Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits Download the NPS app to navigate the parks on the go You can help a Baileys Harbor playground park be selected as one of the top 10 Parks in America The Kendall Weisgerber Memorial Playground in Baileys Harbor has been nominated for the USA Today Readers’ Choice Awards for best playground in the country.  Students from Gibraltar constructed an arch for the playground adorned with butterflies as a nod to the park’s namesake Voting began this last week and will end on Monday, April 7.  The top winners will be announced on Wednesday, April 16.  You can cast your vote by clicking on this link. Sign up for our Daily Electronic Newspaper Obituaries and more delivered to your inbox View Results Click Here for more Obituaries If you need help accessing the online public files due to a disability, please contact us Built on Envisionwise Technology With the popularity of meal delivery apps like DoorDash and Uber Eats and meal kit delivery companies like Blue Apron and HelloFresh it’s obvious we’re looking for a quicker way to get dinner on the table One cooking machine company new to the U.S. based in the Kendall Park section of South Brunswick is making it easier than ever – no delivery required RoboSousChef manufactures two automated cooking machines that can cook five pounds of food in 3-5 minutes or 55 pounds of food in 10 minutes grease-free and are designed to withstand daily use for 10-15 years “The best solution to health truly is good food − it’s not a pill,” said Princeton resident Aamir Shakir serve the right portions and feed yourself to health These machines have the ability to do that.” fits within the same sized space as a dishwasher and costs $40,000 The Panda is ideal for catering/restaurant use while the Cheetah is ideal for residential or catering/restaurant use An even smaller model more ideal for residential use Shakir said the types of companies who have shown interest in these products are cruise lines launched in China at the beginning of the century in action at RoboSousChef’s showroom in the Kendall Park section of South Brunswick Other showrooms are across the United States and the world Local accolades: Hunterdon County restaurant named one of best in U.S. as the cooking process is as simple as it gets The machines have food trays with sections labeled A Liquid ingredients can be added to the machines in another area All you have to do is put the ingredients in their respective trays and press “start.” Recipe steps are saved into the machine so they can be repeated seamlessly at a restaurant when a new line cook is hired Small changes – like making something saltier or spicier − can be added on-the-fly the machines don’t dump all the ingredients in at once which requires the most hands-on work in a pan on the stove “This handles the most difficult style of cooking,” said Shakir this is the last type of food you would want at your party because you would have to prepare it as the guests are arriving Food news: Youngest chef ever on 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives' opens NJ restaurant That means dishes such as beef and broccoli curries and pad Thai can be cooked with ease the machines are also great for cooking Italian “Anything you put in a pot and cook yourself you can replicate with this,” he continued The machines offer a quality control that doesn’t exist with high-turnover line cook gigs “When you go to places that have big menus constant turnover makes it impossible for food to be standard quality,” Shakir said “One Panda Express might have 3.5 stars and another might have 2.1 stars Learn more: 3530 Route 27, Kendall Park section of South Brunswick; 908-866-8056, robosouschef.com Contact: JIntersimone@MyCentralJersey.com 2024 at 1:20 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}(Shutterstock)SOUTH BRUNSWICK NJ — Santa Claus will once again be making his way through South Brunswick atop a fire truck for the 2024 holiday season The Kendall Park Volunteer Fire Company will be bringing Santa to Kendall Park on Dec know that Santa is on the way with his favorite firefighting elves Kendall Park residents can come out to greet Santa for some treats and cheer Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. 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SOUTH BRUNSWICK - A 41-year-old township man has been charged with murdering a 38-year-old Freehold woman in front of children at a Route 27 home also has been charged with two counts of endangering the welfare of a child according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone Romanovskiy is being held at the Middlesex County Adult Correctional Center in North Brunswick pending a pre-trial detention hearing 9 police received a report of an unresponsive woman at a home on Route 27 in the Kendall Park section of the township The prosecutor's office has not released details of the incident More: Liquor store may replace former South Brunswick bar and grill An investigation by South Brunswick Detective Matthew Hagood and MIddlesex County Prosecutor's Office Detective Javier Morillo indicated Romanovskiy was the alleged suspect in Saldana's death Saldana and Romanovskiy knew each other and her death is not considered a random act of violence Anyone with information or surveillance footage of the area is asked to contact South Brunswick Detective Hagood at 732-329-4646 or Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office Detective Morillo at 732-745-8843 Suzanne Russell is a breaking news reporter for MyCentralJersey.com covering crime please subscribe or activate your digital account today who was murdered three weeks after having a baby is being remembered as a mother who loved her four children and wanted them to have the best in life Her second-youngest child witnessed the Jan. 9 murder, according to a GoFundMe.com page, Help Support Lauren's 4 Children After Her Tragic Murder It was posted by Kayla GD to pay for Saldana's funeral expenses provide for her children's immediate housing help the oldest child gain custody of a younger sibling and provide long-term care and stability for all four children The GoFundMe page features several photos of Saldana holding and kissing her children we want to ensure her children are supported and cared for just as she would have wanted," the page states "This tragedy is made even more painful and brutal by the fact that Lauren was 3 weeks postpartum and her 5-year-old son witnessed her murder He is now faced with trauma no child should ever have to endure His sister is fighting to gain custody of him to ensure he has the stability "Saldana faced many challenges in life," the page continues but she always loved her children and "wanted them to have more out of life than she did." More: South Brunswick man charged with murdering woman in front of kids "Lauren was a person," the GoFundMe post continues She did not deserve for her life to be taken in such a heinous and disgusting way." The GoFundMe page has a goal of raising $10,000 "We are also committed to shedding light on the issue of domestic violence which played a major role in this devastating tragedy please contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text 'BEGIN' to 88788 Please let her story be the reason you leave," the page states they found Saldana unconscious and she was pronounced dead at the scene according to the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office which has not released details of the incident The prosecutor's office said Saldana was killed in front of children at the home