• Governor’s response inspires pupils

    Ten of my classmates from seventh and eighth grades were invited to Gov. Chris Christie’s Town Hall meeting in South River. This was a major honor for our school, St. Ambrose. We were able to witness the true meaning of democracy in action. America was founded on the belief that the people deserve a chance…

  • Christie appeared approachable

    I was luckily given the opportunity to go to Gov. Chris Christie’s Town Hall meeting in South River. I was joined by nine other seventh- and eighthgraders. I was honestly excited and didn’t know what to expect. At the end of the day, I had fully enjoyed my experience. I was hugely surprised at the…

  • Meeting spurs new interest in politics

    I was one of the few students from St. Ambrose School invited by Gov. Chris Christie to witness a recent Town Hall meeting in South River. Personally, the experience was very intense, and it was probably one of the best ones I’ve ever had in my entire life. I always thought that I’d never be…

  • Governor didn’t talk down to us

    I am from St. Ambrose School, and I was invited to attend the Town Hall meeting in South River. This was a very special opportunity to get to see how democracy actually is in real life. I had a great time getting to see Gov. Chris Christie in action. Some things I enjoyed about the…

  • Thank you, Gov. Christie …

    Gov. Chris Christie invited students from St. Ambrose School in Old Bridge to attend his 114th Town Hall meeting held in South River on March 18. THOMAS CASTLES/STAFF Students from St. Ambrose School in Old Bridge were invited by Gov. Chris Christie to attend the 114th Town Hall meeting held at St. Mary Coptic School…

  • Autism Awareness Fair is April 26 at Arleth

    Arleth Elementary School will hold an Autism Awareness Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 26 on the grounds of the school, 3198 Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. The day will include a community flea market, car wash, bake sale, tricky tray and kid zone. Vendor spaces for the flea market are $10…

  • Legislators seek changes to Sandy programs

    By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Frank Pallone Jr. Despite billions of dollars in federal recovery funds that have flowed into the state since superstorm Sandy, local legislators say problems at the federal and state levels continue to prevent thousands of storm victims from returning home. In a letter to 13 of the region’s congressmen on…

  • Christie touches on storm, adoption rights in local visit

    By STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer Samsel Upper Elementary School student Emily Zarczynski presents a gift to Gov. Chris Christie during a Town Hall event held April 3 at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church. SAYREVILLE — Gov. Chris Christie’s April 3 Town Hall and mobile cabinet meeting generated questions on a wide variety of topics beyond storm…

  • Comic books not kid stuff for aspiring graphic novelist

    By CHUCK O’DONNELL Correspondent Freehold Township native Brendan Leach returns to his roots for his graphic novel “Iron Bound,” which revisits old haunts in Asbury Park. The award-winning graphic artist will appear at Asbury Park Comic Con this weekend. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR A sbury Park has been Brendan Leach’s childhood playground, his adolescent hangout…

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