• Make fire sprinklers mandatory in all new construction

    The week of Oct. 4-10 is the 93rd annual Fire Prevention Week. The theme this year, which is changed every year, is “Hear the Beep When You Sleep.” It is intended to raise awareness of the fact that nearly half of all home fire deaths occur overnight when residents are asleep. The call to action…

  • Newspaper week highlights power of the press

    By JIM ZACHARY The power of the press should never be underestimated and must never be abused. This week marks the 75th anniversary of National Newspaper Week and the theme — The Power of the Press — points to the importance of watchdog journalism, accurate reporting, strong editorials, comprehensive public notices and a free, open…

  • ‘Meet the Candidates’ night set for Oct. 14

    The North Brunswick Republicans invite the community to a “Meet the Candidates” event 6:30-9:30 p.m. on Oct. 14 at the Sabella Park Clubhouse, 1473 Cozzens Lane, North Brunswick. Candidates in attendance will include those for Middlesex County Freeholder and General Assembly for the 17th Legislative District, as well as members of the North Brunswick Republican…

  • Car burglary suspect remains at large

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Police have charged two people in connection to a string of motor vehicle burglaries along Route 27, while one suspect is still at large. The suspects allegedly broke into vehicles in South Brunswick, Franklin and North Brunswick since mid-August, according to a statement prepared by the South Brunswick Police Department, including 48…

  • Chance to cover Pope was ‘pinnacle of career’

    By JENNIFER ORTIZ Staff Writer Howell native Gary Gellman of Gellman Images was in Philadelphia on Sept. 26 covering the arrival of Pope Francis at Philadelphia International Airport and captured the moment (above) when the Pope stopped his motorcade, exited his vehicle and blessed and kissed a 10-year-old boy who has cerebral palsy. PHOTO BY…

  • Prescription for safety: Residents scrap massive amounts of medications

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Thousands of pounds of unwanted, unused and expired medications were collected in the state on Sept. 26 in an effort to combat drug addiction. On the local front — as part of the 10th National Prescription Take Back Day — the South Brunswick Police Department collected 90 pounds of medication,…

  • Autumn activities abound to enjoy in the Garden State

    By P.J. CANDIDO Staff Writer Gary DiGregorio, owner of the Twin Pond Farm & Country Market in Howell, demonstrates pumpkin bowling. Using a small pumpkin as the ball, and hay bales as gutters, he bowls a strike. Everyone gets a prize in this game with four strikes earning the big prize. MATT DENTON Fall is…

  • South Brunswick police locate third suspect in car burglaries

    A fugitive suspect, who allegedly is responsible for almost 50 car burglaries in South Brunswick, has been located by police. A citizen, who read a police alert on Nixle last week, reportedly observed Jarred Robinson, 23, of Franklin, walking in the Society Hill development off Route 27 in Franklin. According to the investigation reports, Robinson…

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