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  • In the Service

    In the Service

    U.S. Air Force Airman James P. Astacio graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward…

  • Men’s Club to hold spaghetti dinner June 3

    Men’s Club to hold spaghetti dinner June 3

    Tickets are on sale for the Ss. Peter and Paul Men’s Club Annual Spaghetti Dinner to be served from 5-8 p.m. on June 3 in the church hall, 9 Jeffrie Ave., South River. The menu includes spaghetti, meat sauce, sausage, salad and dessert. Soda and water will be available for purchase. BYOB. There will also…

  • Officials investigate fatal shooting on Mother’s Day

    Officials investigate fatal shooting on Mother’s Day

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK – Authorities are investigating the details surrounding a fatal shooting in North Brunswick this past weekend. Patrick Olarerin, 57, of North Brunswick, was found in his apartment around 5:15 a.m. on May 14 and then taken to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, according to a…

  • ‘Coffee with a Cop’ set for May 17

    ‘Coffee with a Cop’ set for May 17

      The South River Police Department invites all community members to join officers for “Coffee with a Cop” at 10 a.m. on May 17 at Dunkin Donuts, 75 Main St., South River. Police will come together with community members in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships and drink coffee.

  • Author to explore the history of East Brunswick

    Author to explore the history of East Brunswick

      The East Brunswick Public Library will present “Explore Local History with Mark Nonestied” on at 7 p.m. on May 15 at the library, 2 Civic Center Dr., East Brunswick. Nonestied is the author of “East Brunswick: Images of America,” a local history book that details the town’s transformation through photographs. He also is the…

  • East Brunswick Library to hold ‘Golden Girls’ trivia night

    East Brunswick Library to hold ‘Golden Girls’ trivia night

      The East Brunswick Public Library will host a special “Golden Girls” themed trivia night at 7 p.m. on May 17 at the library, 2 Civic Center Dr., East Brunswick. Participants will compete in teams of four with the chance to win “Golden Girls” prizes. There will be light refreshments and cheesecake, a favorite snack…

  • Bear sightings reported in North Brunswick

    Bear sightings reported in North Brunswick

      NORTH BRUNSWICK – Residents are reporting bear sightings in the Hidden Lake and Governor’s Pointe sections of North Brunswick. Several North Brunswick Township police units and Animal Control responded to the area on May 10, according to information provided by the police department. Upon their arrival, they did not find any evidence of the…

  • Route 27 closures will affect Middlesex, Somerset counties

    Route 27 closures will affect Middlesex, Somerset counties

      SOUTH BRUNSWICK – The N.J. Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced alternating traffic on Route 27 to allow for a traffic shift on the Carter’s Brook and Ten Mile Run Tributary culvert replacements project in Franklin and South Brunswick. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 11, DOT’s contractor, Montana Construction Corp., will…

  • Helmetta to show Movie Under the Stars

    Helmetta to show Movie Under the Stars

      Helmetta will hold a Movie Under the Stars event at 8 p.m. on May 12 at the Maple Street Pavilion, Maple Street, Helmetta. The movie will be “Finding Dory.” Bring a lawn chair or blanket.