A police investigation indicated Roman Romanovskiy of South Brunswick was the alleged suspect in Saldana's death Romanovskiy has been charged with murder along with two counts of endangering the welfare of a child and is being held at the Middlesex County Adult Correction Center A memorial gathering for Saldana will be held 1 to 4 p.m A Mass of Christian burial will be held 11 a.m The obituary indicates Saldana turned 38 on Dec SOUTH BRUNSWICK -- A Freehold woman has been found murdered at a home in this Middlesex County township allegedly killed in front of two children in what authorities said was not a random act of violence was pronounced dead at the scene about 3:15 p.m after police received a report of an unresponsive woman at the residence on Route 27 in the Kendall Park section of the township In Ocean County: 'I shot everybody in the face': Toms River man gets 60 years for double murder in Lakewood has been charged with first-degree murder and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child The relationship between all of the individuals was not disclosed on Friday Romanovskiy is being held at the Middlesex County Jail in North Brunswick pending a pre-trial detention hearing The prosecutor's office has not released any further details of the circumstances of the crimes South Brunswick Detective Matthew Hagood and Detective Javier Morillo of the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office determined that Romanovskiy was responsible for Saldana's death Anyone with information helpful to the investigation or with video surveillance footage of the area is asked to contact Hagood at 732-329-4646 or Morillo at 732-745-8843 Email: srussell@gannettnj.com or elarsen@gannettnj.com Kendall County is about to get a new park in a particularly scenic part, just south of the tiny town of Sisterdale, north of Boerne. The Cibolo Center for Conservation's Carolyn Chipman Evans said the pressures of Hill Country growth make this park an important one “Sisterdale is about 13 miles from Boerne as it looks much like it did 100 years ago,” Chipman Evans said “And this piece of property is at the entrance into the community And so not only is it a special piece of land but it will also protect the community from having a gas station at their entrance corridor Thirty-two prime acres of the Texas Hill Country have now been preserved for all time with the efforts of quite a few people “We were able to raise the funds along with the Jeanie Rabke Wyatt Family Foundation to purchase this original 22 acres,” she said Contiguous to that acreage were another 10 prime acres donated an additional 10 acres to that so we now have a 32-acre preserve that we call a sanctuary,” she said The sanctuary property is a mix of woodlands and previously farmed bottomland with Sister Creek running right through it And it's got these beautiful big bluffs and big fields and cypress-lined creek and it's just a real sweet piece of property,” she said “And what we're hoping to do is to create a friends' organization just for Sisterdale Sanctuary.” That friends' organization will largely determine the pace of the park’s opening plus the nature of what the park will eventually be Envisioned at this point as being more of a sanctuary than a nature center—they likely won’t build buildings—it will retain its rustic status with mainly walking trails and other light amenities “Exactly. And we just completed a wildlife management plan, and we intend to start doing workdays out there coming up in the spring, and those will be posted on the Cibolo Center for Conservation website when those workdays will start to happen,” Chipman Evans said plus plotting and building trails will occupy the next couple of years before it opens to the public Preserving this land also helps protect the Guadalupe River watershed Cleveland Metropolitan Park District/Cleveland Metroparks forms the first countywide park district in Ohio It begins to implement a vision for an Emerald Necklace of parks circling Cleveland Brecksville and Bedford reservations in Cuyahoga Valley are among the first parks in the system Boston Township Trustees ask the new Ohio public health department to do something about pollution in the Cuyahoga River coming from Akron Industrial enterprises in the city were discharging waste and contaminants into the waterway This would then flow downstream into Boston and other communities leading to health concerns the Akron wastewater treatment facility in southern Cuyahoga Valley was built the Trustees advocate for the creation the Akron Metropolitan Park District to protect the river These are just two of the many youth camps established in the valley across time The Olmsted Brothers landscape architecture firm prepares a study for Akron Metropolitan Park District It includes an assessment of Cuyahoga Valley's recreational potential to save that scenery for all time for the benefit and enjoyment of all people – not only of Summit County but of communities much farther afield – would be an accomplishment justifying unusual effort and worth of great praise.” Although the idea was dismissed as financially impractical Akron Metropolitan Park District goes on to establish smaller parks in the valley Cleveland industrialist Hayward Kendall’s estate donates 430 acres around the Ritchie Ledges and a supporting trust fund to the state of Ohio. His will stipulates that the “property shall be perpetually used for park purposes.” It becomes Virginia Kendall State Park The park is managed by the Akron Metropolitan Park District from 1933 to 1978 when it becomes part of Cuyahoga Valley National Park The Phillis Wheatley Association sold Camp Mueller in 2022 but continues to provide social services in downtown Cleveland destroying historic houses and creating a noisy intrusion on the scenic area He leads a master plan that transforms the farm museum into an outdoor living history experience Today the 90-acre site houses the Jonathan Hale Farm and a reconstructed village Their concern was cleaning up the Cuyahoga They rally the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission (chaired by John F and community leaders to form the Cuyahoga Valley Committee in 1970 Other areas and structures throughout the valley are added to the National Register of Historic Places in the following years These actions preserve historic structures and landscapes throughout the Cuyahoga Valley and Hale Farm & Village boosted the concept of the valley as a multi-use recreational destination a part of the Blossom lands outside the amphitheater are added to Cuyahoga Valley National Park through the work of the Trust for Public Land Advocates argue that Cuyahoga Valley should be protected under this policy too Congressman John F. Seiberling leads efforts to preserve the valley He begins by fighting individual development projects first as a citizen and then as part of a regional planning commission Seiberling introduces the Ohio Canal and Cuyahoga Valley Recreation Development Act (H.R Congress questions the level of public support for the park and the bill fails to pass Seiberling strengthens his efforts by working to build a broader base of support among his Congressional colleagues operations expand when themed excursions and railroad-related events are launched park advocates testify before the House Subcommittee on National Parks and Recreation in support of a bill to create Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area (CVNRA) has there been such strong local support for park development.” A wide range of local and national organizations