Author: KATHY CHANG, Managing Editor

  • Bipartisan effort to pass the Daniel Anderl Judicial Security and Privacy Act helps restore ‘faith in humanity’ for federal judge

    Bipartisan effort to pass the Daniel Anderl Judicial Security and Privacy Act helps restore ‘faith in humanity’ for federal judge

    Holding her right hand to her heart, U.S. District Judge Esther Salas’ said the bipartisan effort to pass the Daniel Anderl Judicial Security and Privacy Act has given her “hope” and “faith in humanity.” The Daniel Anderl Judicial Security and Privacy Act, which prohibits the publication of federal judges’ personal identifying information, passed the U.S.…

  • Youngsters continue to ‘Make-A-Wish’ and deliver 311K letters written to Santa as part of Macy’s Believe campaign

    Youngsters continue to ‘Make-A-Wish’ and deliver 311K letters written to Santa as part of Macy’s Believe campaign

    Every holiday season, Anthony “A.J.” Silvestri and Jillian Bresocnik rally their community in Old Bridge and beyond to write letters to Santa for the annual letter campaign for Make-A-Wish New Jersey through Macy’s Believe campaign. It’s a letter writing campaign near and dear to the hearts of A.J., as a Make-A-Wish recipient, and Jillian, as…

  • Man dies in house fire in East Brunswick

    Man dies in house fire in East Brunswick

    EAST BRUNSWICK – Police are investigating a fire at a Lear Court residence that has left one person dead, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Frank LoSacco of the East Brunswick Police Department. Authorities responded to the residence following a report of a structure fire at approximately 4:50 a.m. on Dec. 20,…

  • Community Bulletin Board: Middlesex County: Dec. 20

    Community Bulletin Board: Middlesex County: Dec. 20

    New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical background necessary. Volunteers should be…

  • Suburban: Memorable stories of 2022

    Suburban: Memorable stories of 2022

    As 2022 comes to a close, we take a look at memorable stories that hit the pages of the Suburban. New Jersey Supreme Court uses ‘rarely invoked’ power to overturn Michelle Lodzinski’s conviction of murdering her son in 1991 – https://archive.centraljersey.com/2021/12/29/new-jersey-supreme-court-uses-rarely-invoked-power-to-overturn-michelle-lodzinskis-conviction-of-murdering-her-young-son-in-1991/ In 2016, a jury convicted Michelle Lodzinski of murdering her 5-year-old son, Timothy Wiltsey, in…

  • East Brunswick Sentinel: Memorable stories of 2022

    East Brunswick Sentinel: Memorable stories of 2022

    As 2022 comes to a close, we take a look at memorable stories that hit the pages of the East Brunswick Sentinel. Milltown Mel passes away prior to Groundhog Day – https://archive.centraljersey.com/2022/01/31/milltown-mel-passes-away-prior-to-groundhog-day/ The Milltown Wranglers were sad to report that Milltown Mel recently crossed over the rainbow bridge in January. The popular annual prediction is…

  • Criterion Sentinel: Memorable stories of 2022

    Criterion Sentinel: Memorable stories of 2022

    As 2022 comes to a close, we take a look at memorable stories that hit the pages of the Criterion Sentinel. Joshi sworn in as mayor of Edison; calls on community to work together for ‘unity and good government’ – https://archive.centraljersey.com/2022/01/01/joshi-sworn-in-as-mayor-in-edison-calls-on-community-to-work-together-for-unity-and-good-government/ Mayor Sam Joshi was sworn in at John P. Stevens High School on New…

  • North-South Brunswick Sentinel: Memorable stories of 2022

    North-South Brunswick Sentinel: Memorable stories of 2022

    As 2022 comes to a close, we take a look at memorable stories that hit the pages of the North and South Brunswick Sentinel. New law safeguards personal information of those who serve in the justice system – https://archive.centraljersey.com/2022/01/13/new-law-safeguards-personal-information-of-those-who-serve-in-the-justice-system/ In an effort to enhance the state’s ability to protect members of the justice system and…

  • Soldier missing in action during WWII will make his way home to Metuchen 79 years later

    Soldier missing in action during WWII will make his way home to Metuchen 79 years later

    A 21-year-old U.S. Army Air Forces staff sergeant, who was shot down by enemy fighters in Germany during World War II, will make his way back home 79 years later. Michael Uhrin’s remains were accounted for on May 12, but his family only recently received their full briefing on his identification, according to the Defense…