Tag: Middlesex County
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Man dies in house fire in East Brunswick
EAST BRUNSWICK – Police are investigating a fire at a Lear Court residence that has left one person dead, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Frank LoSacco of the East Brunswick Police Department. Authorities responded to the residence following a report of a structure fire at approximately 4:50 a.m. on Dec. 20,…
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Nonprofit Hope Loves Company continues to provide relief for families impacted by ALS
Lou Gehrig’s disease, also known as ALS, is not just a fatal disease that affects an individual but an entire family. ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) causes the loss of muscle and body function as the disease progressively breaks down an individual’s nervous system. People with the disease, which does not have a cure, lose their…
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Residents offer input, solutions in first public meeting to help alleviate truck traffic off US 130 and New Jersey Turnpike
Residents frustrated with truck traffic in southern Middlesex County voiced their concerns and suggested solutions in the first public meeting for a study that will determine strategies to manage the traffic in the area. “I am afraid to drive around here with these trucks,” one woman said. The county and the North Jersey Transportation Planning…
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County Corner: Holiday Celebrations 2022
It is that time of the year when we look forward to seeing family and friends. Whether it is in person or via Zoom, being with those we care about during the holidays always brings us peace, joy, and hope. But it is also during the month of December that we start to think about…
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Updated 2022 General Election Results – East Brunswick, Jamesburg, South River, and Spotswood
MIDDLESEX COUNTY – The official results are in for the 2022 General Election. Below are the current results for elections in East Brunswick, Jamesburg, South River, and Spotswood. Results are as of press time on Nov. 21. EAST BRUNSWICK ELECTIONS – Township Council & Board of Education. JAMESBURG ELECTIONS – Borough Council & Board…
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Middlesex County celebrates 15th annual National Adoption Day event; Assemblyman shares his adoption story
NEW BRUNSWICK – Robert Karabinchak is not new to speaking engagements as a politician. He has served as an assemblyman for District 18 since 2016 and previously served as an Edison Township councilman for eight years. On Nov. 16, Karabinchak was invited for a speaking engagement on a topic that he essentially has lived all…
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Jewish community in Middlesex County to remain vigilant in wake of antisemitic threats
EDISON – The days were starting to blend as Adam Glinn, CEO of the Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County, spoke about the antisemitic threats that transpired last week. The Jewish Community Center (JCC) on Oak Tree Road had received a bomb threat just days after the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) warning of “a…
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Middlesex County envisions Middlesex College a ‘multi-faceted destination’ for education, sports, arts and entertainment
EDISON – Can Middlesex College become a multi-faceted destination for the entire county? That is what officials plan as they have finalized its Community, Innovation, and Opportunity (CIO) Strategic Investment plan as part of the county’s Destination 2040 Strategic Plan. The plan to transform and bolster Middlesex College and the Magnet School System, as well…
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County Corner: Middlesex County recognizes Breast Cancer Month
By Middlesex County Commissioner Director Ronald G. Rios October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. During this month you will see notifications from various health organizations and charities regarding the importance of annual screenings for breast cancer, not only for women but also for men. Early detection means a better chance for survival. Throughout the month…
