• South Brunswick police officers save two lives in one day

    South Brunswick police officers save two lives in one day

      SOUTH BRUNSWICK – In a 10-hour period on Oct. 14, South Brunswick police officers saved two heroin overdose victims. Just after 11 a.m., police received a 911 call from a woman who said her boyfriend was unconscious in a vehicle in the East Garden Apartment Complex, according to information provided by Captain James Ryan of…

  • Two vie for Edison council seat

    Two vie for Edison council seat

    By Jacqueline Durett Correspondent EDISON — There is one council position up for grabs this year. Democrat Joseph Coyle, who was appointed to the council in June, is looking to retain his role and keep the council purely Democratic. Gaetano (Guy) Gaspari is a Republican looking to break the single-party lock. “One-party rule has resulted…

  • Manalapan wins first close game of season to improve to 6-0

    Manalapan wins first close game of season to improve to 6-0

    By Jeff Appelblatt The first quarter at Howell High School Oct. 14 looked as simple as the first five games for Manalapan High School’s football team. Following touchdowns by Naim Mayfield and DaShone Taylor, the Braves took an early 13-0 lead. But Howell refused to give up — not on its own field and not…

  • Theatre group to hold flapjack fundraiser

    Theatre group to hold flapjack fundraiser

      The cast and crew from North Brunswick’s community theatre program will make their way from the stage to the kitchen of Applebee’s, 324 Ryders Lane, Milltown, for their fourth annual “Flapjack Fundraiser” from 8-10 a.m. on Oct. 23. Tickets cost $10 each and include pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs and a beverage. Tickets will be…

  • Say the secret password

    Say the secret password

    By Lori Clinch Although I would not say that I love technology, I will say it certainly comes in handy. I have a deep appreciation for my smartphone as it keeps me from looking stupid. It reminds me to take out the trash on the first and third Wednesdays of the month, keeps track of…

  • Tri-Town News Datebook, Oct. 27

    Tri-Town News Datebook, Oct. 27

    A sleepover for stuffed animals will be held at the Plumsted library at 3:30 p.m. Nov. 4. Children ages 2 to 6 may drop off a stuffed animal. There will be stories and the children will make beds for their stuffed animals. Children may return at 10 a.m. Nov. 5 to pick up their animal…

  • Examiner Datebook, Oct. 27

    Examiner Datebook, Oct. 27

    • New Jersey United Christian Academy, 73 Holmes Mill Road, Cream Ridge, will host a challenging Gobble Gobble 3-mile mud run on its 43-acre campus at 9 a.m. Nov. 26. The cost is $30 and pre-registration information can be sent to [email protected]. Details: 609-738-2121. • The Freehold Borough Arts Council will host an arts and…

  • News Transcript Datebook, Oct. 26

    News Transcript Datebook, Oct. 26

      • Lightbridge Academy, 1 Schlechtweg Way, Freehold Township, will serve as the host to a Halloween Carnival from 6-8 p.m., Oct. 28. The event is free to the community. Families are welcome to come in costume. There will be games and prizes. • The Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District Board of Education will meet at…

  • Rebels score late-season wins to clinch postseason berths

    Rebels score late-season wins to clinch postseason berths

    By Wayne Witkowski A late-season surge has helped Howell High School’s girls’ soccer team, under new coach Shannon Mayrose, return to the NJSIAA and Shore Conference tournaments. It was an interesting route for Mayrose, whose team took a big step toward qualifying by beating her former high school team, Freehold High School, 2-1, Oct. 13…

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