Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • Campbell School celebrates National Geographic Bee winner

    Campbell School celebrates National Geographic Bee winner

    Fourth grade students at Campbell Elementary School in Metuchen participated in the National Geographic National Geography Bee in January. Upon completion of the contest, Thomas Dickey was identified as the school’s National Geographic Geography Bee Winner. He is now eligible to participate in the the national test to identify the top winners across the country.

  • Saint Joseph High School Students achieve “First Place with Special Merit” by the American Scholastic Press Association

    Saint Joseph High School Students achieve “First Place with Special Merit” by the American Scholastic Press Association

    Saint Joseph High School in Metuchen has announced that the 2015 Vignette literary magazine has been awarded “First Place with Special Merit” by the American Scholastic Press Association. This nationwide contest is juried by print-industry professionals who grade and critique each literary magazine entry.  Out of a possible 1,000 total points, the Vignette scored 975,…

  • Despite rescue efforts, horse lost to storm

    Despite rescue efforts, horse lost to storm

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — Winter Storm Jonas, which dropped upwards of 20-plus inches of snow and brought heavy winds to the area last week, claimed the life of a beloved 27-year-old horse named Tank. Fire Chief Brian Latham said staff at the Petti Farm, off Petti Lane, requested assistance from members of…

  • Lenten Linguini Dinners scheduled

    Lenten Linguini Dinners scheduled

    Our Lady of Peace Knights of Columbus Council  No. 9199 of Fords is sponsoring its annual “All You Can Eat” Lenten Linguini Dinners every Friday in Lent, except Good Friday. The dinners will be served from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. in the cafeteria below the church. The menu includes Linguini, with a choice of Red (Marinara)…

  • Area Chambers of Commerce co-sponsor personal finance seminars for small-business owners during Feb.

    Area Chambers of Commerce co-sponsor personal finance seminars for small-business owners during Feb.

    As part of its 2016 business information series, Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce will partner with Chambers of Commerce in Edison and Woodbridge to present a three-part seminar series titled Personal Finance for Small Business Owners. The seminars take place Feb. 9, 16 and 23 from 8 a.m.-9:15 a.m. at Metuchen Public Library, 480 Middlesex…

  • County book recycling program opens a new chapter

    County book recycling program opens a new chapter

    The Middlesex County Improvement Authority’s (MCIA) Recycling Division has surpassed another mile-marker. Division Manager Ed Windas confirmed this week that the MCIA’s book recycling program took in its largest recorded tonnage in 2015. In total, last year’s program was responsible for recycling 28.2 tons of mixed paper, along with paperback and hardcover books – a 6-ton…

  • Comedy show March 6 to benefit animal groups

    The “Comedy for a Cause” fundraiser will be held on March 6 at the Stress Factory Comedy Club, 90 Church St., New Brunswick. A buffet dinner will be offered at 5 p.m, followed by the show at 7 p.m. Tickets are $40. The show is intended for adult audiences. This will be a joint fundraiser…

  • Metuchen: What would you do?

    Metuchen: What would you do?

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — The season premiere of the ABC network’s “What Would You Do” last week featured the borough’s own “What’s the Scoop.” The episode, which aired on Jan. 26, presented a woman needing help with a flat tire with a twist. “You’re out for a walk and you notice a…

  • MCC offers course on starting an online business

    MCC offers course on starting an online business

    EDISON – Middlesex County College has partnered with ed2go to launch “Start Your Own Online Business.” Participants will learn how to leverage the Internet to launch an online business. The course outlines a step-by-step approach – from building a simplified strategy to branding a business – so students can develop and launch an online business quickly. New sessions…