• Jackson seniors to graduate at Memorial, Liberty

    Jackson seniors to graduate at Memorial, Liberty

    By Andrew Martins Staff Writer JACKSON – Graduating seniors at Jackson Memorial High School and at Jackson Liberty High School will be honored by their friends, family members and the educators who helped them reach their final days as Jaguars and Lions. On June 16, a total of about 800 students will accept their diplomas…

  • Freehold Regional publication honored by professional group

    Freehold Regional publication honored by professional group

    The New Jersey School Public Relations Association honored the Freehold Regional High School District at its 2016 School Communication Awards. The FRHSD received second place in the Special Interest Publication Category for its 2014 annual report. The award ceremony was held on May 20 at Rowan University, Glassboro. According to its website, “NJSPRA’s School Communication…

  • Legislators support Allentown’s appeal of school tax hike

    Legislators support Allentown’s appeal of school tax hike

    By Andrew Martins Staff Writer ALLENTOWN – Three state legislators have offered their support to the Borough Council in its bid to appeal a calculation that is expected to result in a significant increase in school taxes for Allentown residents. Allentown and Upper Freehold Township comprise the Upper Freehold Regional School District and split the…

  • MCVTS instructor ‘shines’ during awards night

    MCVTS instructor ‘shines’ during awards night

    EAST BRUNSWICK — The longest serving apprentice instructor in the United States was honored as the Middlesex County Vocational and Technical Schools (MCVTS) awarded certificates of completion to 34 graduates of its apprenticeship program. The May 18 graduation ceremony at the MCVTS East Brunswick Campus was highlighted by the presentation of the Albert Hudanish Leadership Award…

  • Fuzzy Lemons to perform Aug. 3 at Old Franklin Schoolhouse

    Fuzzy Lemons to perform Aug. 3 at Old Franklin Schoolhouse

    Family Arts of Metuchen will present Fuzzy Lemons, a children’s musical group, on Aug. 3 at 6:15 p.m. on the Old Franklin Schoolhouse lawn (491 Middlesex Ave.; rain location inside). Tickets will be sold at the gate for $5 per person. Fuzzy Lemons are the final performance of the Sunflower Series, a summer children’s concert…

  • Michael and the Rockness Monsters to perform July 6 at Old Franklin Schoolhouse

    Michael and the Rockness Monsters to perform July 6 at Old Franklin Schoolhouse

    Family Arts of Metuchen will present a new local favorite, Michael and the Rockness Monsters, on July 6 at 6:15 p.m. on the Old Franklin Schoolhouse lawn (491 Middlesex Ave.; rain location inside). Tickets will be sold at the gate for $5 per person. Michael and the Rockness Monsters perform as part of the Sunflower…

  • Warriors capture 3rd straight sectional softball crown

    Warriors capture 3rd straight sectional softball crown

    By Wayne Witkowski Riverside High School’s outfield has an open area behind it without a fence, which was bad news for the home team and good news for New Egypt High School’s softball team. The Warriors rolled to their third straight NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group I title, 13-1, in a game stopped after five innings…

  • Trio arrested after drug probe in Fords

    Trio arrested after drug probe in Fords

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer WOODBRIDGE — Three men were arrested on drug charges after several weeks of investigation by the Special Investigations Unit of the Woodbridge Police Department. Anthony Smith, 37, of Fords, was charged with conspiracy to distribute controlled dangerous substances (CDS), possession with intent to distribute, possession of CDS and resisting arrest.…

  • Boy, 5, dies under UPS truck

    Boy, 5, dies under UPS truck

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer WOODBRIDGE — The investigation is continuing into the death of a five-year-old boy who was run over by a UPS truck last week. Police Capt. Roy Hoppock said the incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. on Cheryl Drive in the Gill Lane Village apartment complex in the Iselin section of the township on…

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