• Middlesex County recognized as top recycler in New Jersey

    Victor Cuellar picks up recyclables from local participants. The efforts helped make Middlesex County a top recycler in the state, according to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s most recent statistics. PHOTO COURTESY OFTHE MIDDLESEX COUNTYIMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY Middlesex County, along with Cumberland County, has earned the shared distinction as the state’s top recycler. Both…

  • Water company warns about imposters

    Middlesex Water Co. is urging customers to be on the alert for individuals claiming to be water company representatives. The Iselin-based company, which serves several towns in Middlesex and Monmouth counties, recently learned of incidents in its service area where imposters, often working with another person, will pose as water company representatives and attempt to…

  • Chiropractor to discuss how to handle stress

    Dr. Ken Freedman, owner and director of Freedman Chiropractic Center, East Brunswick, will hold an informative and interactive program on how to handle homeand work-related stress at 7 p.m. Feb. 12 at the East Brunswick Library, 2 Civic Center Drive. Snow date is Feb. 26. The program will discuss how to reduce injuries, improve productivity,…

  • Rematch will net donations for food bank

    Administrators from St. Joseph High School of Metuchen and North Brunswick Township High School challenged their communities to “stamp out hunger” at home and away basketball games this season by hosting food drives to benefit Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Services (MCFOODS). “What we’re really talking about here is just being connected with…

  • Local dogs have their play at ‘Puppy Bowl XI’

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer A puppy scores a touchdown during Animal Planet’s “Puppy Bowl,” which will air on Super Bowl Sunday. PHOTOS COURTESY OF ANIMAL PLANET Football fans across the country are going to have a “ruff” time choosing which team to root for on Super Bowl Sunday. The competition, however, has nothing to…

  • Many tout Obama plan for free college

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer President Barack Obama’s $60 billion proposal of making two years of community college free for qualified students across America has brought both hope and concern. Congressman Frank Pallone (D-Monmouth) made a visit to Middlesex County College (MCC) on Jan. 23 to have a conversation with students about their take on…

  • Sweet time in store at Chocolate and Wine Festival

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Jenna Garrison dips a cookie in chocolate at Carlo’s Bakery in Red Bank. The bakery is among the vendors set for the Chocolate and Wine Festival. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR With Valentine’s Day approaching, more than 1,000 people are expected to snack on truffles and sip some port during Greater…

  • REAL ESTATE BRIEFS

    Howard Cohen, of RE/MAX 1st Advantage in the Colonia section of the township, has been honored with the 2015 Five Star Real Estate Agent award for his exceptional service and overall customer satisfaction, among the nine surveyed criteria. Howard was also selected for this honor in 2012, 2013 and 2014. This award, based on a…

  • J.P. Stevens girls turning the corner under coach Bonk

    VARSITY REPORT By JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent J.P. Stevens High School’s Molly Yelencsics puts up a shot as she drives to the basket against North Brunswick Township High School during the Jan. 22 game played in North Brunswick. The Hawks won, 40-33. FRANK WOJCIECHOWSKI J.P. STEVENS Just 10 years ago, the J.P. Stevens High School girls…

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