Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • Photo of Howell at Freehold boys’ volleyball April 6
  • 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…

  • School districts’ disagreement continues in court

    School districts’ disagreement continues in court

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer A legal issue involving the Millstone Township K-8 School District and the Upper Freehold Regional School District is proceeding in court. The two districts have a long-standing relationship in which students of high school age who reside in Millstone Township can attend Allentown High School in the Upper Freehold Regional…

  • Cookies and Chrome enjoyed at Hazlet school

    Cookies and Chrome enjoyed at Hazlet school

    By Katharine Friedman Correspondent Computers in today’s world are now smaller, portable, and for many, easier to understand. The first grade students at Raritan Valley Elementary School in Hazlet can attest to those facts. This year the students were presented with their own Google Chrome to use for school purposes, and with the help of…

  • “Moonstruck in Metuchen” fundraiser April 24

    The Friends of the Metuchen Library will hold a four course dinner and showing of the classic movie “Moonstruck” at Civile Cucina Italiana, 154 Main St. at 7 p.m., April 24. The event ticket is $50 per person and can be purchased, cash or check, at the library’s front desk. The funds will support general library…

  • Performers of the Week for April 13

    Performers of the Week for April 13

    The spring 2017 season has sprung on the high school athletic fields throughout the region. But, of course, April showers have slowed down the action during the first week of the season. Here are some local athletes who excelled in between the wet weather. The baseball slate managed to stay dry for a few days.…

  • Hazlet mayor announces intention for reelection

    Hazlet mayor announces intention for reelection

    Republican Mayor Susan Kiley declared herself for reelection while Democrat Vincent Solomeno announced his bid for a seat on the Township Committee in Hazlet Township. The filing deadline for candidates seeking to run on a party line was April 3. For independent candidates, the filing deadline is June 6.

  • Manalapan sets rules for sale of dogs and cats in pet stores

    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…

  • New ordinance in Old Bridge is the cat’s meow

    New ordinance in Old Bridge is the cat’s meow

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — The unanimous vote in favor of the long-discussed Trap, Neuter and Return (TNR) ordinance came with a bit of humor from Old Bridge officials. “We’re almost there,” Council President Brian Cahill said to the anxious members of the public before the council voted to approve two amendments…