Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • Mayor tweets messages of pride in North Brunswick

    Mayor tweets messages of pride in North Brunswick

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Choosing a creative approach to his State of the Township address, North Brunswick Mayor Francis “Mac” Womack presented a series of tweets about how his hometown fared in 2016. “Great things are happening in North Brunswick. Efficiency and foresight, which I think are the trademarks of this…

  • Places to be for week of Feb. 13

    Places to be for week of Feb. 13

    The postseason has arrived — and in full blast. This week, we look at county and state tournaments that are sure to grab your viewing attention. Local boys’ and girls’ basketball tournaments are off and running The Shore Conference Tournament for both boys and girls kicked off Feb. 14. The second round is slated for Feb.…

  • Woodbridge mayor looks ahead at development

    Woodbridge mayor looks ahead at development

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer WOODBRIDGE — Dave & Busters, Wendy’s and Arizona Beverage Company are some of the businesses making their way into the township as economic development remains the main focus for township officials in 2017. Woodbridge Mayor John E. McCormac addressed the Woodbridge Metro Chamber of Commerce at his 10th annual State…

  • Young actors are excited to bring ‘Cinderella’ to stage

    Young actors are excited to bring ‘Cinderella’ to stage

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer MILLSTONE – Pupils at the Millstone Township Middle School are inviting all members of the community to attend their upcoming production of “Cinderella.” “Cinderella,” a Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, will be performed by middle school pupils at the Millstone Performing Arts Center, Dawson Court, at 7 p.m. March 3-4 and…

  • Performers of the week for Feb. 13

    Performers of the week for Feb. 13

    The local and state tournaments are approaching, but there have been numerous performances in the regular season recently by scholastic athletes who are deserve recognition. On the boys’ basketball hardwood … Freehold Township High School roared to the Shore Conference A North Division championship Feb. 7. In the game, Steve Staklinski sparked Freehold Township with…

  • Kondrup helped to direct township’s suburban development

    Kondrup helped to direct township’s suburban development

    By Clare Marie Celano Correspondent FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – Arthur Kondrup, 88, will be remembered for many things, including his service on the Township Committee, his five one-year terms as mayor and his unfailing dedication to Freehold Township, a community he loved. Kondrup, who died on Jan. 9, is survived by his wife of 64 years,…

  • Young man hopes to hit the right notes with instrument collection

    Young man hopes to hit the right notes with instrument collection

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Attaining the rank of Eagle Scout will be music to one young man’s ears. Dermot Berg, a member of Boy Scout Troop 90 in the Kendall Park section of South Brunswick, is starting an instrument drive for his Eagle project. According to his project flier, the gift of music “is…

  • Newspaper staff wins several NJ Press Association awards

    Newspaper staff wins several NJ Press Association awards

    By DONNA KENYON Executive Editor A photographer, a reporter, and a managing editor were recognized by the New Jersey Press Association (NJPA) for their winning work in Newspaper Media Group’s (NMG) 10 community publications based in Manalapan. NJPA awards also went to two NMG advertising staffers and a former production department employee. Publisher Joe Eisele…

  • Former Woodbridge teacher agrees to suspension

    Former Woodbridge teacher agrees to suspension

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer WOODBRIDGE — Teaching certificates for a former Avenel Street School 4 & 5 principal, who was one of the educators named in the Woodbridge School District cheating scandal in 2012, have been suspended for six months by the New Jersey Department of Education State Board of Examiners. Dara Kurlander had…