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  • Rosary Society holding babka sale at South River church

    Rosary Society holding babka sale at South River church

    St. Mary’s Altar Rosary Society will hold its annual Easter Babka sale through March 18 at St. Mary of Ostrabrama, 30 Jackson St., South River. Babkas cost $11.50 or $13. Varieties will include cinnamon crumb, prune, raisin, cheese, apricot cheese and raspberry cheese. Babkas can be picked up from 3-6 p.m. March 22 at the…

  • Police seek suspect in East Brunswick gas station robbery

    Police seek suspect in East Brunswick gas station robbery

    EAST BRUNSWICK – Patrol units responded to the Speedway Gas Station, 232 Route 18 north, on the corner of Albert Street, for a report of a strong armed robbery on March 11. At around 12:07 a.m., police spoke to one of the gas station attendants, who stated that a suspect came up from behind him as he…

  • Registration to begin for district preschool

    Registration to begin for district preschool

    The East Brunswick Public School District Community Programs Department will offer its Early Learning Academy Preschool classes for the 2016-17 school year. The parent-pay, tuition-based program is open to 3- and 4-year-old children residing in East Brunswick. To be eligible, youngsters must be age 3 by Oct. 31, 2016, and not age-eligible for kindergarten (age…

  • Raider Robotix members to serve breakfast on March 26

    The annual North Brunswick Township High School Raider Robotix FRC Team 25 pancake breakfast fundraiser will be held 8-10 a.m. March 26 at Applebee’s, 324 Ryders Lane, Milltown. Breakfast includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage and a beverage that will be served by a Raider Robotix team member. Tickets cost $10 each; $6 will be donated…

  • Public helps East Brunswick police apprehend suspected shoplifter

    Public helps East Brunswick police apprehend suspected shoplifter

    EAST BRUNSWICK – The East Brunswick Police Department is grateful for the public’s assistance in helping officers capture a suspected shoplifter. On Feb. 8, a shoplifting occurred at Walmart on Route 18 in which an unknown male allegedly stole more than $1,000 worth of electronics, according to a statement prepared by the East Brunswick Police Department. The…

  • South River Police accepting candidates for Citizen Police Academy

    South River Police accepting candidates for Citizen Police Academy

    The South River Police Department is accepting applications for its 2016 Citizen Police Academy planned for 7-9 p.m. on eight Wednesdays beginning April 7. The program will conclude with graduation on May 26. Classes will be limited to a maximum of 14 participants. The academy will provide citizens with a glimpse into the real world…

  • Church announces services in Metuchen

    Church announces services in Metuchen

    The First Presbyterian Church of Metuchen, 270 Woodbridge Ave., Metuchen, announces the following Holy Week and Easter services: 9:30 a.m., March 20 – Palm Sunday Service; “Walk Through Holy Week” Sunday School program during worship (K-4th). 7:30 p.m., March 21 – Live Dramatization of DaVinci’s “The Last Supper”, in the church Sanctuary. Share in an hour…

  • Spring Gardening at March 23 meeting in Edison

    Spring Gardening at March 23 meeting in Edison

    The Terra Nova Garden Club of Edison will welcome back Master Gardener Shymala Sharma to speak on Integrated Pest Management for your garden at 6:30 p.m. on March 23. The meeting is at the North Edison Public Library, 777 Grove Ave., Edison. New members are always welcome.

  • “Go Green” at the Main Edison Library

    “Go Green” at the Main Edison Library

    The Edison Library Main Branch, 340 Plainfield Ave., announces March 17 is the day to “go green” and wear your favorite shade of green for stories, songs, a craft and other activities that celebrate the color of the day. Register for one of the two events at 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Registration is required…