Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • In service

    In service

    Anthony S. Portuesi has enrolled in the Army’s Reserve Officer Training Corps’ (ROTC) Early Commissioning Program (ECP) at the University of Maryland Baltimore County, Baltimore, Maryland, one of the five Military Junior Colleges that host Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps programs. The ECP is a two-year accelerated program for those students that meet the criteria…

  • Economic shift from suburbs to cities

    Economic shift from suburbs to cities

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer NEW BRUNSWICK — The technology boom of the 1990s has essentially uprooted the suburban office agglomeration of the 1980s that drew people to suburban New Jersey in the first place. James W. Hughes, dean of the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers University, said in the…

  • YMCA of Metuchen Edison Woodbridge and South Amboy announces new members of the Board of Directors

    YMCA of Metuchen Edison Woodbridge and South Amboy announces new members of the Board of Directors

    YMCA of Metuchen Edison Woodbridge and South Amboy announces the election of four new members to the nonprofit’s Board of Directors. The Y’s association board is composed of 26 members who set strategic direction and policy to guide the Y’s work to strengthen community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. YMCA of Metuchen…

  • North Brunswick resident celebrates 100 years of happiness
  • Edison fights order to reinstate officer

    Edison fights order to reinstate officer

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — Despite two orders by a Superior Court Judge to reinstate a fired patrolman, township officials are continuing to pursue all legal options to fire the patrolman, according to township counsel. Edison Township Attorney Allan C. Roth said the police department is seeking a further stay of Judge Douglas K.…

  • Conference tourney may produce Howell-CBA mat rematch

    Conference tourney may produce Howell-CBA mat rematch

    By Tim Morris Howell High School’s wrestling team may have the opportunity to get the final word in in their rivalry with Christian Brothers Academy (CBA). Earlier this year, the two teams hooked up in what has been the meet of the year in the Shore Conference thus far. The Colts came to Howell and…

  • Call volume, arrest data for 2015 reported by Jackson police

    Call volume, arrest data for 2015 reported by Jackson police

    By Andrew Martins Staff Writer JACKSON – Information regarding the number of calls received and the crimes addressed by the Jackson Police Department during 2015 was recently provided by the department, giving the public a glimpse into the efforts of the force that employs more than 80 individuals. “Calls for service can range from minor problems to…

  • Information meeting for NAMIWalks NJ set for Feb. 11

    NAMIWalks NJ will hold an information meeting 7-8 p.m. on Feb. 11 at the NAMI NJ office, 1562 Route 130, North Brunswick. Community members, families, businesses and supporters are invited to start a team, sponsor the walk or volunteer in an effort to raise awareness of mental health issues across New Jersey. For more information,…

  • Trio of area track and field athletes earn national ranking

    Trio of area track and field athletes earn national ranking

    The area’s three Olympic track and field hopefuls earned national rankings for  2015 from Track and Field News. Former Manalapan High School great Robby Andrews was ranked No. 2 in the men’s 1,500 meters. Ex-Colts Neck High School standout Ashley Higginson was ranked in two events: the women’s 3,000-meter steeplechase (No. 5) and the 5,000 (No.…