Woodbridge/Carteret Top Stories
By TONY GALLOTTO
November 5, 2025
Election Day had no surprises for two NJ 19th District Assembly candidates or contested races for top Middlesex County elected offices. Incumbent Democrats scored hands-down victories over their Republican challengers.Middlesex County’s 25 municipalities, with a population of just over 870,000 ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — Election sites in Woodbridge and North Brunswick were swiftly switched today after being targeted among a series of statewide bomb threat locations, NJ Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin said in a prepared statement.Platkin said bomb threats were received before dawn today, ...
It’s Election Day. Voters here and across the state will cast ballots for New Jersey’s next governor, for 80 state Assembly seats, and a host of county, municipal and school district races. Polls are open from 6 am to 8 pm.TODAY'S VOTING OPTIONS● Registered voters in Carteret and Woodbridge may ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — A 63-year-old Iselin man is charged with murder in the Oct. 30th stabbing death of a woman with whom he shared a home, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Police Director Joseph Nisky said.Authorities have charged Roosevelt Oglesby with first-degree murder and illegal ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — Mike Bertram has been ‘bee-sy’ writing and publishing his second book and, this time, the Roosevelt Elementary School teacher teamed up with Rosa Cuna, one of his former students. Bertram has taught in the South Plainfield School District for 26 years and, for almost as long, ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — US Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents reportedly took 46 men and women into custody during an Oct. 29th raid at a large Avenel clothing warehouse-distribution center.Federal authorities allege those 46 people may be undocumented and in the United States illegally.
NEWARK, NJ — Democrats pulled out their big guns, bringing President Barak Obama here to rally voters for Rep. Mikie Sherrill in her contested campaign to become New Jersey’s next governor. President Obama came to Newark to support Sherrill at a get-out-the-vote rally on the Essex County College ...
NEW JERSEY — The state Motor Vehicle Commission and E-ZPass will never send you text messages or emails that demand immediate payment. If you get one, delete it and report it to law enforcement authorities.That’s the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office's new warning about an unsafe SMS text ...
Voters in Carteret and Woodbridge have many municipal, county, and state choices to make on Tuesday, Nov. 4th. Here’s a convenient look at the many candidates on local ballots.At the top of everyone’s ballot is the 2025 race for New Jersey’s next governor between US Rep. Mikie Sherrill and ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — Early in-person voting ends today – Sunday, Nov. 2nd – as focus shifts to Tuesday’s contested General Election for the next NJ governor, all 80 state Assembly seats and a host of county, municipal and school district races.In-person voting continues today from 8 am to 6 pm at ...
NEW JERSEY — For many New Jersey voters weighing their choice for governor in the Nov. 4 general election, the high cost of living is the key factor, and both Republican Jack Ciatterelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill have offered specific plans to make living in the Garden State less expensive. But ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — A new five-story Cambria Hotel will replace two ramshackle Route 1 motels and a dive bar, giving a major facelift to what local officials once described as “one of its ugliest (sites)” along that busy highway.Demolition of the old City Motel, Star Motel and The Spot Bar is to begin ...
METUCHEN, NJ — As three-time defending state champions, the Saint Joseph High School of Metuchen bowling team has posted some impressive scores over the last three seasons.The varsity student-athletes registered another big number during a charity tournament fittingly dubbed “Bowling for Books” on ...
CLARK, NJ — It’s been a remarkable fall season for the student-athletes at Mother Seton Regional High School, as the Setters turned in powerful performances across the board — from the soccer field to the volleyball court — bringing home championship titles, personal milestones, and a wave of ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ — The first night of the football playoffs was also the windiest night of the fall.Ridge would seem to have been the team more suited to such inhospitable climes, but it was Colonia that made the big plays on offense and defense in the blustery conditions.Senior wide receiver R.J.
