South River council reduces school tax hike from 28 to 21 cents
BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer
South Rover officials cut the defeated school tax levy by almost $300,000, recommending that four proposed middle school teaching positions be eliminated. More...
BY SETH MANDEL Staff Writer
MONROE - From literary to literal, from history to their story, the Chabad Jewish Center of Monroe has set this year's goal for the new Holocaust Resource Center. More...
Superintendent says some programs are unsafe due to boro's cuts
BY SETH MANDEL Staff Writer
MILLTOWN - Borough and school officials have agreed to take 1.5 cents off the school tax rate hike. More...
CHRIS KELLY staff Zach Huxford, of Milltown, carries some trash that was collected during a cleanup of the Sawmill Brook in East Brunswick May 13. More...
MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Helmetta's Theano Munzk and daughter, Theano Charitas, 2, wave to Christine Munzk as she lines up to accept her degree during commencement exercises for Monmouth University at PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel May 17. More...
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer
EAST BRUNSWICK - As the Township Council examines the municipal budget, residents are gaining a huge insight into what makes up a local budget and how much those items cost. More...
SOUTH RIVER - Police arrested a husband and wife for allegedly dealing drugs out of their borough home on More...
Hundreds turn out to celebrate culture of American Indians
BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer
SAYREVILLE -- The singing and drumming of American Indians brought the intertribal dance to life for last weekend's annual powwow in Kennedy Park. More...
BY CHRISTINE GRIMALDI Staff Writer
EAST BRUNSWICK - Award winners commonly book celebratory vacations to Walt Disney World, but East Brunswick High School Principal Robert Murphy had to cancel such plans after receiving the unexpected honor of New Jersey Secondary Principal of the Yea More...
Still 15, Joe Reid is ready to announce candidacy for office
BY SETH MANDEL Staff Writer
HELMETTA - Joe Reid is a fixture at the borough's firehouse, he's the town's go-to-guy for all things recreation, and he has an exemplary attendance record at Borough Council meetings. More...
PHOTOS BY MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Above, Martha Bremer (r) shows Marie Vaughn the proper way to plant marigolds during the Spring Planting Day at Victory Gardens in East Brunswick Saturday. At right, Kevin Novak, 10, plants marigolds. More...
It should come as no surprise to anyone following the political activities in Monroe that our mayor is at it again. More...
Everybody is discussing our high property taxes in New Jersey, and so far no one has come up with a solution. More...
What a treat. On Sunday, April 23, the Spotswood Kids Play Committee staged a fundraising concert featuring artists from the Spotswood Music Academy on Main Street. More...
Rosalie Kullmann Altmann Mrs. Altmann, 79, of Highland Park, died May 14 at home. Her husband, Peter S. Altmann, died in 2002. More...
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer
SPOTSWOOD - A flag that once flew over U.S. troops in Afghanistan will now be placed in Spotswood High School. More...
BY GEORGE ALBANO Staff Writer
It was Senior Night for the East Brunswick High School girls track and field team last Tuesday, a special time reserved for the seniors on the squad to reflect back on their scholastic careers as their final season draws to a close. More...
BY RICHARD JEROME Staff Writer
East Brunswick High School has long been strong in tennis and golf, and this spring has been no exception. More...
Old Bridge boys among several local teams chasing titles
BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Staff Writer
The Old Bridge High School boys baseball team overcame a 5-6 start to reach the semifinals of the Greater Middlesex Conference tourney, and the Knights are still active in NJSIAA Central Jersey Group IV competition. More...