-

Grand jury charges several men with insurance fraud
A grand jury in Middlesex County handed up four unrelated indictments on Oct. 10, charging six individuals with reaping thousands of dollars in four separate fraudulent insurance claims. In one case, Dharam Kaushal, 64, of North Brunswick, was indicted on charges of insurance fraud, attempted theft by deception, forgery, perjury and false swearing after he…
-

Confessions of a Derek Jeter fan
I n a season that had been largely forgettable to me as a Yankees fan, it is hard to forget the legacy of Derek Jeter. Most players don’t realize that how they conduct themselves off the field is more important than what they do on the field. Treating others with dignity, respect and kindness matter,…
-

Everyone has role in safeguarding students
STEVEN TIMKO Executive Director, NJSIAA A s reported in the media, the current allegations regarding Sayreville War Memorial High School are jarring, and based on what we know, the school district’s administration took swift, decisive action. It is to be commended for putting the safety and security of young people above all else. Now, appropriately,…
-

Photo
SCOTT FRIEDMAN A patron has picked the perfect pumpkin at Happy Day Farm, Manalapan, on Oct. 12.
-

Pink Hair fundraiser to fight breast cancer
Innervision Hair Salon, 499 Ernston Road, Parlin section of Sayreville, in the Parlin MiniMall, will sponsor a Pink Hair fundraiser during the month of October to fight breast cancer. Donation is $10 per link of pink highlights. All proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society to benefit breast-cancer research. For more information, call the…
-

Kidsworks to stage ‘The Jungle Book’
The Main Street Theatre Company’s Kidsworks division will present its production of the “The Jungle Book” at noon and 3 p.m. Oct. 25 and Nov. 1, and 3 p.m. Oct. 26 and Nov. 2, at the Main Street Theatre, Garden Friends Early Learning Center, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville. The “participation” show, based…
-

Officials to address drug abuse, especially misuse of prescriptions
By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Township and state officials will come together Oct. 16 at Old Bridge High School to address the issue of prescription-drug abuse. “Facing an Unpleasant Reality Together” will focus on opiate and prescription drugs that have been known to lead to heroin use, according to Mayor Owen Henry.…
-

Rutgers Gardens celebrates nature at Fall Festival
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer Visitors celebrate at the annual Fall Festival at Rutgers Gardens, which serves to raise funds and awareness for the 180-acre public garden nestled between New Brunswick and East Brunswick. Rutgers Gardens hosted its annual Fall Festival over the weekend to help raise funds for the 180-acre public garden. Bruce…
-

Candidates seek to improve life in Sayreville
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer Four candidates are seeking two threeyear terms available on the Sayreville Borough Council in the Nov. 4 election. For the Republican Party, incumbent Lisa Eicher, a teacher at Samsel Upper Elementary School, is running alongside Pat Lembo, a business owner and former Board of Education member. The Democratic ticket…
View our current articles
Stay connected to your community
