Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • William R. Walters

    William R. Walters

    William (Bob) R. Walters of Belle Isle, Florida, passed away on Jan. 29. Bob moved to Orlando with his family in November 1979 from Mayport, Florida, after retiring from the Navy as a chief petty officer. Bob served in the Navy for 26 years. After retirement, he was employed at Walt Disney World from January…

  • Property tax reform needed in New Jersey

    Property tax reform needed in New Jersey

    Thirty-five states have county centralized assessment programs. New Jersey is now testing two different tax assessment models. The test is a municipal based assessor model vs. a county centralized assessor model. The Jeffersonian vs. Hamilton like models both have elements of merit. However, in practice, the county assessor model has so far proven superior. The…

  • Allentown returning to NJSIAA sectional wrestling competition

    Allentown returning to NJSIAA sectional wrestling competition

    By Wayne Witkowski Allentown High School’s wrestling team is on the threshold of a season of distinction. Already assured of its first berth in the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group III championships in four years — and currently seeded fifth for the competition that takes place next week — the Redbirds also had the chance to…

  • Getting even is what counts in the merry world of pranks

    Getting even is what counts in the merry world of pranks

    By Lori Clinch I’m sure that when Terrie signed up for working with me in our antique shop, she already knew I was somewhat of a practical joker. In fact, I’m positive of that because Terrie has helped me with more than a prank or two. She helped me set up and stage a toilet…

  • Teens show ethical decision making at Team Challenge

    Teens show ethical decision making at Team Challenge

    Students from Allentown High School and all six Freehold Regional High School District schools tackled real life issues while analyzing the ethical implications of their actions during the 2015 Team Challenge event. Allentown students who participated in the Team Challenge included Aaron Adler, Amanda Johnson, Chris Leuper, Gabby Lux and Jeremy Posluszny. The parents of…

  • Millstone teachers of the year named

    Millstone teachers of the year named

    By Matthew Sockol Correspondent MILLSTONE – Administrators in the Millstone Township K-8 School District have named the district’s teachers of the year. At the Millstone Township Primary School, where pupils in pre-kindergarten through second grade are educated, the Teacher of the Year is Erica Scarnati, a first grade teacher who has taught in the district…

  • Saint Peter’s to host men’s health forum Feb. 13

    Saint Peter’s to host men’s health forum Feb. 13

    Saint Peter’s University Hospital will host a free men’s health and wellness forum from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Feb. 13, in the Sister Marie de Pazzi Conference Center, ground floor of the hospital, 254 Easton Ave., New Brunswick. The program will include physician presentations by David Jacob, M.D., cardiologist; Anthony Catanese, M.D., urologist,…

  • Charles E. Gillar

    Charles E. Gillar

    Charles E. Gillar passed away peacefully in his sleep on Jan. 27 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. He was 59. Born in New Brunswick, he resided in Old Bridge before moving to Spotswood 37 years ago. He cherished his friends and family and loved boating, fishing and spending time with his son…

  • Three names submitted for EB mayor replacement

    Three names submitted for EB mayor replacement

    By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK- With the role of mayor currently being filled by the township’s business administrator, the council has until Feb 12 to decide on a long-term replacement. The East Brunswick Democratic party submitted three names to the council as possible replacements for former mayor David Stahl, who resigned on Jan.…