The Brandeis National Women's Committee (BUNWC) Tri-County Chapter open meeting will be held Feb. 20 at 2 p.m. at the Washington Township Library. Marco Newton, who was born near the end of World War II in Shanghai, China, to parents of Polish origin, will explain how this happened. Excerpts of the documentary "Shanghai Ghetto" will be shown. Call Nancy 609-298-4515 or Sally 609-208-0744. More...

I have been around Upper Freehold Township government and politics since the 1950s. In those 50-plus years, I've seen a lot. However, what I never thought I would see is what happened at this year's Upper Freehold Township Committee reorganization meeting. More...

In an ideal society, Allentown High School (AHS) wouldn't need a Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA). Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people would all be accepted for who they are, and equality would be their inherent right. Although society is making great strides toward this ideal, we are not there yet. More...

Giulio L. Fare Mr. Fare, 84, of Millstone, died Feb. 2, 2007, at home. Born in Italy, he had lived in Jersey City, Lake Hiawatha and Toms River before moving to Millstone 11 years ago. He was a member of St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church in the Perrineville section of Millstone. Mr. Fare was predeceased by his wife, Josephine, in 1996. More...

MILLSTONE - Township tots ready for kindergarten should mark their calendars for March 7 or 8. That's when the Millstone Township School District will hold its kindergarten registration for the 2007-08 school year. Those registering with last names beginning with A-L can register from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 7. More...

Excuse the pun, but lately the Christian Brothers Academy hockey team has been fit to be tied. The Colts have been involved in six tied games already this season, including two in the last week in games they could have, and probably should have, won. More...