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County Corner: Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Jan. 16 is a significant day. It is the celebration of one of our greatest leaders of the civil rights movement, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We celebrate his...

Pandemic fuels increase in tobacco use in youths

From 2005 to 2020, adult cigarette smoking rates fell from around 20% to 12%, and youth cigarette smoking...

The State We’re In: Kick off 2023 with a ‘First Day’ hike

By Tom Gilbert, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation If one of your New Year's resolutions is to get...

County Corner: Holiday Celebrations 2022

It is that time of the year when we look forward to seeing family and friends. Whether it...

County Corner: Veterans Day – Nov. 11, 2022

Veterans Day is held on the anniversary of the end of World War I, for which fighting stopped...

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Public encouraged to acknowledge EMS personnel this week

While most New Jerseyans hunkered down during the Jan. 23 blizzard, members of the Oceanport First Aid Squad were busy, literally, saving a life....

Local businesses will support veterans’ poppy drive

The month of May is upon us. As we move towards that magical day of May 30, Memorial Day, we think of summer fun,...

Strikers urged to end work stoppage, continue negotiations

As a business owner and longtime Verizon customer in New Jersey, I am concerned my service and business may be affected if striking Verizon...

Children and parents must be safe during prom, graduation season

Prom and graduation season is upon us. I, and Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew Carey, wish to congratulate all the students and families who will...

Principal urges caution while driving on high school campus

Over the last two weeks, I have been monitoring the lots of South Brunswick High School, both before and after school. The recent tragedy...

Annual event brings attention to heart disease in women

Our mothers, daughters, sisters and friends are at risk. Heart disease and stroke cause one in three deaths among women each year — more...

Knights of Columbus thanks charity drive supporters

The members of the St. Cecilia’s Knights of Columbus Council No. 7046 of Monmouth Junction want to express our thanks to everyone in the...

North Brunswick Zoning Board should reject storage unit application

There is a proposal before the North Brunswick Zoning Board to rezone a large parcel of land from residential to commercial along the Route...

Residents asked to petition storage facility on Route 130

Currently there is a proposal before the North Brunswick Zoning Board that threatens to permanently change the landscape of the Route 130 residential corridor....

EMS volunteers need public support

The attacks in Brussels and Paris remind us of our own vulnerability to another large-scale terrorist assault on our soil. Such a strike surely...

17-year-olds encouraged to register to vote

A recent law change enables every eligible 17-year-old New Jersey citizen to register to vote with the understanding that they may not vote until they become...

Diwali should be a day off in North Brunswick

I would like to commend the students of North Brunswick Township High School for trying to add Diwali to the list of holidays celebrated...

Death of State Trooper reminds motorists to be more aware

Flashing lights mean slow down, move over, be alert. The recent tragic death of New Jersey State Police Trooper, Sean Cullen, is a glaring reminder of the...

Achieving equality for all women still a challenge

Each year we celebrate March as Women’s History Month, and we salute women who throughout history have sacrificed to bring to the world's attention...

Residents’ voices carry weight in town hall

In a recent letter to the editor, a local resident opined that while it is generally difficult for citizens to get the ear of...

Resident shares thanks for participation in ‘Share the Warmth’ collection

I would like to offer a heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped contribute to the "Share The Warmth" coat and blanket collection for...

Don’t abandon domesticated ducks, geese

Every year, domesticated ducks and geese are found abandoned in ponds and lakes. All domesticated animals are dependent on humans for food, water, shelter,...

Bicyclist involved in hit-and-run begs driver to stay off the roads

  On Feb. 1 at 11:30 a.m. while cycling on Ridge Road near Perrine Road in Monmouth Junction, I was hit by a silver Nissan which...

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