• Howell plan: Reconfigure schools to K-2, 3-5 setup

    By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer The Howell K-8 School District administration has introduced a tentative plan to the Board of Education and public that describes a reconfiguration of the district’s schools. Officials have said they are pursuing reconfiguration as a way to balance enrollment in the district’s schools. Currently, Howell’s elementary schools are K-5…

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    MATT DENTON Noelle Washington, 7, and Rosie the rescue dog share a hug during an activity at the Jackson Library on March 14. Youngsters had a chance to practice their reading skills while Rosie listened to them. Noelle’s twin sister, Grace, is reading to Rosie in the background.

  • Picking the safest cars for 2015

    By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features Here’s which vehicles not only garner top marks in crash tests, but can help drivers avoid getting into accidents in the first place Improved new-vehicle crash protection and stricter laws with regard to seatbelt, drunk driving and teen licensing have combined to drive traffic fatalities to historic lows that reached…

  • REAL ESTATE BRIEFS

    With 30 years of experience in real estate, Donna Warters of Weichert, Realtors’ East Brunswick office has set the bar for hard work and tireless dedication. This steadfast devotion to her clients was recently commemorated with the celebration of her 30th anniversary with Weichert, Realtors and once again rewarded with accolades from Weichert, Realtors and…

  • Weichert.com offers quickest way for homebuyers to get accurate information about homes for sale

    Whether patronizing a restaurant or store, or making a phone call to request information or assistance, one constant holds true: People today want quick, personal and high-quality service. When it comes to real estate, homebuyers can find this top-of-the-line customer service on Weichert.com, the web site for Weichert, Realtors. A robust source of accurate information…

  • SPORT SHORTS

    Stan Fischler, the legendary hockey sports broadcaster, will hold his annual hockey lecture at the Spring Lake Public Library at 7 p.m. March 12. Fischler began his career as a publicist for the New York Rangers in 1954 and has been covering hockey in the over half-century since. The winner of five Emmy Awards, Fischler…

  • Old Bridge baseball team to rely on pitching, defense

    By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent With one of the best pitching staffs in the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) returning, Old Bridge High School’s baseball team has its sights set on contending for both the Red Division and conference titles. The Knights went 19-6 a year ago, with five of those losses coming by a single run.…

  • Bombers ready for challenge of Red Division

    By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent Sayreville War Memorial High School’s boys tennis team looks to improve upon last year’s 11-9 mark as the Bombers move up to the Greater Middlesex Conference’s (GMC) highly competitive Red Division from the White Division. “It’s going to be a battle every match,” Bombers coach Mike Provenza said. “Our guys need…

  • Preseason volleyball

    FRANK WOJCIECHOWSKI Old Bridge High School’s Joshua Ross passes the ball to a teammate during a volleyball scrimmage against Kingsway Regional High School played at Old Bridge.

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