• Monroe’s Frycz enjoys fast pace, physicality of lacrosse

    Monroe’s Frycz enjoys fast pace, physicality of lacrosse

    By Jimmy Allinder Courtney Frycz is president of her senior class at Monroe Township High School, a near straight-A student and member of the school’s class council, Poetry Club and Future Business Leaders of America. Somehow, she is still able to play for the Falcons’ lacrosse team, which to her is more than just an…

  • Cohen looks to help St. Joe’s win back GMC lacrosse crown

    Cohen looks to help St. Joe’s win back GMC lacrosse crown

    By Jimmy Allinder Spencer Cohen understands where he goes to college can have a huge impact on the rest of his life. The senior at Saint Joseph High School of Metuchen is an outstanding lacrosse player and has decided to walk on, if that’s what it takes, in order to play the sport. It could be…

  • Milltown woman charged with arson

    Milltown woman charged with arson

    MILLTOWN — A 50-year-old borough woman has been charged with setting fire to her house. Karen Piciullo, who resided at 39 Pershing Ave., was charged on Sept. 6 with aggravated arson and criminal mischief. Bail was set at $150,000, according to a statement prepared by Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew C. Carey and Chief Brian Knelle…

  • High school athletics serve a greater purpose

    High school athletics serve a greater purpose

    I was filled with Garden State-centric pride watching 17-year-old Union Catholic High School student Sydney McLaughlin compete in the Rio Olympics, and I thoroughly enjoy whenever one of our New Jersey scholastic athletes signs a letter of intent to compete on a larger, collegiate stage. But of course — I’m a sports fan, and have been all…

  • Spotswood teachers receive grant money for programs

    Spotswood teachers receive grant money for programs

    SPOTSWOOD – At the annual opening convocation for the Spotswood Public Schools, the Spotswood Education Foundation (SEF) presented 12 grants to staff members totaling more than $7,000. Grants will be used to enhance current programs and curriculum at the schools of each staff member receiving a grant. The $7,110.93 was awarded to Alyson Collins for…

  • Knights of Columbus to hold dinner Oct. 1

    Knights of Columbus to hold dinner Oct. 1

    The Saint Lawrence Knights of Columbus will hold its annual Chicken Dinner from 4 p.m.-7 p.m. on Oct. 1 in the parish center. Admission is $14 for adults, $5 for children under 12 years old. The menu features the main meal with side orders, salad, coffee, tea, soda and water. Family, friends and neighbors are…

  • Officials must speak out when acts of hate are committed

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer New Jersey municipalities, which have a combined population of about 516,000 Jews, continue to be a target for individuals who commit anti-Semitic acts such as spray painting swastikas on various properties. Unfortunately, in some cases the perpetrators are never caught and punished for their actions. Make no mistake about the…

  • Discussion slated Sept. 25

    Discussion slated Sept. 25

    Neve Shalom Hebrew School of Metuchen, 250 Grove Ave., will present Java Nagila for Hebrew School parents on Sept. 25. It will feature Jason Hoffman, of Max Challenge, who will facilitate a discussion about the nutrition strategies for busy parents starting at 9 a.m. There is no charge for the discussion or refreshments. For more…

  • Service set for Sept. 25

    Service set for Sept. 25

    Neve Shalom Hebrew School of Metuchen, 250 Grove Ave., will present a new Selichot Service on Sept. 25 with traditional prayers arranged in the styles of Broadway composers. The service begins at 8 p.m. followed by refreshments. At approximately 9 p.m. the recent theatrical film “Remember” starring Christopher Plummer will be screened. There is no…

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