Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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Edison students recognized for videos
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — For Wali Quershi, an eighth-grader at John Adams Middle School, the more he explored the topic of criminal justice reform, the more he felt the struggle is real for so many people who find themselves in what State Senator Cory Booker (D-New Jersey) said is a “shameful reality…
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Spotswood dog receives national recognition
By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD Going beyond the call of doggy duty, one local service dog is being honored for her community efforts. After conducting a nationwide search, Milk-Bone has recognized Spotswood service dog Piper as one of three New Jersey “Dogs Who Changed the World,” according to Mauricio Guitron, a public relations representative for Milk-Bone.…
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Art gallery exhibits ‘personal and universal imagery’
By Jacqueline Durett Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY—These are the final days to see the work of local artist Victor Wayne Turback at the Broadway Gallery. “The Works of Victor Wayne Turback, The 70 Year Show, Stuff Dreams Are Made Of …” features Turback’s oil on canvas paintings that span his career. The show closes on April…
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Freehold taking care of business on baseball field
By Jeff Appelblatt As much as Freehold High School baseball coach Jon Block doesn’t like to think about weather affecting his team, there are certain things he’ll continue doing in hopes that it won’t — starting with the group outings of cleaning off the field at the high school. “Everybody’s got to rake,” the coach…
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Millstone officials introduce $6M budget for 2017
By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer MILLSTONE – The Township Committee has introduced a $6.12 million budget to fund the operation of Millstone Township this year. A public hearing on the spending plan has been scheduled for 8 p.m. May 17 in the governing body’s meeting room, Millstone Road. The committee may adopt the budget that evening. Mayor…
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Redbirds see strong starts from baseball, girls’ lacrosse teams
By Wayne Witkowski Allentown High School’s baseball and girls’ lacrosse teams have gotten off to flying starts in the budding spring sports season. Baseball After outscoring its first two opponents, 32-5, with 15 players driving in runs, Allentown’s baseball team went to 3-0 April 8 by pulling out a 2-1 victory over Hopewell Valley Central…
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Spring computer classes at Edison Public Library
The Edison Main Public Library, 340 Plainfield Ave., will offer computer classes from 2:30-4 p.m. on Thursdays starting April 20 and will run through May 11. The classes will focus on email, internet safety and computer maintenance and Excel 1. Participants are encouraged to bring their tablets, if they have one. The North Edison Branch, 777…
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Manalapan sets rules for sale of dogs and cats in pet stores
By Mark Rosman Staff Writer MANALAPAN – Two individuals involved in animal protection efforts in the Garden State thanked the members of the Manalapan Township Committee for adopting an ordinance that will permit pet shops in Manalapan to only sell dogs and cats that arrive at the store from an animal care facility or an…

