• Nature tales

    The American mink is often mistaken for an otter. As you can well imagine, this does not sit well with the proud mink, which knows it is way cuter and smarter than some dumb ol’ otter. Photo taken at the Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge, Galloway Township. IMAGE BY BILL PATRICK/www.maiseyimages.com

  • ‘Art on the Edge’ puts out call for entries

    The Belmar Arts Council (BAC) announced a call for submissions to its “Art on the Edge” exhibition. The show is open to artists working in all media, age 16 and older. This year’s jurors are Stacy Smith of the Zimmerli Museum and art collector Alex Goetchius. Entries will be received on May 4 from 5…

  • Indie comic artist stages ‘War of the Independents’

    Comic book creator brings super heroes together in epic series BY CHUCK O’DONNELL Correspondent Dave Ryan is like a caped superman from the pages of his comics who bravely battles on in the face of insurmountable odds. Ryan and his fellow independent and small-press comic book creators wage a constant battle in a marketplace dominated…

  • State grants will help pay for school improvements

    BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer This text will be replaced Rose Perrotta works on a project during a ceramics class that was held at the Howell Senior Center on April 26. In addition to the ceramics class, the senior center also offered a knitting class. For more photos, see Photo Galleries at www.gmnews.com. ERIC SUCAR…

  • T-Mobile remains in pursuit of tower

    BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer A n attorney representing Howell residents who live near the site of a proposed cellular communications tower began cross-examining experts presented by the applicant during a recent hearing before the Howell Zoning Board of Adjustment. The application filed by T-Mobile Northeast LLC is for a proposed 120-foottall monopole on property…

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    The U15 Wildcats girls soccer team, part of the Central New Jersey Silver Bullets Soccer Club Wildcats, captured the MSSL 2012 Spring College Showcase tournament title. This tournament is one of the best early spring showcase opportunities in the Northeast, with hundreds of men’s and women’s college coaches registered. It was structured for maximum exposure…

  • EB’s Mattis wins top individual award at Penn Relays

    East Brunswick’s Sam Mattis was a standout at the Penn Relays April 26-28. The reigning high school national champion in the discus added the prestigious Penn Relays crown to his impressive scholastic résumé on April 27. The EBHS senior unloaded a personal best 211-11 in winning the high school discus competition at the nation’s oldest…

  • Sayreville girls track team balanced and solid in all events

    BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent Sayreville Memorial The Sayreville War Memorial High School’s girls spring track team is off to a 4-2 start in dual meets and is makings its presence felt in the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Red Division. “This is a very well-rounded team,” coach Jerry Carney said. “We have a good mix of…

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