Middlesex County News
By TONY GALLOTTO
June 12, 2024
CARTERET — Police have arrested a gunman suspected of killing one woman on Wednesday morning and wounding a second in the driveway of a Roosevelt Avenue home in the West Carteret neighborhood. Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Police Chief Dennis McFadden released a prepared ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD -- Don Panzarella, the dean of Middlesex County high school softball coaches and New Jersey's all-time winningest coach, has resigned at South Plainfield High School. Panzarella, who has held the South Plainfield job since 1982, is stepping down due to "too many personal and ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY - Four people have been arrested following “Operation Cruel Summer,” a multi-agency undercover operation focused on attempts to to lure underage children for sexual activity, according to a press release from Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone. Operation Cruel Summer ...
WOODBRIDGE — Two aspiring dancers from local high schools made a stunning debut in an emerging rock artist’s recent music video. Teenage dancers Emalee Rizitis and Leilani Wiggins got a big break appearing in a music video for “Qoya,” from velvety-voiced “Roxiny,” a Rolling Stone-lauded ...
WOODBRIDGE — Youngsters at the Mawbey Street School donated 461 boxes of cereal to the town’s “We Feed Woodbridge” program this week, but not before they had a little fun with their collection. And for fun, we’re talking about an awesome game of dominoes across their gymnasium and down its ...
The Arts Institute of Middlesex County is presenting a multitude of arts and cultural events, exhibitions, and shows throughout June. With special guests such as civil rights icon Dr. Opal Lee and Gospel music artist Hezekiah Walker, this June is packed with must-see events in recognition of ...
PERTH AMBOY - Helmin Caba clinched the Democrat nomination for a second term as mayor in this heavily Democrat town during the June 4 primary, defeating two primary challengers. Caba had 2,192 votes, while Joseph B. Vas, the son of the former mayor, received 1,616 votes and Kenneth L. Gonzalez ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK - The New Jersey Department of Transportation will close a portion of Route 1 in South Brunswick as the Hard Shoulder Running pilot project begins in Middlesex County. Daytime closures are scheduled for this week and overnight closures will follow for several months, according to a ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – Playhouse 22’s 65th season closes this month with the musical Memphis which opens on Friday, June 7. From the underground dance clubs of 1950’s Memphis, Tennessee, Memphis is a Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical that bursts off the stage with explosive dancing, ...
CARTERET — Virginia Dare isn’t exactly a household name. But many have enjoyed its delicious flavor-creations in cakes, cookies, coffees, ice cream, and beverages. Now, century-old Virginia Dare Extract Co. has completed moving its international headquarters from Brooklyn to a ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD - A local woman was honored last week for the role she played in helping to save the life of a South Plainfield teenager. At the 200 Club of Middlesex County's annual Valor Awards Ceremony held May 30, Piscataway resident Christine Torres was presented with both a Civilian ...
MILLTOWN - Black bears have been reported near the Rutgers Farms on Ryders Lane in East Brunswick and near 46 Vanliew Avenue in Milltown, police said on Monday, June 3. Milltown residents are being asked to alert the Milltown Police Department by telephoning 732-828-1100 if they observe a bear.
SAYREVILLE, NJ -- The Sayreville Historical Society celebrated its golden anniversary at the VFW Post 4699 on Jernee Mill Road on Saturday, June 1, 2024. Current president Frank Terzino welcomed the crowd, and Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin made brief remarks congratulating the Historical ...