SCOTT FRIEDMAN The Diamond family of East Brunswick, including mom Robin, dad Eric, Abby, 5, and Jillian, 7, take part in the Arthritis Foundation Walk at Monroe Township High School Saturday. Monroe's Karen and Katie Lassiter organized the event, whose theme was "Kids Get Arthritis Too."
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Former volunteer firefighter who became career chief dies at 64
BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer
Friends, family and residents of Monroe Township as a whole are mourning the loss of a longtime fire chief who dedicated himself to his community for 35 years. James J. Beebe, chief and administrator for Monroe Township Fire District 3, died Saturday at Saint Peter's University Hospital in New Brunswick. He was 64. More...
Fundraisers, donated labor make long-sought field a reality at ICC
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer
SPOTSWOOD - What do the Yankees, the Mets and the Immaculate Conception Bulldogs have in common? All will be playing on brand-new fields in the coming year. More...
EAST BRUNSWICK - The Home Depot store at Route 18 and Racetrack Road is one of 15 "underperforming" locations that the hardware retail chain will close in the coming months. The Atlanta-based company announced the closings last week when it unveiled a new strategic plan for squarefootage growth. More...
Attorney says April ruling unfairly creates 'two classes of coaches'
BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer
EAST BRUNSWICK - The attorney for high school football coach Marcus Borden is asking an appeals court to rehear the case, saying its opinion is flawed. Ronald J. Riccio filed a petition to request a rehearing by the full U.S. Third Circuit Court ofAppeals, as he seeks to overturn the unanimous decision by a three-judge panel of the court against Borden. More...
Vet starts practice after seeing need in local area
