• Prosecutor aims to create bond between law enforcement agencies

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer Andrew C. Carey Middlesex County Acting Prosecutor Andrew C. Carey, who was sworn in to a five-year term as Middlesex County prosecutor on June 27, said he has made fostering greater cooperation among law enforcement agencies a priority. “In the past year, we’ve increased law enforcement coordination with other…

  • Moms support group will gather at library

    The Moms Helping Moms Support Group will hold its next get-together 6:30-8 p.m. July 28 at the Sayreville Public Library, Washington Road. The group, which meets on the last Monday of every month, is facilitated by Dr. Colleen Georges, a work-at-home mom and licensed professional counselor. Registration is required. For more information or to register,…

  • Court rules seismic test can proceed

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer A panel of Third Circuit Court of Appeals judges on Monday denied the state’s last-ditch effort to block a seismic test from going forward. Lawrence Hajna, press officer for the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), said it is not clear what the state’s next move would be now that…

  • BUSINESS BRIEFS

    The Central Jersey Business Alliance (CJBA) will hold a buffet networking dinner at 5:30 p.m. July 24 at Alternative Integrated Medical Services, 150-A Tices Lane, East Brunswick. The event is sponsored by Noodles & Company. Admission is free of charge for CJBA members, $10 for nonmembers. To register, email [email protected]. Nonmembers may attend two programs…

  • Lithia’s acquisition of DCH ‘a good match’

    With a deal in the works for South Amboy-based DCH Auto Group to be acquired by national auto retailer Lithia Motors, one local dealer expects the resulting impact to work “hand-in-glove.” In June, it was announced that the group, which owns and operates 27 dealerships in New Jersey, New York and California, would be acquired…

  • Keep pets cool and safe this summer

    While driving on a hot summer afternoon a few years ago, I passed a man walking two dogs. Something struck me about the bigger dog as wrong. He didn’t seem to be walking right, and it looked as if he was suffering way too much from the heat, even though the man was going slowly.…

  • A suitable replacement for the flag pledge

    To whom or what we give our allegiance to is a religious matter that does not belong on a government agenda, let alone a public school agenda. A suitable replacement of the flag pledge at a government meeting would be for the clerk of the meeting to read, with everyone seated, the three principles in…

  • Calls for support of ignition-interlock bill

    Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is urging New Jersey lawmakers to take a stand to save lives on New Jersey’s roads. Assembly Bill 1368, introduced by Assemblywoman Linda Stender (D-22), requires the use of ignition interlocks for all convicted drunk drivers for a period of at least three months. A1368/S385 is MADD’s top legislative priority…

  • Photo

    STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Madison Wade, 11, left, and Annie Nolan, 11, both of Allentown, enjoy a ride on the Sizzler at the Freedom Fest State Fair on July 8. The Horse Park of New Jersey in Upper Freehold Township played host to the event for six days.

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