provide testimony to protect the valley from suburban sprawl Congressman Louis Stokes sums this up well when he says “Few of my constituents will be able to enjoy such a place if something is not done to save the Cuyahoga Valley from encroachment by apartments and commercial centers.” William Birdsell is hired as the park’s first superintendent the Army Corps of Engineers manages the park’s land acquisition program Valley residents feel they are being forced to sell their property critics of the park form the Cuyahoga Valley Homeowners and Residents Association to advocate for their interests The park hires its first resource management specialist. The first comprehensive wildlife survey is completed in 1984 and botanical survey in 1986. This baseline research informs decisions about how the developing park is managed. Cuyahoga Valley also begins some of the first citizen science projects in the region Volunteers start long-term studies of water quality The National Park Service purchases the Jaite Mill Historic District This includes the paper mill and company town The company town buildings are rehabilitated and become the distinctive yellow offices of park headquarters Plans to rehabilitate the mill buildings are set aside The focus shifts to restoring the area to natural habitat Cuyahoga Valley Trails Council is formed to explore the young park and provide recommendations on the best areas for trails Their work culminates in the first trails plan in 1985 CVTC continues to work with National Park Service staff to build Major volunteer projects include the Stanford and Plateau trails as well as the Brandywine Gorge bridge Canal Visitor Center moves into the historic canal-era building at Lock 38. Modest exhibits focus on canal and park history. These exhibits welcome visitors for 20 years. In 2014 it reopens as Canal Exploration Center with new comprehensive exhibits about the canal’s impact on Ohio and the nation Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad (CVSR) introduces new service options Visitors can ride the train one way and hike “The Polar Express,” based on a children’s book connecting partners from Cleveland to New Philadelphia Earthlore camps start in Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area in 1982 using a recently acquired farm property An environmental education center is soon proposed This eventually results in a 128-bed facility co-managed with the Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park This ongoing investment in education fulfills a key park purpose noted in our founding legislation In 1996, Congress designates the Ohio & Erie Canalway as a National Heritage Area a cohesive lived-in landscape of national significance This preserves a part of the Ohio & Erie Canal corridor that links Lake Erie to the Ohio River Our location within the Canalway connects the park to some 40 communities by way of the Towpath Trail The Countryside Initiative is created as a National Park Service (NPS) program to preserve the valley’s agricultural landscapes The valley has a rich tradition of farming The NPS found a way to lease some of our historic properties to farmers and offer farm-related experiences for the public The Gund family works with the Trust for Public Land to acquire the vacant Richfield Coliseum and restore the site This protects the national park and nearby villages from a major commercial development on our doorstep Workers remove 80 acres of asphalt parking lots The property is then transferred to Cuyahoga Valley Today grassland birds nest where the Cleveland Cavaliers once played basketball Congressman Ralph Regula includes the park’s name change to Cuyahoga Valley National Park in a House Appropriations Bill The name change makes the park more recognizable as a unit of the National Park System and leads to a dramatic increase in visitors from beyond the region The federal government sues the city of Akron for violating the Clean Water Act. This leads to a consent decree that provides the foundation for Akron Waterways Renewed to eliminate and reduce sewage overflows Such overflows have a long history of polluting the Cuyahoga River and its tributaries Akron completes major projects that vastly improve the river’s water quality downstream in Cuyahoga Valley and beyond The national park hires its first volunteer program manager in 1989. Volunteers donate thousands of hours to support all aspects of park operations. In 2009, the National Park Service and the Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park open the Volunteer Management Office This collaboration supports additional growth in volunteer opportunities the US Army Corps of Engineers installs a larger culvert under the Towpath Trail and excavates a new meandering stream channel Boston Mill Visitor Center opens on October 25 as a partnership project with the Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park It is now the main point of contact for visitor services featuring a central location and award-winning exhibits The new visitor center is especially helpful in serving an increase in people from out-of-town Fish now swim freely from Lake Erie in Cleveland to Akron In December, the National Park Service confirms cleanup of the Krejci Dump a former salvage yard and waste disposal facility in Boston Township The cleanup took several decades to complete and restored a vital natural landscape The effort gained widespread publicity and was featured in a National Geographic article The story highlights the remarkable recovery of toxic sites in the Cuyahoga Valley In June, a section of the 101-mile Towpath Trail in Cleveland opens at a ribbon cutting ceremony It is the culmination of a project that has been ongoing for decades The trail stretches from Tuscarawas County to Cleveland it has become a spur and connector to a network of trails throughout the region The Conservancy had purchased the property from the owners in September 2021 The acquisition is part of a long-term plan to improve public access and restore critical habitat The Conservancy is leading the planning effort with an emphasis on preservation of natural resources and enhancing the visitor experience There are no statistics available for this player Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal NewsHalee Powers Andrea K. Moreno Spencer Heath Ivan Herrera Katrina Webber Robert Samarron Nate Kotisso OLMOS PARK Texas – The husband of a woman at the center of a missing persons case out of Olmos Park has been arrested on family violence charges according to the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office Brad Simpson was booked early Wednesday morning on charges of assault causing bodily injury-family violence and unlawful restraint He was taken to the Bexar County Jail on Thursday afternoon Brad Simpson is facing a $1 million bond apiece on both charges resulting in a total bond worth $2 million He was arrested off Interstate 10 East on a frontage road in Kendall County The Olmos Park Police Department and the Texas Department of Public Safety are searching for Simpson’s wife, Suzanne Clark Simpson, who has been missing since Sunday Olmos Park Police Chief Fidel Villegas said Brad Simpson is not currently a suspect in his wife’s disappearance at this time Suzanne Clark Simpson was last seen around 11 p.m Sunday in the 500 block of East Olmos Drive Police said she was wearing a black dress that she went out in that night Sergeant Deon Cockrell said the search began in a woods area near Simpson’s home Roads are closed off as the investigation continues and will be for