Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • Woodbridge football team ready to move on to new season

    Woodbridge football team ready to move on to new season

    By Jeff Appelblatt The start of the high school football season is one of the most anticipated events when the thought of a new school year approaches. All teams can’t deny they’re eager for the first kickoff of 2016. Every season is a chance for each student-athletes to show off the talent perhaps not shown…

  • CASA of Middlesex County seeks volunteeers

    CASA of Middlesex County seeks volunteeers

    Individuals interested in helping children in foster care are invited to join Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Middlesex County for an information session on Sept. 12 from 6-7 p.m. The session will be held at the CASA office, located at 77 Church St, New Brunswick. CASA volunteers are appointed by a judge to speak…

  • Edison joins Drive Sober crackdown

    Edison joins Drive Sober crackdown

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — Township police are joining many other police departments by participating in the state’s largest annual crackdown on drunk driving — conducting sobriety checkpoints and stepping up roving patrols for motorists impaired by alcohol or drugs. The annual nationwide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” initiative, sponsored throughout New Jersey by the…

  • Jackson girls volleyball teams gearing up for start of season

    Jackson girls volleyball teams gearing up for start of season

    By Wayne Witkowski Jackson Memorial High School’s girls volleyball players have had an added impetus in their start to preseason workouts, watching the American volleyball teams that both won bronze medals at the Olympic Games in Rio. “They watched to see what it’s like at the next level,” coach Rich Ranney said. “The whole difference…

  • Lilly wins first career feature event at New Egypt Speedway

    Lilly wins first career feature event at New Egypt Speedway

    On Bike and Country Western Night presented by DiscountCrowdControl.com, T.J. Lilly scored his first career checkered flag at New Egypt Speedway capturing the Sportsman feature Aug. 20. Ryan Godown picked up the win in the Burlington County Overhead Door News Sprint feature. The Crate Modified feature went to Billy Osmun, III. Tim Tanner was declared…

  • Join the Teen Advisory Board of Metuchen Public Library

    Join the Teen Advisory Board of Metuchen Public Library

    Are you interested in being part of a group of dedicated teens who work to create a better Young Adult section at the Metuchen Public Library? If you are a Metuchen resident in grades 7-12, and if you have at least 15 hours to dedicate during the school year, then check out the Metuchen Public…

  • Caseys’ girls soccer team looks to build off last year’s experience

    Caseys’ girls soccer team looks to build off last year’s experience

    By Warren Rappleyea Seventeen girls who received varsity playing time are back with Red Bank Catholic (RBC) High School’s girls soccer team and look to turn it up a notch after a 14-8-2 campaign. A year ago, the Caseys entered the season with an outstanding defense and managed to get enough goals to win most…

  • Freehold Raceway reopens for live harness racing Aug. 26

    Freehold Raceway reopens for live harness racing Aug. 26

    Live harness racing returns to Freehold Raceway Aug. 26. The nation’s oldest, continually operating daytime harness race track will open its fall/winter meet with the $55,000 Marion Dancer 2-year-old filly trot. Post time is 12:30 p.m. for all racing days. Live racing will take place Thursdays-Saturdays with a special Labor Day program Sept. 5. The…

  • Raiders’ tennis team looks to veterans in pursuit of division title

    Raiders’ tennis team looks to veterans in pursuit of division title

    By Warren Rappleyea Several veterans return this fall as North Brunswick Township High School’s girls tennis team looks to contend for the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) White Division title. The Raiders last won the division crown in 2013 and are coming off an 11-6 campaign and third-place showing in the White Division. Coach Cindi Totten’s…