• Public invited to comment on police department seeking accreditation

    Public invited to comment on police department seeking accreditation

        SOUTH BRUNSWICK — A team of assessors from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) will visit the South Brunswick Police Department (SBPD) to examine all aspects of policies and procedures, management, operations and support services. As part of this final on-site assessment, employees and members of the general public are invited…

  • Vikings find success behind depth, versatility

    Vikings find success behind depth, versatility

    By Warren Rappleyea With proven scorers and a deep bench that allows coach Jeff Johnson to regularly make situational changes, South Brunswick High School’s girls’ basketball team boasts a 14-2 record. Since falling to Bishop George Ahr High School Jan. 7, 47-45, in a game that saw the Trojans come-from-behind in the fourth quarter, the…

  • Police investigate suspicious activity in Sayreville

    Police investigate suspicious activity in Sayreville

        SAYREVILLE – Police are investigating suspicious activity of a possibly scam within the borough. An incident was reported by a resident of Kenneth Avenue around 2:30 p.m. on Jan. 30. The resident told police a black male who he believed to be in his early 30s, wearing dark clothing, came to his door, identified himself as…

  • Brookdale career training programs slated

    Brookdale career training programs slated

    How can QuickBooks improve your job, your business, and your resume? Learn this highly effective yet simple-to-operate accounting package perfect for emerging and mid-size companies. Classes start Feb. 7 at Brookdale Freehold Campus. Call The Center for Career Development at 732-224-2315 or register online. For more information, visit www.brookdalecc.edu/continuinged/careerdevelopment/bookkeeping/

  • On Campus

    On Campus

      The following local students earned dean’s list honors at Saint Joseph’s University, Philadelphia, for the Fall 2016 semester: Daniel Giampietro of Kendall Park, who studies Criminal Justice in the university’s College of Arts and Sciences; Taylor Kelly of North Brunswick, who studies Elementary Education Pre K -4th Grade in the university’s College of Arts…

  • Long Branch goes deep on conference wrestling tournament

    Long Branch goes deep on conference wrestling tournament

    By Matthew Rocco The Long Branch High School wrestling team kicked off the postseason with a trip to the Shore Conference Tournament (SCT) semifinals. The Green Wave have counted on both veterans and underclassmen throughout the season, and the team used the same formula during its run to the final four of the Shore Conference.…

  • Spartans look ahead to state ice hockey tournament

    Spartans look ahead to state ice hockey tournament

    By Warren Rappleyea With the regular season winding down, Ocean Township High School’s ice hockey team has an opportunity to secure a berth in the NJSIAA Public A Tournament. The Spartans are 9-10-2 following a 3-3 tie against Lawrence High School Jan 26. Ocean Township was slated to play Fair Lawn High School (4-9) and…

  • Jaguars’ Kellett picks up school record at conference meet

    Jaguars’ Kellett picks up school record at conference meet

    By Wayne Witkowski Dan Kellett ran a school-record time of 6.70 to finish sixth in the 55-meter run that highlighted Jackson Memorial High School’s boys’ indoor track and field team at the Shore Conference championships Jan. 27 at the John Bennett Indoor Athletic Complex in Toms River. The performance further boosted coach Steve Theobald’s outlook…

  • Warriors’ girls capture third straight division bowling title

    Warriors’ girls capture third straight division bowling title

    By Wayne Witkowski Winning division championships has become customary for outstanding senior bowler Brianna Biesiada and her New Egypt High School’s girls bowling team. The Warriors won their third straight Burlington County Scholastic League Freedom Division championship, finishing with an 8-0-2 league record. New Egypt is 12-3-2 overall, losing to Ewing High School as well…

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