• Reform must include generic biologic drugs

    As Congress continues to discuss health care reform, I hope its members are including generic biologic drugs in that discussion. Biologics are used to treat serious diseases such as cancer and rheumatoid arthritis and can cost $10,000 or more per month. Americans must be able to get these life-saving medicines at a price they can…

  • So much for TV show ‘America’s Got Talent’

    Are We There Yet? • LORI CLINCH If there’s one thing the summer lacks, it’s TV time. Now that the sun stays up until all hours and is followed by a full-moon chaser, my biological clock won’t let me rest. There are weeds to be pulled, plants to be watered and roses to prune. But…

  • One GOP friend would rather not talk politics

    Coda • GREG BEAN Iemailed my old writing buddy, Dave Simpson, a while back, crowing over the latest debacle in what used to be the national Republican Party, and he was less than amused. “I get so upset about this Fairness Doctrine thing that I think it may be better if we avoid discussing politics…

  • County introduces program to deter juvenile crime

    Anew county initiative called the “Clean Slate” program will give youngsters suspected of minor crimes a second chance to stay out of trouble, while easing the number of cases going to Family Court. According to a press release from the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office, when youngsters commit crimes such as carrying fake identification cards or…

  • Twist and shout

    SCOTT FRIEDMAN Aricha Chaddah, 11, gets the hula hoop moving during the annual Dayton Village Community Picnic on Sunday, which was sponsored by the Dayton Village Citizens’ Coalition and the South Brunswick Garden Club.

  • Pedestrian struck, killed by car

    BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — A township resident was struck and killed by a motor vehicle on July 6. According to North Brunswick police Sgt. Gina Braconi, Antonio Rizzolo, 52, was believed to be walking in the crosswalk at the intersection of Route 1 north and North Oaks Boulevard around 6:18 a.m.…

  • Programs offered at S.B. Library

    South Brunswick Public Library, 110 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction, will hold a résumé-writing workshop by Eileen Levine 7-8:45 p.m. July 16. “Building Creativity With a Sketch Journal” will be held 1-4 p.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 11. Individuals should bring a sketchbook and drawing tools of their choice. “How to Work With a Professional Picture Framer:…

  • MCAT receives DOT award as model transit system

    The U.S. Department of Transportation has given the United We Ride Leadership Award to Middlesex County Area Transit (MCAT), recognizing the system for its integration of human service transportation with traditional bus and rail services. Middlesex County was one of just four counties and one state nationwide to be recognized as a model system, according…

  • October gala to honor six small-business owners

    Will commemorate North Brunswick’s 230th anniversary BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Happy birthday, North Brunswick. In commemoration of the township’s 230th anniversary, Michael Hritz and Richard Liguori are co-chairing a gala, which will honor several local small-business owners in October. Invitations will be mailed this summer, with an open invitation going out…

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