the next 24 hours Police said there was a disturbance between the Simpsons after they left The Argyle their child’s school called him and advised him that their child had not been picked up from school Suzanne Clark Simpson typically picks up their child from school >> AFFIDAVIT: Missing Olmos Park woman’s husband ‘uncooperative,’ neighbor heard screams after fight Villegas said Brad Simpson was expected to have an appointment with him about his missing wife but he was not cooperative and didn’t show up Police said they spoke with a neighbor who reported he saw the couple in a physical altercation on Sunday night He added that he heard screams from a wooded area east of his residence there is no history of domestic violence between the couple he said many witnesses reported to police that there had been tension between the family Villegas said officers searched that wooded area and found two items that they’re looking into but he did not give any details about what those items were He said he does not want people to try to search for Suzanne Simpson without police supervision Suzanne Clark Simpson’s cell phone is also missing He said they’re working on obtaining search warrants to investigate the family’s home and trying to locate the cellphone Villegas also said they were looking into other properties that the family owns Olmos Park police are asking the public for tips in connection with Brad Simpon’s vehicle a 2019 dark-colored GMC Sierra pickup truck They are looking for any people who may have seen the truck Sunday night after the family violence incident Olmos Park police are getting assistance from other agencies in this case as the department is limited in personnel and resources due to its size If you have any information on Simpson’s whereabouts contact Olmos Park police at one of the three following numbers: If you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship, there is a long list of resources on KSAT’s Domestic Violence page which includes a breakdown of what abuse is Copyright 2024 by KSAT - All rights reserved Halee Powers is a KSAT producer primarily focused on digital newscasts and events She graduated from Texas State University with an electronic media degree and a minor in psychology where she held several positions at The Ranger Email Newsletters KSAT RSS Feeds Contests and Rules Contact Us KSAT Internships Careers at KSAT Closed Captioning / Audio Description Public File Current EEO Report Terms of Use Privacy Policy Do Not Sell My Info FCC Applications Copyright © 2025 KSAT.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group “The Essence of Things,” at the Park City Library from Dec The exhibit will include an opening reception on Dec began pursuing art full-time six years ago after retiring from a 30-year career as a special education high school teacher Kendall has spent the last 22 years in Utah and now calls Park City home Her journey into the arts reflects a lifelong passion but I never had the time to truly immerse myself in it.” When Kendall and her husband moved to Park City three years ago the need for connection and collaboration with other creatives led her to join the shared studio space at Create PC an initiative supported by the Arts Council of Park City and Summit County “I love having a community of artists to bounce ideas off of,” Kendall said “It’s inspiring to be in a space where creativity is all around you It’s a completely different energy than working alone at home.” and mixed media elements such as handmade papers Her pieces aim to evoke a connection with viewers “It’s about capturing the essence of a place or feeling creating a piece that people can interpret and connect with in their own way I want them to step closer and really engage with the layers “The Essence of Things” reflects Kendall’s evolution as an artist with some works from her new collection featured in the exhibition opportunities to share her work are as important as the act of creating itself but I also want to share that beauty and connection with others,” she said “Spaces like the Park City Library are vital for local artists like me who may not fit into traditional gallery settings trying to figure out a texture or detail—that’s the best compliment.” Kendall expressed gratitude for the role of the Arts Council and Park City Library in supporting local artists “The Arts Council has been a constant advocate finding ways to give us representation and opportunities,” she said so having spaces like Create PC and events like this library show make all the difference.” The exhibit is free and open to the public during library hours. For more information about Kendall’s work, visit her website Rebecca Brenner's work has been featured in Time She has lived in Park City for twenty years now with her two children and wild cattle pup She is a member of Leadership Park City class 30 the Park City Community Foundation’s DEI cohort will be published with Wayfarer Books in Fall 2025 Post A JobView All Add Your Organization Don’t miss a beat in the Park City community—get the daily scoop delivered straight to your inbox Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Sign up for our TownLift Daily Newsletter and get today's top local news stories in your inbox TownLift is a web and mobile-based Entertainment & News media outlet providing Park City and Summit County Utah with Breaking Local News & Community Updates SOUTH BRUNSWICK — A fight with a boyfriend led to a house being heavily damaged by fire early Monday morning Police were first called Monday night to a two-story house on Old Beekman Road in the Kendall Park section on a noise complaint after the homeowners's daughter had a fight with her boyfriend.  A second call came from the home around 3 a.m returned and went to the second level of the house He came back down and told his girlfriend to call the fire department Four people made it out safely before firefighters arrived Jones was arrested and charged with aggravated arson Deputy Police Chief James Ryan said police had been called to the house before about Jones but did not provide other details Firefighters from all South Brunswick fire companies responded South Brunswick police and the South Brunswick fire marshal are investigating Report a correction 👈 | 👉 Contact our newsroom Gallery Credit: Forbes Advisor South Brunswick Deputy Police Chief James Ryan said they had been called to two-story house on Old Beekman Road late Monday night hours before the fire was set.\nRead More Fire fighters in Middlesex County hard at work overnight battling flames at a home on Old Beekman Road in South Brunswick Report a correction 👈 | 👉 Contact our newsroom 2024 at 5:40 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}(Renee Schiavone/Patch)SOUTH BRUNSWICK NJ — Several roadwork projects are happening in South Brunswick currently You may often come across road closures and traffic diversions as a result Here's a review of intermediate and long-term infrastructure projects requiring road closures and detours within the township: Henderson Road Culvert Project — Middlesex County Office of Public Works has undertaken this project Henderson Road was scheduled to be closed to through traffic for six to nine months while a bridge is replaced New Road Sewer Replacement Project - This project involves the replacement of sewer lines along New Road along with the isolated replacement of sidewalks and curbing Timber Ponds Utility Project - Crews are replacing water and sewer lines in the Timber Ponds development Primary roadways affected are Crestview Drive Route 130/Fresh Ponds Road Project - This project involves improvements to Fresh Ponds Road near the intersection of Route 130 The primary roadway affected is Fresh Ponds Road Receive emails when new obituariesare published to our website the Dimbleby Funeral Homes have been caring for families during the most difficult time of their lives Our commitment to excellence and our passion for providing exceptional service to the families we are privileged to serve is unsurpassed in our area Our team of caring professionals will assist your family in creating a meaningful personalized and memorable ceremony to honor your loved one Our commitment to you is to provide exceptional service to every family Smith Funeral Home Your browser may not work with certain site. 