• Testimony continues in alleged drunken-driving case

    BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Expert witness says defendant’s blood-alcohol level was 0.19 at time of fatal crash NEW BRUNSWICK — A woman accused of fatally killing an 18-year-old South Brunswick woman in 2007 had a blood-alcohol level of 0.19 at the time of the crash, expert witnesses are testifying. Kimberly Green was driving from…

  • N.B. hopes to raise the ‘woof’ on an animal shelter soon

    BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Dog Walkathon on Oct. 3 will benefit Project Shelter NORTH BRUNSWICK — Nowadays, many walks are held to benefit various organizations, illnesses and causes. But the animal kingdom has similar needs. To further the cause of our four-legged canine friends, the North Brunswick HumaneAssociation (NBHA) will hold its seventh annual…

  • NBTHS receives grant for behavior supports

    North Brunswick Township High School has received a technical grant to plan and implement Positive Behavior Supports in Schools (PBSIS) to support the Character Education Program. The grant will provide training and technical assistance for two years for the staff to be proactive in school situations. It is sponsored by the New Jersey Department of…

  • NBPD and SBPD receive $5,000 grants

    The North Brunswick Police Department and the South Brunswick Police Department have each received a $5,000 Bias Prevention and Education grant to help enforce bias crime laws and keep the public informed of ways to recognize and report bias incidents. The grants were awarded by the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office after the police departments submitted…

  • SBPD to receive grant money for technology upgrades

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK — U.S. Rep. Rush Holt recently announced a $200,000 grant for the South Brunswick Police Department. The grant will go toward funding technology upgrades for the force. The technology being used now is over 20 years old, South Brunswick Detective Sgt. Jim Ryan said. The SBPD was also advised that Verizon, as of…

  • Sept. designated as Senior Center Month in S.B.

    BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — September is now for seniors in South Brunswick. The Township Council officially designated September as Senior Center Month during the Sept. 14 council meeting. For 19 years, the senior center has served members of the community in a variety of ways, covering a broad spectrum of programs…

  • Logan’s Towing celebrates 60th anniversary with new tow truck

    Peterbilt ‘Iron Emperor’ can lift 100-ton vehicles BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer A new Peterbilt all-wheel-drive heavy-duty towing rotating wrecker has joined the fleet of vehicles at George Logan’s Towing in North Brunswick. The vehicle can lift 100- ton vehicles in the event of heavy-duty tows or serious accidents. JENNIFER AMATO NORTH BRUNSWICK — To…

  • House invaders return to winter residences

    Increasing number of stink bugs reported throughout New Jersey BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent The pesky brown marmorated stink bugs (BMSB) that exited houses in the spring to seek food and mate during the summer are now invading homes to return to their warm winter residences. But this fall, the invaders that are scientifically known as…

  • Volunteers plan to do good’ by No. Brunswick

    Community Service Day will be Oct. 9 BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Local residents needing assistance with home projects are encouraged to participate in the North Brunswick Community Service Day to be held Saturday, Oct. 9. The Rev. David Good, youth pastor of the Community Church–Fixer of Hearts on Cozzens Lane, is…

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