What a wonderful tribute to the creative spirit of Linda and Nino LaStella as well as all the other outstanding gardeners and artists who participated. More ...