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SOUTH BRUNSWICK - Officials are investigating an early Saturday morning three-alarm fire in the Whispering Woods townhome complex that left one unit uninhabitable Monmouth Junction First Aid Squad and South Brunswick Police responded to Building 62 Cedar Court for a report of smoke coming from a balcony and an alarm sounding on the third floor Police and the Fire Chief entered the 18-unit townhome building and encountered heavy smoke with fire burning through the walls and ceiling of a residence on the third floor Police immediately began evacuating residents from the building as first arriving firefighters stretched a hose line to the third-floor unit to begin attacking the fire More: South Brunswick woman killed, 2 injured when SUV runs red light: police Firefighters were able to confine the fire to one unit with several other residences suffering minor damage Monmouth Junction Fire Chief Scott Smith said "This was an extremely challenging and manpower-intensive operation for firefighters," Smith said "Crews stretched two hose lines up to the third floor used hand tools to open the walls and ceiling then quickly contained and ultimately extinguished the fire These were no small tasks and it is only because of the outstanding efforts of the firefighters that the damage was contained to one unit."  There were no reports of injuries to residents or firefighters with the residents of all other units allowed to re-occupy their homes All Fire Department units cleared the scene by 9:45 a.m The fire is currently under investigation by the South Brunswick Township Fire Safety Bureau A total of eight fire departments and 45 firefighters responded to the fire including firefighters from Monmouth Junction Milltown and East Brunswick covered empty township fire stations and responded to one additional fire call Cheryl Makin is an award-winning features and education reporter for MyCentralJersey.com, part of the USA Today Network. Contact: Cmakin@gannettnj.com or @CherylMakin 2024) – Authorities are investigating a fatal crash on Route 522 on Thursday resulting in the death of a Kendall Park resident and the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office authorities are still investigating the incident but officials said they were called to Route 522 and Georges Road due to reports of a crash around 7:15 p.m Police arrived to find a Hyundai Sonata had been struck by a Jeep Liberty The three occupants of the Hyundai Sonata were transported to Robert Wood Johnson Hospital the cause of the crash remains under inquiry No other details were released about any injured victims in the interim though witnesses were asked to come forward We offer our deepest condolences to the deceased victim’s family members Our thoughts are extended to the injured victims and their loved ones in hopes of their full recovery dozens of people are injured or killed in vehicle accidents in New Jersey Even though most of these collisions are mere fender benders victims of any accident may suffer significant injuries 59,500 persons in New Jersey were injured in automobile-related incidents this year alone Serious car crashes may happen on any roadway although they happen more often on heavily used thoroughfares and intersections a car accident may change your life forever and can occur in a second But when you’ve been hurt in an accident that was not your fault you can and should consult with an attorney who will advocate on your behalf Managing the aftermath of a car accident on your own is a challenging endeavor When it comes to constructing the most compelling case possible on behalf of their client skilled personal injury attorneys in New Jersey can assist victims of vehicle accidents in navigating the complex legal system your attorney might offer you some guidance on how to collect proof to back up your request The following elements must exist for your case to succeed: Contact a skilled personal injury lawyer in South Brunswick without delay if an accident has significantly affected your life and resulted in financial and emotional strain as well as the untimely loss of your loved one our compassionate lawyers at Spear Greenfield Personal Injury Attorneys are here to help you recover It is normal to feel confused and frustrated after being involved in an accident that was not your fault; nevertheless you may find peace of mind knowing that we will be here to help you build and file a strong wrongful death claim for your loved one’s tragic and sudden death Our experienced legal team will put in its best efforts to help you achieve a full recovery Should you have any questions regarding how our Woodbridge Township car accident attorneys can be of assistance to you and your loved ones please do not hesitate to contact us at 1-800-905-3425 We will thoroughly review your case during a free-of-charge initial consultation and explain your compensation options at this challenging moment of your life Note: Our team of writers uses secondary sources to produce this post including local and state media and news sources about serious accidents that take place in Pennsylvania if you find any information that is not correct please contact Spear Greenfield Personal Injury Attorneys as soon as possible so that we can update the post with the most accurate information available A post will be removed upon request.  Disclaimer: The photos used in this post were not taken at this accident scene All information contained in this post is informational and not intended to be considered legal or medical advice This post is not a solicitation for business Call or text (215) 985-2424 or complete a Free Case Evaluation form If you need a personal injury lawyer to advocate on your behalf and seek maximum compensation for your injuries Rand Spear and the accident lawyers at Spear Greenfield team are the perfect choice for your case and resources necessary to obtain the results you need to get your life back on track after a bad accident To find out if you’re eligible to seek damages schedule a free consultation with a knowledgeable attorney from our firm This meeting will allow us to learn more about your accident provide detailed information regarding your legal options and build a winning strategy for your case Our free consultation carries no pressure or obligation, so you have nothing to lose by speaking to a lawyer today. Contact us now to schedule a free consultation either via phone or in person Once you’ve discussed your case with an attorney from our team you’ll realize why we’re one of the most respected personal injury firms in Pennsylvania and New Jersey 2025) – A 57-year-old motorcyclist was killed on May 3 in Hunterdon County in a head-on crash with a car 2025) - Pennsylvania State Police say that crews were called to a reported car