• Parsons targets pre-K students in united learning endeavor

    United Way, Target contribute to kindergarten readiness program BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Target of Milltown donated 22 sets of composition notebooks, flash cards and reading books to the Parsons Elementary School Pre-Kindergarten Summer Academy Program in North Brunswick. JENNIFER AMATO NORTH BRUNSWICK — “What number comes after 12?” teacher Lisa Rudolph asked the 22…

  • Kids in blue mind their p’s and q’s

    Junior Police Academy cadets learn etiquette, accountability during annual summer program BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer North Brunswick Junior Police Academy cadet Jessica Ardita and her fellow cadets participated in an etiquette lesson at Sir John’s restaurant, North Brunswick, as part of a surprise graduation luncheon on Aug. 1. PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff The…

  • Audit questions bonuses for top MCIA managers

    Authority responds by citing millions in tax dollars saved, high level of performance BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) announced that $100,000 in “substantial annual bonuses” was paid to top executives of the Middlesex County Improvement Authority (MCIA) that were not provided for in employment contracts. The OSC announced…

  • Fire closes down Omega Diner for several days

    Restaurant still closed as of press time The Omega Diner has not yet reopened after being closed for several days after a fire. Around 12:21 a.m. on Monday, July 30, a fire was reported at the diner, located on Route 1 south. At some point, one of the gas lines for the deep fryers in…

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    Students of North Brunswick’s Summer Enrichment Program presented “The Real Stepsisters of Cinderella” at North Brunswick Township High School on July 31. JEFF GRANIT staff

  • Rumson’s Jaeger sixth in Olympic 1,500 final

    Swimmer was top American BY MATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent Former Rumson-Fair Haven High School swimmer Connor Jaeger finished sixth in the 1,500-meter freestyle on Aug. 4 at the Olympics, touching the wall at 14:52.99. China’s Sun Yang won a gold medal and broke his own world record with a time of 14:31.02. He was nearly disqualified…

  • MU men’s soccer team faces challenging 2012 schedule

    Play exhibition match against Northwestern at home Aug. 14 A home opener against fellow NCAA Tournament second round competitor Providence College highlights the 2012 Monmouth University men’s soccer schedule. The Hawks will look to earn their eighth straight Northeast Conference (NEC) regular season championship and fourth straight NCAA Tournament berth this fall. Head coach Robert…

  • Rumson pro Gaffney ready for PGA Championship

    BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Rumson Country Club head pro Brian Gaffney will be competing in this week’s PGA Championship, golf’s fourth Major. The event is being held at the Ocean Course in Kiawah Island, S.C., from Aug. 9-12. This will be Gaffney’s third PGA appearance. MONTANA PRICHARD/THE PGA OF AMERICA, PHOTO Monmouth Beach’s Brian…

  • Maroon & White basketball receives NCAA certification

    BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent Red Bank Regional and Point Pleasant Boro basketball players chase after a loose ball during an Aug. 2 game in the Fourth Annual Maroon & White Girls Basketball Tournament held at Red Bank Regional High School. ERIC SUCAR staff The fourth annual Maroon & White Summer Basketball Camp is off to…

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