Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • Memorial planned to honor Freehold teenager

    Memorial planned to honor Freehold teenager

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer FREEHOLD – A memorial has been proposed in Freehold Borough to honor a young man who died in January. If the plan for the memorial is approved by municipal officials, it will be created at Veterans Memorial Park, Schanck Street, and dedicated to the memory of Waleed Warren, 17, who…

  • Helmetta welcomes new police officer

    Helmetta welcomes new police officer

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer HELMETTA — The borough has a new police officer. Eric Fricks was sworn in as a full-time police officer with the Helmetta Police Department in front of his family and friends during the Sept. 21 council meeting. Mayor Christopher Slavicek and the council welcomed the new officer with a cake.…

  • Couponing helps Woodbridge woman feed those in need

    Couponing helps Woodbridge woman feed those in need

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer WOODBRIDGE — Marion Elizabeth “Nana” Smith taught her grandchildren that loving one another would make the community a better place. “We grew up in Paterson, not really the best place,” said Lauren Puryear. Now, as an adult, Puryear, 29, of Woodbridge, has taken her grandmother’s teachings to heart. “As a…

  • Places To Be

    Places To Be

    Autumn has officially arrived but the fall season has been in full blast this month. So get out and enjoy the change of seasons and check out some of these scholastic events in our area. The Six Flags Wild Safari Invitational, a cross-country meet that has attracted a ton of schools from all parts of…

  • Community members team up to benefit Dallas police officers

    Community members team up to benefit Dallas police officers

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — For the fourth year in a row, members of the community will try to hit a home run for a charitable cause. Officers of the North Brunswick Police Department will be challenged by staff members from North Brunswick Township High School (NBTHS) in a benefit softball game, scheduled…

  • Residents encouraged to report suspicious people, packages

    Residents encouraged to report suspicious people, packages

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer MANALAPAN – Police are remaining vigilant in Manalapan’s commercial, recreation and transportation areas, and around schools, in the wake of bombings that occurred in Seaside Park, New York City and Elizabeth over the weekend of Sept. 17-18. Ahmad Rahami, 28, of Elizabeth, has been charged in connection with the incidents.…

  • Manalapan residents raise road woes with officials

    Manalapan residents raise road woes with officials

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer MANALAPAN – Residents who live in the area of Sweetmans Lane and Woodward Road are concerned about ongoing issues related to an increase in traffic, large trucks on local roads and motorists who fail to obey the speed limit. Several people addressed the Township Committee on the topic during the…

  • Program gives voice to acting hopefuls

    Program gives voice to acting hopefuls

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK – With opportunities in audiobooks, telephone answering systems, educational and instructional videos, PowerPoint-type presentations and documentaries, acting hopefuls can learn a new skill dedicated to the power of the voice. The South Brunswick Adult Community School and Voice Coaches will present “Getting Paid to Talk,” a single-evening introduction to…

  • Long Branch police officer found unconscious

    Long Branch police officer found unconscious

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH- A Long Branch patrolman was found unconscious on Sept. 21 after being involved in a foot chase shortly before 2 a.m. According to a press release from the Long Branch Police Department, Officer Michael Monahan was on patrol when he noticed what he believed to be several subjects…