Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • Middletown police investigating fatal crash

    Middletown police investigating fatal crash

    MIDDLETOWN — On Oct. 26, at approximately 1:36 p.m., the Middletown Township Police Department responded to a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian who was struck and killed, according to an official report. The report also said that the crash occurred in front of the campus of Christian Brothers Academy, located at 850 Newman Springs…

  • Suspect in Tenn. murder apprehended in Jackson

    Suspect in Tenn. murder apprehended in Jackson

    By Michael Benavides and Mark Rosman Staff Writers JACKSON – A man wanted in connection with a 2015 murder in Nashville, Tenn., has been arrested in Jackson and is awaiting extradition. Jackson police said an incident that began as a motor vehicle stop ended with the apprehension of Javier Alexander Rivas, 19, whose last known…

  • Places To Be

    Places To Be

    The chill is in the air. That not only means October is winding down but scholastic championships and crucial games are being showcased around our local landscape. So throw on that extra sweatshirt and sweater and head out to these events over the coming days. The football schedule for this weekend is quite appealing. Middletown…

  • Female soldier crosses cultural boundaries around the world

    Female soldier crosses cultural boundaries around the world

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Following a dream that began when she was in the eighth grade, Sarah Anne Levy is now a 27-year-old prominent member of the United States military — and an influential woman who has helped bridge gender gaps in Afghanistan. Just over 10 years ago, Levy began the process…

  • Jackson ordinance changes definition of kennels, breeders

    Jackson ordinance changes definition of kennels, breeders

    By Michael Benavides Staff Writer JACKSON – Township Council members have introduced an ordinance that changes the definition of a kennel and a small breeder in the municipal code. The ordinance was introduced on Oct 25 with a unanimous vote from council members Kenneth Bressi, Barry Calogero, Ann Updegrave and Scott R. Martin. Council President…

  • Local consulting management firm honored

    Local consulting management firm honored

    MIDDLETOWN — T&M Associates, a leading national consulting, environmental, engineering and construction management company, was presented with a New Jersey Business & Industry Association (NJBIA) Award for Excellence for Community Service to honor their “50 Ways of Giving” community service campaign. T&M received the award at a reception at the Pines Manor in Edison on…

  • Lodzinski’s bid for new trial turned down by Superior Court judge

    Lodzinski’s bid for new trial turned down by Superior Court judge

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer NEW BRUNSWICK — There will be no new trial for Michelle Lodzinski, who was found guilty in May of murdering her five-year-old son, Timothy “Timmy” Wiltsey in 1991, according to a ruling on Oct. 26 by Middlesex County Superior Court Judge Dennis Nieves. On Aug. 23, Gerald Krovatin, attorney for Lodzinski,…

  • Allentown council moves to ban trucks on borough streets

    Allentown council moves to ban trucks on borough streets

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer ALLENTOWN – In a bid to control truck traffic in the community, the Borough Council has introduced an ordinance that if adopted would ban trucks weighing more than 4 tons from Allentown’s streets. The ordinance was introduced during the council’s Oct. 25 meeting with affirmative votes from council President Wil…

  • Republicans challenge Democrat incumbents for freeholder seats

    Republicans challenge Democrat incumbents for freeholder seats

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Six candidates are vying for the three, three-year terms that are available on the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders in the upcoming election. The Democrat incumbents — Blanquita Valenti, Kenneth Armwood and Charles Kenny — will face Republican challengers Joseph Scillieri, Kathleen “Katie” Calabrese and Zhiyu “Jimmy” Hu in…