Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • Parties debate Plumsted police pay issue

    Parties debate Plumsted police pay issue

    By Andrew Martins Staff Writer PLUMSTED – Contract negotiations involving the union that represents Plumsted Township’s police officers and municipal officials will not begin until September, but the recent departure of an officer has brought some issues between the parties to the public’s attention. On April 6, the Township Committee accepted the resignation of Plumsted…

  • Blaze in Keyport damages three buildings, displaces residents

    Blaze in Keyport damages three buildings, displaces residents

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer KEYPORT — A multi-alarm fire that broke out on West Front Street late last week is still under investigation according to local officials. “The investigation by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office, Monmouth County Fire Marshal’s Office, Keyport Police Department and Keyport Fire Prevention Bureau remains active and ongoing,” said…

  • Genomic profiling helps provide targeted therapy options for hard-to-treat cancers

    Genomic profiling helps provide targeted therapy options for hard-to-treat cancers

    Research from Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, New Brunswick, examining difficult-to-treat cancer tumors through genomic profiling, shows that tumors with alterations in a signaling pathway responsible for cell regulation may respond to targeted therapy regardless of where the tumor originated in the body. The findings will be presented as part of a poster presentation…

  • Disability Allies to hold ‘Sunday Funday’ April 17 at Rutgers’ Douglass Campus Center

    Disability Allies to hold ‘Sunday Funday’ April 17 at Rutgers’ Douglass Campus Center

    Disability Allies and the Future Teachers Association at Rutgers University’s New Brunswick campus are partnering to organize an afternoon of activities that will promote socialization and understanding among individuals with and without disabilities. The event will be held on April 17 at 1 p.m. at the Rutgers University Douglass Campus Center. Registration at www.disabilityallies.com/Events is…

  • Matawan man charged with child porn crime

    Matawan man charged with child porn crime

    MATAWAN — A Matawan man was arrested on April 12 for allegedly soliciting an underage girl to produce images of herself engaged in sexually explicit conduct and send the images to him through an online instant messaging application, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced in a press release. Matthew Kaminsky, 49, is charged by complaint…

  • Celebration will honor life of Rich Behnken

    Celebration will honor life of Rich Behnken

    HOWELL — A celebration of the life of Rich Behnken will be held at noon Aug. 7 at the Southard Fire Department, Route 9, Howell. Behnken was a long-time social member of the fire department. Behnken, 41, of Jackson, died on July 4 after battling cancer. His family is inviting the community to attend a…

  • CMP Spine and Wellness Center offers extensive range of services

    CMP Spine and Wellness Center offers extensive range of services

    By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — The late Edmund Paczkowski was known for his expertise in the food business — he had owned and operated the city’s Foodtown on Bordentown Avenue for decades. But he’s also being credited with the launch of a medical practice across the street just a couple of months before…

  • Jaguars relying on veteran players for gridiron success

    Jaguars relying on veteran players for gridiron success

    By Wayne Witkowski A veteran offensive line blocking for star running back Mike Gawlik and veteran quarterback Dan Barker makes for a promising season for two-time state champion Jackson Memorial High School. The Jaguars’ football team opens its season at 7 p.m. Sept. 9 at crosstown rival Jackson Liberty High School. “We have to eliminate…

  • Lodzinski found guilty of murdering her five-year-old son in 1991

    Lodzinski found guilty of murdering her five-year-old son in 1991

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer NEW BRUNSWICK — Defense attorney Gerald Krovatin said he is extremely disappointed with the guilty verdict against his client Michelle Lodzinski, who stood trial in Middlesex County Superior Court for murdering her five-year-old son in 1991. He said he and Lodzinski will be explore all of the alternatives available to her. Lodzinski,…