Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • Upper Freehold Regional students to present winter concerts

    Upper Freehold Regional students to present winter concerts

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer The three schools that comprise the Upper Freehold Regional School District will host concerts that are open to the public this month. Allentown High School students will present a winter choral concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 15 at the high school, 27 High St., Allentown. Stone Bridge Middle School pupils…

  • High school student strikes on a Light the Candle chapter

    High school student strikes on a Light the Candle chapter

    By KAREN RAPOLLA Staff Writer A Saint John Vianney High School (SJVHS) student lit a candle in an effort to help foster children. A Light the Candle chapter was formed this year at the suggestion of a sophomore student, Kristen Battista of Morganville. Light the Candle is a nonprofit movement that provides free, handmade birthday…

  • New Brunswick bloodhounds on the trail

    New Brunswick bloodhounds on the trail

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer NEW BRUNSWICK — Never underestimate the nose of a bloodhound and its ability to assist law enforcement officials in locating individuals. For example, on May 4, there was a brutal, vicious attack in the early morning hours at a local college campus. The perpetrator left behind a piece of clothing.…

  • Improvements at Millstone concrete plant approved by zoners

    Improvements at Millstone concrete plant approved by zoners

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer MILLSTONE – An application from the operator of a concrete plant in Millstone Township requesting modifications to the site has been approved by the Zoning Board of Adjustment. On Nov. 30, board members granted construction material supplier Silvi Group Companies approval to expand a maintenance garage, replace a diesel fuel…

  • Holiday tree lighting in Keyport brings community together

    Holiday tree lighting in Keyport brings community together

    By KATHARINE FRIEDMAN Correspondent To say the holidays are the busiest time of the year would probably be an understatement. Between deciding where the family is going to celebrate, buying gifts for loved ones, standing in ridiculously long lines and decorating the house, the reasons why we celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa are often forgotten…

  • Internet exchange zone available in Marlboro

    Internet exchange zone available in Marlboro

    MARLBORO – Mayor Jonathan Hornik has announced that the Marlboro Online Internet Exchange Zone is now in place and available for use by residents. The exchange zone is in the municipal parking lot at 1979 Township Drive, off Wyncrest Road. The space is distinguished by an “Internet Exchange Zone” sign above a green striped parking…

  • State football playoff championship games available for live viewing/streaming online this weekend

    State football playoff championship games available for live viewing/streaming online this weekend

      The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association announced today, Nov. 30, that this weekend’s sectional football playoff championship games will be available to watch through live streaming on two partner websites. All games at Met Life Stadium in East Rutherford, High Point Solutions Stadium at Rutgers University in Piscataway and Kean University in Union…

  • Allentown council commends officer

    Allentown council commends officer

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer ALLENTOWN – Mayor Greg Westfall and members of the Borough Council have commended an Allentown patrolman who arrested a man who was subsequently charged with criminal sexual contact and lewdness in a borough park. At a meeting on Nov. 29, Councilwoman Angela Anthony, who serves as the public safety liaison,…

  • Metuchen school officials air social media concerns

    Metuchen school officials air social media concerns

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — The location where Metuchen High School students were evacuated to during a false bomb threat last month was shared on social media, prompting a recent discussion on how to handle privacy and security in the age of social media. “I think [social media] is a huge important tool for sharing…