Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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Old Bridge’s Attianese gets set to pitch at North Carolina
By Warren Rappleyea Old Bridge High School’s Zach Attianese is preparing to head to the University of North Carolina to begin his collegiate baseball career this fall. The 6-foot-2 left-hander attended a team camp for several weeks in late June and has been working out diligently since returning home and throwing on a flat surface.…
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Garden grows with water line and Boy Scout project
By Jennifer Ortiz Staff Writer HOWELL — The Howell Organic Community Gardens recently received the donation of a water line from New Jersey American Water and with the assistance of employees from the Department of Public Works (DPW), water is now being supplied to the gardens at Route 524 and Squankum-Yellowbrook Road. Richard Pereira, the…
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Girl Scouts’ good deed recognized by Millstone officials
By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer MILLSTONE – The Township Committee has recognized nine Millstone Township youngsters who earned the Girl Scout Bronze Award for helping individuals who are less fortunate. Members of Troop 47 – Ella Muha, Angelina Kennedy, Amanda Bajcic, Ella Aquavia, Kyleigh Allen, Angelina Livak, Ryann Keefe, Alexandra Sullivan and Alexis Milo – earned…
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Marlboro resident killed in truck crash in Old Bridge
By Kathy Chang Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — An investigation is continuing into the motor vehicle crash that claimed the life of an 18-year-old Marlboro resident. Adam Rarela was pronounced dead at the intersection of Route 9 north and Old Mill Road, Old Bridge, at 7:18 a.m. Aug. 5, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew C. Carey and…
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Controversy over radio vendors in Sayreville continues
By Jacqueline Durett Correspondent SAYREVILLE — The controversy over the emergency radio purchase in Sayreville is far from over, even though a vendor has been selected and the spending has been approved. At the July 25 council meeting, Fire Chief Vincent Waranowicz shared some news that was surprising to many on the council. He said during…
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ARMS seeks donations to assist disabled military man
By Jennifer Ortiz Staff Writer HOWELL – Ken and Lucille Springer are asking members of the public to reach out with support for a military veteran from Howell who has been disabled since April. The Springers are directors with American Recreational Military Services (ARMS). Greg Petersen, who is a former reconnaissance trooper with the 3rd…
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East Brunswick student learns about Hawaiian culture firsthand
By CARRIE FALCONE Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — A college student from the area recently completed a study abroad program where she joined other students who learned about the different customs and traditions that are separate from their own. Lauren Cram, 21, a 2013 graduate of East Brunswick High School, is a biology major at Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania.…
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Cutrone thrives under fast pace of field hockey, lacrosse
By Jimmy Allinder If the sport involves a stick, chances are Jenna Cutrone plays it. Growing up with boundless energy, the Monroe Township native tried cross-country and cheerleading but never felt a connection with either sport. When she entered the eighth grade, however, Cutrone joined the field hockey and lacrosse teams and knew she had…
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East Brunswick grads recognized for success at film festival
By STEVEN VIERA Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Thanks to the cinematic successes of several residents, the township may need to consider installing a walk of fame. Five graduates of East Brunswick High School and residents of the township attended the TERMINUS Film Festival, which took place June 16-19 in Atlanta, Georgia, where their productions…
