• South Brunswick police: Weather contributed to head-on collision

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK — A 19-yearold Sayreville man was listed in critical condition after a near head-on collision occurred during the height of a storm that included snow and high winds over the weekend. The accident occurred on Ridge Road near Chris Court during the early morning hours of Feb. 15. A 1993 Mercedes Benz 300…

  • Friends remember Craig as ‘Mr. Republican’

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — For those who knew him, former South Brunswick Mayor Roger E. Craig Sr. was the township’s version of William F. Buckley Jr., the late conservative author and commentator. “The vocabulary set [Craig] had — wow. I would have to go back and check [the word he said]…

  • Young author from Monmouth Junction honored at BET awards show

    Usher and Chental-Song Bembry Chental-Song Bembry was recognized as an “Early Riser” at the 2015 BET Honors award show. The Monmouth Junction native, who is the author of the book series “The Honey Bunch Kids,” traveled to Washington, D.C., because of her accomplishments as a young author. Bembry was recognized by Screen Actors Guild Award-winning…

  • The look of art

    PHOTOS BY FRANK WOJCIECHOWSKI Above: Saher Jaliawala of Monmouth Junction, from left, Erum Shakir of East Brunswick and Fida Ayoubi of Piscataway look over the displays at an art expo held at the Islamic Society of Central Jersey in Monmouth Junction on Feb. 14. Left: Guests make their way through the art expo.

  • Improvements planned for Livingston Ave.

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Roadway changes, a restaurant row and an overall aesthetic upgrade may be in store for Livingston Avenue. Michael Hritz, director of the North Brunswick Department of Community Development, and Darlene Green, a senior project planner at Maser Consulting, laid out a proposed action plan for the corridor during a Feb.…

  • Demographic shifts prompt sea change

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Population growth has put a strain on infrastructure, creating the need for investment in bridges, roads and tunnels, along with an update to bus and train systems. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR The population of central New Jersey is expected to grow as the number of foreign-born workers increases and young…

  • REAL ESTATE BRIEFS

    Hal Maxwell, president of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in New Jersey and Rockland County, N.Y., announces that East Brunswick resident Sharon Witchel is now affiliated with the Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage office in East Brunswick. As a sales associate, Witchel will provide residential real estate services in East Brunswick as well as the surrounding communities…

  • Coldwell Banker to unveil ‘Home’s Best Friend’ commercial during Academy Awards show

    As every dog lover knows, there is nothing quite like coming home after a long day, opening the door, and being greeted by man’s best friend. On Feb. 22, Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC will spotlight this exact moment as it debuts its new national television commercial on ABC during The 87th Academy Awards. Capturing…

  • Area hoops teams compete in postseason tournaments

    VARSITY REPORT By JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent Metuchen High School’s Arthur Flaherty weaves through Middlesex defenders to put up a shot during the Feb. 14 Greater Middlesex Conference play-in game in Metuchen. The Bulldogs advanced with a 58-49 triumph. SCOTT FRIEDMAN The Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) boys and girls basketball tournaments are underway, and a number…

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