WOODBRIDGE, NJ – Woodbridge overcame a seven-point halftime deficit and defeated Rahway in the opening round of the NJSIAA North 2, Group 4 football playoffs on Friday night.Sophomore quarterback Dylan Stephen scored two touchdowns in the third quarter, both of them from a yard out. Stephen's first ...
This is Mayor John McCormac. It is Friday, Oct. 31st – Halloween 2025.The Woodbridge Elks has a comedy show on Saturday (Nov. 1) featuring comedic ventriloquist John Pizzi at 7 pm. Anchors Tiki Bar has a Bingo & Brunch benefit for pancreatic cancer research at noon on Sunday (Nov. 2).The Chess ...
TRENTON, NJ — As the federal government shutdown continues into November, tens of thousands of New Jerseyans will be without money to put food on the table. With the shutdown entering its 31st day, Gov. Phil Murphy, Senate President Nick Scutari, and Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin announced that ...
NEWARK, NJ — Heavy rain did not deter hundreds of police officers on Thursday morning from coming to the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart to honor New Jersey’s fallen law enforcement officers – including those who lost their lives in the line of duty, including Newark police Sgt. Joseph ...
CARTERET, NJ – Offense ruled at The Pit on Wednesday night, when Carteret closed out its season with a 49-31 football victory over JFK-Iselin.Junior running back Al-Naiquan Boseman 312 yards and six touchdowns on 25 carries for Carteret (4-5).Senior wide receiver Grant Lorentzen scored four ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — US Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents raided a large clothing warehouse-distribution center in the Avenel section on Wednesday where an undisclosed number of undocumented workers were reportedly detained.How many is anyone’s guess. ICE has not answered requests for ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Police here will enforce a strict 7 pm curfew on “Mischief Night” (Thursday, Oct. 30th) and on Halloween (Friday, Oct. 31st), as they have for the past several years.No one under 18 will be allowed on local streets without a parent, guardian, or a responsible adult from 7 pm until ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ -- Colonia and Ridge, two football teams coming off losses in their last regular-season games, will meet in Basking Ridge in the first round of the NJSIAA North 2, Group 4 playoffs at 7 p.m. on Friday night.It's the first time the two schools have ever met on the gridiron, and ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – The holiday season is fast approaching, and while many celebrate with joy and family gatherings, some children spend this time in hospitals undergoing treatments that can be frightening and isolating. This year, you can help change that.Siblings Mikey and Mary Wojcik are once again ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Trader Joe's 20th Garden State supermarket opens today with an 8:55 am ribbon-cutting at 675 Route 1 in Iselin. Doors open at 9 am with discounts and giveaways ready for its first-day shoppers.Local officials welcomed the store to Woodbridge. “People here have asked for a Trader ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — The Woodbridge football team will open play in the NJSIAA North 2, Group 4 playoffs at home against Rahway at 6 p.m. on Friday.The Barrons (7-2) won their first seven games this season, but they enter the playoffs on a two-game losing streak. Of potentially greater concern is that ...
MADISON, NJ — The New York Jets and football fans across the nation are mourning the death of former All-Pro center Nick Mangold, one of the most iconic and respected players in franchise history. Mangold, who lived in Madison, NJ, was remembered not only for his dominance on the field but also ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — Early in-person voting is underway. It began on Saturday, Oct. 25th, to let eager voters cast their ballots for New Jersey’s next governor, for all 80 NJ Assembly races, and for Carteret or Woodbridge council and school board seats.No matter where you live in Middlesex ...
EDISON, NJ - An estimated 18,000 to 20,000 people came out to Edison Township's Diwali Festival at Papaianni Park on Saturday, according to the police department. This was the township's fourth annual Diwali, the Hindu Festival of lights."The celebration continues to focus on gratitude, traditions, ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ – The Woodbridge and Colonia high school football teams each qualified for the NJSIAA playoffs that begin this Friday night.Woodbridge (7-2) is the No. 2 seed in the North 2, Group 4 section and will host Rahway in a first-round game at 6 p.m. on Friday.Woodbridge opened the season ...