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Operation Eagle Eye nets eight Middlesex County men, one juvenile on alleged possession, distribution child porn charges
Eight Middlesex County men and one juvenile male have been charged for their involvement in multiple child pornography investigations dubbed Operation Eagle Eye, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone. The charges against the men and the juvenile are a result of Operation Eagle Eye led by the Internet Crimes...
Updated Sara’s Law encourages more participation in registry, provides easy access for local law enforcement
It was in September 2007 that a 19-year-old teen from Sayreville was critically injured in an auto accident just a few miles from her home. Her mother only learned about the crash from a friend, who had called the house asking about her condition. The young woman fell into a coma and later died. By the time her parents reached the hospital, it was too late for them to say “goodbye.”
South Brunswick High School students named Class of 2023 Governors STEM Scholars
The Governor’s STEM Scholars has named three South Brunswick High School students to its 2023 Scholars class. South Brunswick Senior Krishnan Tholkappian, Senior Xinyi Zhang, and rising Senior Samuel Yeboah-Manson are part of a 2023 Scholars class that consists of 128 scholars from 20 counties across the state. Students...
Kendall Park man dies days after car strikes tree in Princeton
An elderly Kendall Park man whose car struck a tree near the corner of Princeton-Kingston Road and Riverside Drive has died, according to the Princeton Police Department. The 86-year-old man died Nov. 13 as a result of the injuries he received in the car crash on Nov. 8, police said. He was taken to Capital Health Regional Medical Center in Trenton for treatment following the crash.
Community Bulletin Board: Middlesex County: Nov. 15
New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical background necessary. Volunteers should be outgoing to provide friendly customer service, be able to perform tasks as needed and must provide proof of COVID Vaccination prior to volunteering. Must have transportation. All training is provided including additional precautions for the safety of our team and blood donors. For additional information call or text Sharon Zetts, manager of NJBS Volunteer Services at 732-850-8906 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Thursday.
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...
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 at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11, 1918 ― the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. It is on Veterans Day that we honor all veterans, living and deceased, who served in the military during all wars ― not just World War I. Without their service and sacrifice we would not be able to enjoy the freedom that we have today in our great nation.
Democratic incumbents projected to win municipal race; newcomers lead school board race in North Brunswick
There were contested elections for seats on the municipal governing body and school board in North Brunswick during the general election Nov. 8. The results listed here reflect what has been posted online by the Middlesex County Clerk’s Office at this time. The results are not final and it...
Carley projected to win re-election for South Brunswick mayor; newcomers lead school board race
South Brunswick races for mayor, Township Council and school board were all contested in the Nov. 8 general election. As of Nov. 10, in the South Brunswick mayoral race, Democratic incumbent Mayor Charles Carley leads Republican challenger Michael Havardansky in the one, four-year term for mayor. Carley has received 8,593...
Gov. Murphy announces comprehensive plan to combat auto theft
Gov. Phil Murphy, alongside state Senate President Nick Scutari and state Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin, has announced his support for a series of legislative proposals and administrative actions to combat auto theft in New Jersey. The Nov. 7 announcement builds upon steps taken earlier this year, which have already proven...
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...
South Brunswick school district could losing state funding for mental health programming
Under the state’s proposed plan to reform the student mental health system, the South Brunswick school district may be at risk of losing mental health programming due to a lost in funding. such as the BRIDGE (Building, Respect, Independence, Diversity, Growth & Education) program at South Brunswick High School...
County Corner: Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month was founded in 1999 by Pamela Acosta Marquardt, Paula Kim, and Terry Lierman, who founded the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCan). Their goal was to create a time specifically for honoring those living with pancreatic cancer. During Pancreatic Cancer Awareness...
Community Bulletin Board: Middlesex County: Nov. 2
New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical background necessary. Volunteers should be outgoing to provide friendly customer service, be able to perform tasks as needed and must provide proof of COVID Vaccination prior to volunteering. Must have transportation. All training is provided including additional precautions for the safety of our team and blood donors. For additional information call or text Sharon Zetts, manager of NJBS Volunteer Services at 732-850-8906 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Thursday.
Former Camden County man set for December murder trial faces alleged ‘murder for hire’ plot charges from prison
A 30-year-old former Lindenwold, Camden County, man, already indicted for killing his coworker in 2019, faces first-degree conspiracy charges in connection with a murder for hire plot from prison, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone. Kenneth Saal is currently housed at Middlesex County Adult Correctional Center in North Brunswick.
South Brunswick police investigate unknown PNC Bank withdrawals as a growing widespread fraud
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – South Brunswick police are working with several other law enforcement agencies on a growing fraud involving PNC Banks, according to police through a Nixle alert. Five residents have reported unknown suspects used ATM machines at PNC Banks around New Jersey to withdraw money from their accounts....
North Brunswick youngster publishes book about a girl and her pet crocodile ‘Snappy’
Gabriella “Gabby” Zielinska’s first grade assignment during virtual learning was to write about an animal that goes someplace. In a notebook, Gabby filled pages with her assignment. Two years later, Gabby is a published author of what started out as just an assignment. Her book is called “My Crocodile Snappy,” about a girl who goes to a carnival with her pet crocodile, Snappy.
South Brunswick is financially committed to the expansion and renovation of the public library
The South Brunswick Township Council is financially committed to the expansion and renovation of the South Brunswick Public Library. With a unanimous vote, the Council approved a bond ordinance at a meeting on Oct. 25, which authorizes $3.01 million in bonds for the expansion and renovation of the public library at 110 Kingston Lane.
Community Bulletin Board: Middlesex County: Oct. 26
New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical background necessary. Volunteers should be outgoing to provide friendly customer service, be able to perform tasks as needed and must provide proof of COVID Vaccination prior to volunteering. Must have transportation. All training is provided including additional precautions for the safety of our team and blood donors. For additional information call or text Sharon Zetts, manager of NJBS Volunteer Services at 732-850-8906 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Thursday.
New Jersey Network collection added to American Archive of Public Broadcasting
The American Archive of Public Broadcasting (AAPB) has released the New Jersey Network (NJN) Special Collection, featuring more than 3,000 streaming programs from New Jersey public television dating from 1971 to 2011. The growing collection will eventually include nearly 25,000 items representing 40 years of programs from one of the...
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