crash on Saturday morning along Interstate-81 (I-81) southbound in Rice Township 2025) – Police are searching for the driver responsible for a hit-and-run crash in North Philadelphia that left a 49-year-old man critically injured NJ — A 50-year-old South Brunswick man was charged with arson after he set his girlfriend's house on fire in South Brunswick on Tuesday Leonard Jones IV is facing aggravated arson and domestic violence charges after he set his girlfriend's home on fire after an argument South Brunswick Police received a 911 call from a resident at 155 Old Beekman Road asking police to make Jones leave the home following an argument a second 911 call reported the house was on fire The first officer arrived within a minute and saw fire through the roof of the home Jones and three people who lived in the house made it out safely Rick Delucia and South Brunswick Deputy Fire Marshal Eric Murnieks investigated the fire and arrested Jones on scene He was lodged in the Middlesex County Correction Center pending his first court appearance All three Township fire companies – Kendall Park along with several surrounding fire departments Anyone with information is asked to call (732) 329-4000 ext SOUTH BRUNSWICK – A 50-year-old township man has been charged with setting fire to a home following a dispute with his girlfriend Leonard Jones IV was charged with aggravated arson and domestic violence in the fire early Tuesday on Old Beekman Road from a resident asking for Jones leave the home following an argument with his girlfriend and the first officer arrived within a minute and saw fire through the home's roof three people in the home made it out safely Jones was arrested following and investigation by South Brunswick police and fire officials He was lodged in the Middlesex County Correctional Center in North Brunswick pending his first court appearance The fire was battled by all three township fire companies – Kendall Park Monmouth Junction and Kingston – and several surrounding communities’ fire departments Monmouth Junction and North Brunswick EMS also responded Anyone with information is asked to call 732-329-4000 Susan Loyer covers Middlesex County and more for MyCentralJersey.com please subscribe or activate your digital account today 2024 at 2:34 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}(Alex Mirchuck/Patch Staff)SOUTH BRUNSWICK NJ – 2024 is going to be a busy year in South Brunswick with several constructions happening across towns From road improvements to building construction infrastructure projects are being undertaken to ensure the quality of roads but it is important to continually maintain our roads and utilities,” Mayor Charlie Carley said in a statement “South Brunswick has long been dedicated to assuring clean drinking water and a good roadway network.” Here’s a list of current Township projects: There are also projects under the supervision of Middlesex County and NJ Department of Transportation in South Brunswick These include the Henderson Road culverts replacement project; Kory Drive with Finnegans Lane signalization; and pavement improvements to Route 1 intersections Have a correction or a news tip? Email sarah.salvadore@patch.com Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone announced today that a Kendall Park man has been charged in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on North Oaks Boulevard in North Brunswick the North Brunswick Police Department received a 911 call reporting a gunshot victim Upon arriving at the residence on North Oaks Boulevard who had sustained a fatal gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene led by Detective Errol McCalla of the North Brunswick Police Department and Detective Jose Rosario of the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office The preliminary investigation indicates that the shooting was accidental Salahie was arrested without incident and charged with second-degree reckless manslaughter and second-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose Authorities are asking anyone with information or surveillance footage to contact Detective McCalla of the North Brunswick Police Department at 732-247-0922 ext. 311 or Detective Rosario of the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office at 732-745-3289 the charges against Salahie are merely accusations and he is presumed innocent until proven guilty NORTH BRUNSWICK – Police are continuing to investigate a fatal shooting on North Oaks Boulevard late Saturday night Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and North Brunswick Police Chief Joseph Battaglia said A Kendall Park man has been charged in connection with the shooting police received a 911 call reporting a gunshot victim and upon arrival at the North Oaks Boulevard residence with a gunshot would and he was pronounced dead at the scene An initial investigation determined that Saad Salahie and the preliminary investigation indicated that this was an accidental shooting Salahie was charged with second-degree reckless manslaughter and second-degree possession ofa weapon for an unlawful purpose Anyone with information or surveillance footage is asked to call police at 732-247-0922 ext After emerging from its cocoon earlier this year your kids will officially be able to enjoy a newly reimagined park this Sunday.  The Town of Baileys Harbor will host the Kendall Park Playground grand opening after years of fundraising and installing some of the equipment last fall The park will feature an all-inclusive playground Students from Gibraltar constructed an arch for the playground adorned with butterflies as a nod to the park’s namesake When fundraising efforts hit full stride in the fall of 2022 Kari Baumann of Baileys Harbor explained what that small patch of land meant to her family which will feature other activities at the park SOUTH BRUNSWICK - After more than 50 years of attracting roller skaters of all skills the wheels will stop spinning at the Kendall Park Roller Skating Rink on Sunday Located on Route 27 in Kendall Park the facility originally was a bowling alley before being bought in 1964 by America On Wheels, a roller rink chain.  He was a national title-holder for speed skating. "I was a speed skater from 1954 to 1968," he said. What he didn't know was that he would one day own the rink READ: Franklin pet caretakers mark 20 years in business READ: South Brunswick case worker charged with sexual assault of minor READ: Franklin police sergeant charged in South Jersey road rage incident has seen the generational ebb and flow of roller skating's popularity "I managed for 20 years and then I owned the business for 15 years In 2002 he became the owner and then sold the property three years later. "The roller rink business lasted through many I remember any Saturday afternoon I would have 1,100 people in there." It was the late 1970s and there were lights and music and "everybody wanted to try it," Nazzaro remembered.  but its importance to the community is just as strong "People need some form of recreation to keep them off the streets different forms of entertainment," he said roller skating is not as busy as it used to be and when I turned 17 I stared working here," recalled Nazzaro "Roller hockey was very good for the business for awhile," he said, "but it was like a fad; all the rinks had it He's had a lot of memories both on and off the rink "I'm pretty sentimental about it," he said Many others who have enjoyed skating at the rink share the same sentiment "The kids are going to miss the experience of roller skating," said Sha-Ron Karr She's been making the trip from Sayreville to the rink for six days a week for the 35 years "This is like my second home," she said.  "Champions came through here," said Bill Davis anybody who went on roller skating in the upper echelon found their way through Central Jersey through this rink." "There's people all over the country that know this rink is closing," said Jim Kennedy of the Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick "This is a pretty famous rink around the country." He's been teaching at the rink for 25 years and was skating at the Kendall Park rink before then their kids won't get a chance to skate it like their parents did and grandparents." Philip Ianno has been working at the rink off and on for 40 years "I'm glad my kids got to come and I got to come." "Everybody is emotionally upset," Karr said "I can't tell you how many generations of clubs have gone through here." Cliff Nazzaro said he has run into people in Las Vegas who knew about the Kendall Park Roller Rink but with the closing date around the corner "I knew that over the years that this would come," Nazzaro said "I was there for a long time — that's a lifetime 40 years — I enjoyed the business."  The last skating session will be conducted Sunday Staff Writer Nick Muscavage: 908-243-6615; ngmuscavage@gannettnj.com DOOR COUNTY - If it's the Fourth of July holiday in Door County Six communities on the Peninsula host fireworks shows Wednesday or Thursday along with all the other festivities that go with celebrating the Independence Day holiday there's another community celebratory fireworks show a week later and people can watch that show from the water as well as from land Here's your guide to Fourth of July celebrations in Door County The Peninsula's fireworks shows start Wednesday July 3 with the only show in Southern Door as the Maplewood Athletic Club sponsors its annual Fourth of July celebration The fireworks start at dusk (about 9:30 p.m.) and the athletic club will operate the concession stand throughout the evening are available at Baumann Ball Park next to Forestville Town Hall For more information, visit forestvilletown.wi.gov Egg HarborThe Egg Harbor Business Association's annual Independence Day Celebration is so big with music and fireworks July 3 and a parade July 4 kettle corn and more) and refreshments starting at 4 p.m with popular local country band Modern Day Drifters on stage at the park at 5 p.m The day closes with what organizers have said for years is one of Wisconsin's most spectacular fireworks shows and for the first time the fireworks will be shot from a barge in the harbor instead of the community beach allowing the beach to stay open all day and likely making it a prime viewing spot July 4 sees the traditional parade at 1:30 p.m heading south along State 42 from the north end of Church Street to County T Members of the University of Wisconsin Marching Band will not only be part of the parade but also perform the band's renowned Fifth Quarter routine in Harbor View Park after the parade Food and refreshments again will be available in the park Those who want to be in the parade can be in the parade – no registration is necessary Participants simply need to be on the north end of Church Street by 12:30 p.m to receive a copy of parade rules and line up For more information, call 920-868-3717 or visit eggharbordoorcounty.org To get even more into the patriotic spirit in Egg Harbor Birch Creek Music Performance Center holds its traditional matinee concert "A Birch Creek Symphonic Fourth," at 3 p.m July 4 in the 500-seat Dutton Concert Barn on its campus Classical music and patriotic tunes will be played in the program by the Symphony Session students in Birch Creek's summer music academy and the professional musicians from across the country who teach them during the day this year featuring tenor vocalist and former Birch Creek student Jonathan Zeng A pie and ice cream social precedes the concert at 2 p.m General admission tickets are $33 for adults, $10 students, free for ages 11 and younger. For tickets or more information, call 920-868-3763 or visit birchcreek.org a farmers market and fireworks mark the Baileys Harbor Community Association's annual Fourth of July Celebration on July 4 The traditional opening event for the festivities is the pancake breakfast served by the Baileys Harbor Fire Department from 7:30 to 10 a.m More food can be found at the annual Strawberry Fest sponsored by the Baileys Harbor Women's Club shortcake and strawberry ice cream sundaes for sale which the club has held every year since 1968 go to college scholarships for graduating high school students who live in Baileys Harbor in the parking lot at Town Hall and the beer tent also opens at 9 a.m an arts and crafts fair will be held starting at 9 a.m. heading along State 57 through the community Among the performers in the parade will be 132D Army Band from the Wisconsin National Guard classic rock band Glas Hamr performs in Kendall Park until 4 p.m fireworks will light the skies over Anclam Park on the Lake Michigan shore at dusk Watchers aren't allowed on the park beach during the fireworks – it's a fallout zone for the aerial explosives – but the show will be easily visible throughout the harbor With the highway being closed for the parade and the expected crowds during the day the community is offering shuttle buses from Recreation Park to Town Hall between 8 a.m For more information, call 920-839-2366 or visit baileysharbor.com refreshments and fireworks with its annual "Sturgeon Bay Celebrates the Fourth of July!" July 4 along the waterfront at Sunset Park Food and beverages are served starting at 5 p.m. with a variety of food trucks and vendors such as The Dough Shoppe Cowboy Kettle Korn LLC and Jolly Street Pizza Truck Destination Sturgeon Bay will also sell Culver’s custard and an assortment of beverages Those attending can get into the spirit with red white and blue glow sticks that will be available Live music is provided by popular blues band Cathy Grier and the Troublemakers and performing until the fireworks begin at dusk (between 9 and 9:30) Viewing points can be found all around the water For more information, call 920-743-6246 or visit sturgeonbay.net Fourth of July festivities at the tip of the Peninsula take place from 5 to 10 p.m Live music will be played and food and beverages will be for sale and there's a whitefish sandwich fry fundraiser for Death's Door Maritime Museum the Gills Rock satellite site of the Door County Maritime Museum that focuses on the Peninsula's commercial fishing traditions The traditional boat parade in the bay starts about an hour before dusk (around 7:30 p.m.) For more information, call 920-854-5448 or visit doorcountynorth.org For those taking a ferry ride off the tip of Peninsula Washington Island's fireworks show starts around 8:30 p.m July 4 at the Washington Island Ball Park on Main Road They're sponsored by the Washington Island Fire Department and firefighters will "pass the boot" around for donations to offset the cost Kids can line up at Legion Hall at about 7 p.m skate or whatever from the hall to the Ball Park in time for the fireworks For more information, call 920-847-2179 or visit washingtonisland.com; for ferry information to get to and from the Island, call 920-847-2546 or visit wisferry.com Sister BayThe Sister Bay Advancement Association has for several years held its annual Freedom Fest party and fireworks show a Saturday or two after the Fourth and does so again with fireworks at dusk July 13 at Marina Park. For more information, call 