Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • Allentown First Aid Squad seeks to increase membership, raise funds

    Allentown First Aid Squad seeks to increase membership, raise funds

    By Andrew Martins Staff Writer ALLENTOWN – Members of the Borough Council were recently given a glimpse into the Allentown First Aid Squad and told about the often challenging nature of maintaining a consistent team of first responders. During the Feb. 23 council meeting, Allentown First Aid Squad President Michael Conroy described several challenges local first…

  • Turner, Rugo head to state wrestling championships

    Turner, Rugo head to state wrestling championships

    By Wayne Witkowski Zach Turner became the second Region 7 wrestling champion in Allentown High School’s history and locked up a return to the NJSIAA championships at 182 pounds when he rallied from a 2-1 deficit early in the third period of the finals. The pin, Turner’s third in his four region tournament bouts and…

  • Voters approve Millstone fire district budget

    Voters approve Millstone fire district budget

    By Matthew Sockol Correspondent MILLSTONE – Voters have given their stamp of approval to the 2016 budget that was proposed by the Board of Fire Commissioners. In the annual fire district election held on Feb. 20, the budget was approved in a vote of 82 to 23. The fire commissioners proposed a budget of $1.99…

  • Just Pups owner faces hundreds of animal cruelty charges

    Just Pups owner faces hundreds of animal cruelty charges

    By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK – More than 200 charges have been filed against Just Pups owner Vincent LoSacco. According to a press release from the New Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NJSPCA), 267 charges of animal cruelty have been filed through the East Brunswick Municipal Court, with a hearing date…

  • Bears looks to build on GMC win in state tourney

    Bears looks to build on GMC win in state tourney

    By Jimmy Allinder Things have radically changed in the space of three seasons for Sydney Greenspan and Allie Warren, a pair of seniors on the East Brunswick High School girls basketball team. As freshmen, Greenspan and Warren played for a team that finished 5-20 and were anxiously looking forward to the spring and softball season.…

  • Weichert’s East Brunswick office and top associate recognized for regional awards

    Weichert’s East Brunswick office and top associate recognized for regional awards

    Jack Waters, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced that the East Brunswick office was recognized for industry success in January. The office led the region, which is comprised of offices throughout Middlesex County, for resale listings. In addition, sales associate Donna Warters of the East Brunswick office was recognized for her success during the…

  • Monroe artist’s solo exhibit based on ‘Everything wings’

    Monroe artist’s solo exhibit based on ‘Everything wings’

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MONROE — After 15 years as an art teacher, Helen Mahong Rudnick is branching out and essentially starting a journey as a professional artist. Her first solo art show, which showcases 24 pieces of her artwork as a professional artist, is being held at the Fine Arts Gallery at the Monroe…

  • Area wrestlers move on to state championships

    Area wrestlers move on to state championships

    By Jimmy Allinder Four area wrestlers finished either first, second or third in the NJSIAA Region 5 tournament Feb. 26-27, which earned them the opportunity to compete for a state championship. East Brunswick High School’s Mitch Polito (106 pounds) was the lone area competitor to win a gold medal, which punched his ticket to the…

  • Local real estate company ERA Central launches new technology platform

    Local real estate company ERA Central launches new technology platform

    ERA Central, Monroe Township, has launched Zap, the next big thing in real estate technology that will prove to be a game changer in the real estate experience. More than 100 ERA Central agents from five branch offices have been trained to use Zap to run their real estate business and drive results. Zap is…