• Helping hands

    PHOTO COURTESY OF THOMAS PETERSON Malorie Queen of East Brunswick, right, works on the miter saw while Emily Koester of Parlin looks on as 13 Middlesex County College students, faculty and staff spend a sweat-filled day assisting Habitat for Humanity build a home for a family in Perth Amboy. The group leveled and graded the…

  • Monroe poised to upgrade radio system with help from East Brunswick

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer MONROE — A multimillion-dollar initiative to upgrade the township’s decadesold radio system is underway, with the council ready to vote on a shared service agreement with East Brunswick to support the new system. “Our radio communications system is 20-years old and we budgeted $3 million to upgrade the system…

  • 7 tips to find the best college fit from Huntington Learning Center

    Choosing a college can be difficult for many high school students.With so many factors to consider, Eileen Huntington of Huntington Learning Center encourages teens to go about the process systematically.“Narrowing down colleges can be overwhelming, but by thinking through priorities and goals, teens can make the process easier and make a well-informed decision.” Huntington offers…

  • Test-taking tips

    According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, test anxiety is a form of performance anxiety that can affect even the most prepared students.The ADAA notes that several factors, including fear of failure and a poor test history, can contribute to test anxiety, the presence of which can make it difficult for students to…

  • Make school day mornings easier

    School day mornings can be hectic, as getting kids ready for school and out the door on time is not always easy.Working parents may find school day mornings especially difficult, as their own work schedules can make mornings feel even more rushed. Fortunately, parents can employ several strategies to free up time in the morning…

  • Local schools, businesses ready for back to school

    Center Stage For 39 years, Center Stage has offered the best, most experienced and diverse faculty in the area, covering all styles of dance: hip-hop, jazz, tap, ballet, lyrical, contemporary, modern; theater (acting and musical theater); music (voice, piano, guitar and percussion); and gymnastic programs. Center Stage’s esteemed alumni have appeared in more than 40…

  • Pageants provide platform for crusade against Alzheimer’s

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Danielle Micale of Milltown earned the title of Mrs. Northeast International 2014 by highlighting Alzheimer’s disease in honor of her late grandmother, Mildred McLaughlin. PHOTO COURTESY OF DANIELLE MICALE MILLTOWN — A beauty is working in various ways to slay a deadly beast. Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause…

  • Milltown mourns groundhog Mel after 6 years of winter forecasts

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Milltown Mel, the beloved groundhog who predicted the weather on Feb. 2 for the past six years, has passed away. SCOTT FRIEDMAN MILLTOWN — The beloved Milltown Mel, the soothsaying groundhog, has passed away. “I think it was a combination of his age and the hot air,” said Councilman Jerry…

  • SRHS class of 1960 to celebrate at reunion

    The South River High School (SRHS) class of 1960 will hold its 55th reunion 3-7 p.m. Aug. 23 at Ria Mar Restaurant, 25 Whitehead Ave., South River. Cost is $45 per person. To RSVP, call Joan at 732-257-5810.

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