920-854-3230 or visit sisterbay.com Sister Bay Scenic Boat Tours and Fish Creek Scenic Boat Tours have offered special cruises to various fireworks shows off the Door County shore for a number of years This year's July 3 and 4 cruises are sold out for both companies but Sister Bay Scenic Boat Tours has space as of June 25 for its July 13 cruise to the Freedom Fest fireworks in Sister Bay aboard a double-decker boat with bathrooms from the company's dock at Sister Bay Marina Contact Christopher Clough at 920-562-8900 or cclough@gannett.com. MORE: This year's Miss Door County made local history at the Miss Wisconsin pageant MORE: 'More than a pretty picture book' looks at Door Peninsula's overlooked people, places MORE: A dispute between Egg Harbor and a popular restaurant has just been settled by the Wisconsin Supreme Court FOR MORE DOOR COUNTY NEWS: Check out our website Susan Sunday took her dog for a walk in the woods near her South Brunswick home Seventy-six days later a decomposed body was found in those nearby woods The 16-year-old's body was identified through dental records on Dec South Brunswick Deputy Police Chief James Ryan said the investigation into what happened on Oct "We in the last 17 years have sent detectives along with the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office to different locations around the country following different leads so we believe that as technology advances it's our hope we'll be able to make headway on the case," Ryan said Each new generation of detectives return to the case and follow leads Former detectives still meet with current detectives to brainstorm the case "This is one that really stands out from the length of time and it's a 16-year-old," Ryan said "If you were here at that time a sophomore at South Brunswick High School There was no indication she had a boyfriend She was one of four children in her family and her father worked as a plant supervisor in Carteret They lived on New Road in the township's Kendall Park section who that day was wearing a denim work shirt over a blue and orange striped blouse The Home News reported a piece of the leash was found tied to a tree in the woods two days after her disappearance the Home News ran the first story about Susan Sunday The story said the teen had gone missing after taking her dog for a walk She had plans to meet up with other girls later to go to a movie in Princeton Her family notified police of her disappearance after the dog returned home without her first aid squad members and two bloodhounds from the Ocean County Sheriff's Office assisted in the search for Susan in the woods near her home six weeks after Susan had been reported missing who had distributed flyers throughout South Brunswick with his daughter's photo and clothing description doubled the reward from $500 to $1,000 for information Police had also distributed the flyers throughout New Jersey and nationwide Two people had undergone polygraph examinations in connection with the teen's disappearance but the results were negative and led nowhere Frances Kosa was a recent college graduate working as a Home News general assignment reporter she was responsible for calling local police departments for news "I called South Brunswick police and I would ask every morning 'Anything new?' and you could hear the disappointment and frustration in the cops' voices who later became an editor at the Home News Tribune she called South Brunswick police headquarters and an officer said they had been waiting for her call "You need to come here," Kosa said the officer told her "That was my way of knowing that something had happened The assistant city editor at that time lived in Kendall Park and so it kind of tied us to the story because it was really in his community Kosa went to the scene but couldn't get close to the site where there were many police vehicles Eventually the news was released – Susan’s body had been found Home News reported the body was found in a heavily wooded area off Sandhill Road between routes 1 and 27 who worked for the township road department The body had clothes similar to those Susan was last seen wearing Kosa wrote Susan's body had been identified through dental records but indicated it was unclear if she had been assaulted she walked her dog and never came home," Kosa said a retired South Brunswick elementary school teacher who has lived in town for more than 30 years But she came to know the case through her friendship with 15-year-old Patricia "Patti" Kuhlthau who was murdered in 1977 in East Brunswick Kuththau's body was found in a wooded area about a half mile from her home was convicted of fatally stabbing Kuhlthau and was sentenced to life in prison plus 11 to 13 years whose father was a minister in South River When Buonocore went to boarding school in South Carolina she and Kuhlthau kept in contact through postal letters in the era before texts and emails Kuhlthau had disappeared after going to talk to a man police found Buonocore's letters and thought Kuhlthau might have run away to see Buonocore in South Carolina "They (State Police) called me," Buonocore said "My parents weren't telling me she was missing Buonocore said she wasn't able to leave school to come home for her friend's funeral when Houseman was in prison and looking to be released on parole Kuhlthau's sisters circulated a petition to keep him behind bars It was at that time Buonocore learned Houseman's mother lived in a mobile home near New Road in South Brunswick And while reading a newspaper story about a South Brunswick police chief's retirement she remembers the chief expressing regret about not being able to solve the Susan Sunday case "I knew where she (Susan) lived on New Road because my (other) friend lived nearby," Buonocore said Buonocore was in a quilt shop in Allentown Monmouth County talking to a woman who asked where she lived The woman said she formerly lived in South Brunswick "And she said you might have heard about my sister Susan Sunday," said Buonocore The comment made the hair on the back of her neck stand up That's what prompted Buonocore began to wonder if Houseman may have also killed Susan Houseman was convicted of assault with the intent to rape and was given probation Houseman died of natural causes in October 1997 at age 52 at the New Jersey State Prison in Trenton He was never charged in connection with the Susan Sunday case then I read about it and then the next day I run into the sister," said Buonocore She called the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office questioning whether Houseman was at his mother's South Brunswick home and could have been in the woods where Susan was walking her dog "It kind of creeped me out," said Buonocore Buonocore said people who lived in South Brunswick in 1971 still talk about case and want to know who killed Susan The population of South Brunswick has more than tripled in 50 years and the woods near Sunday's home have long since been developed the case still haunts the South Brunswick Police Department which is not giving up the hunt for Susan Sunday's killer Police Chief Raymond Hayducka is a strong proponent of the department's reviewing open cases to see if there is something new that can be used to help close a case Ryan believes detectives last spoke to members of Sunday's family in 2005 to let them know the status of the investigation we would reach out to the family and keep them in the loop on anything new," he said.Anyone with information about the Susan Sunday case is asked to contact the South Brunswick Police Department at 732-329-4646