Author: Central Jersey

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: School marks 9/11

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: School marks 9/11

    By Ed Birch, Special Writer The Monmouth Junction Elementary School held its ninth annual Patriot Day and National Day of Remembrance Thursday morning, Sept. 11. "This was the worst attack on the people and children of this nation," according to Principal Maribeth Edmunds, in addressing the students of the school. " We must remember the…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Tourney travel season starts

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Tourney travel season starts

    By Azra Baig, Special Writer The South Brunswick Soccer Club kicked off its season with the 32nd Annual South Brunswick Kickoff Soccer Tournament held this past Saturday and Sunday at Sondek Park, Rowland Park and Harvest Woods. According to the Tournament Director, Tony Macaluso, 139 teams participated in the soccer tournament with 15 of the…

  • MONROE: Local farm goes to the dogs for charity

    MONROE: Local farm goes to the dogs for charity

    By Amy Batista, Special Writer MONROE — The Etsch Farms will be going to the dogs to help raise money for dog rescues and non-profits organizations in attendance. "We were asked several years ago by the folks at L’Oreal Paris in Cranbury to open our farm to dogs and their owners to enjoy a day…

  • NationaLease Promotes Joseph Gallick as Senior Vice President of Sales

    By 1888pressrelease NationaLease, one of the largest full service truck leasing organizations in North America, has named Joseph Gallick Senior Vice President of Sales, reporting to Dean Vicha, President of NationaLease. Gallick joined NationaLease in 2013 as Vice President of Dedicated Services, where his more than 34 years of experience in the truck leasing industry…

  • EAST WINDSOR: Township acquires additional open space

    By Amy Batista, Special Writer EAST WINDSOR — The Township Council acquired an additional 24 acres of Open Space on Airport Road during its council meeting on Sept. 2. "This is one that we’ve actually been interested in for awhile," said Mayor Janice Mironov. "We’ve had it on our target list for awhile and they…

  • CRANBURY: Hot time in town

    CRANBURY: Hot time in town

    Thousands enjoy Cranbury Day By Nicole M. Wells, Special Writer CRANBURY — You could cut the humidity with a knife and the temperature soared, as nearly 3,000 people, according to police estimates, came out to stroll downtown Main Street Saturday for the township’s annual Cranbury Day. With much of the street blocked off, residents and…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Improved Raiders have confidence on gridiron

    By Justin Feil, The Packet Group    Everywhere that Kevin Carty Jr. looks, he finds areas of improvement in the Hillsborough High School football team.    It’s reason for more optimism than ever as the Raiders head into the season opener against Franklin on Friday.    ”It’s going really well,” Carty said. “We’ve been practicing really well, the…

  • MONROE: Local farm goes to the dogs for charity

    MONROE: Local farm goes to the dogs for charity

    Facebook photo, The Etsch Farm will host the fourth annual Dogtoberfest to raise money for charity on Sept. 20.

  • ALLENTOWN: Redbirds look to start strong

    ALLENTOWN: Redbirds look to start strong

    Dean Apostolico has moved to running back this season for the Allentown High football team, which will open the season on Friday against Notre Dame. Photo by Dennis Symons