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  • Man charged in South Amboy auto fatality

    Man charged in South Amboy auto fatality

    A Matawan man has been charged with causing the death of a bicyclist who died after he was struck by a car that was being driven by the defendant. Francis Smith, 56, of Matawan, was charged on Jan. 22 with aggravated manslaughter, death by auto and leaving the scene of a motor vehicle crash involving…

  • Children of all ages invited to meet superheroes

    Children of all ages invited to meet superheroes

    Immaculate Conception School will hold a fun-filled evening featuring professionally dressed superheroes from 6-9 p.m. Jan. 28 at the school, 23 Manalapan Rd., Spotswood. Comic-related crafts and vendors, basket raffles and a 50/50 raffle will accompany photographs with the superheroes. For tickets, email [email protected].

  • Sayreville Boy Scout troop welcomes seven new Eagle Scouts

    Sayreville Boy Scout troop welcomes seven new Eagle Scouts

    SAYREVILLE — Boy Scout Troop 96 of Sayreville has elevated seven of its members to Eagle Scout status. Andrew Danchisko, Christopher Nunes, Casey O’Neil, Robert Nunes, Jonathon Schaefer, Christian Nasto and Robert Frank all started scouting together in first grade. Andrew, Robert Frank and Jonathon are also members of the Boy Scouts of America Order of the Arrow. Andrew held…

  • South Amboy police mourn passing of former senior patrolman

    South Amboy police mourn passing of former senior patrolman

    SOUTH AMBOY — The South Amboy Police Department has announced the passing of retired Patrolman Roy Dragotta. “We send our condolences and prayers to his family on this loss. Roy was an outstanding police officer, a wonderful father and great friend. Many will remember his big smile and warm personality not only while he was patrolling, but…

  • Grant-funded computer training starts in February

    Grant-funded computer training starts in February

    Brookdale Community College has announced grant-funded PC Training will be held in February. “MS Outlook” will be held from 1-5 p.m. Feb. 3 and 10 at the Brookdale Lincroft Campus, ATeC 225. “MS Excel Level 1” will be held from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Feb. 6, and “MS Excel Level 2” will be held from…

  • On Campus

    On Campus

    Cagnie Antczak of Kendall Park has been named to dean’s list at Roger Williams University, Bristol, Rhode Island, for the Fall 2016 semester. Full-time students who complete 12 or more credits per semester and earn a GPA of 3.4 or higher are placed on the dean’s list that semester.

  • County vo-tech expanding training program with Carpenters Union

    County vo-tech expanding training program with Carpenters Union

    The Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District (MCVTS) is expanding its partnership with the Carpenters Union to offer training to high school juniors and seniors and a path to entry into an apprenticeship program upon graduation. “It’s a very big, comprehensive partnership,” said Sean McDonald, MCVTS director of career and technical education. “This gives…

  • Robotics competition to feature East Brunswick, South River students

    Robotics competition to feature East Brunswick, South River students

    Members of Ro11botics697 Team No. 11697 will take part in the Westfield Robotics competition, part of the Central New Jersey League Tournament, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Feb. 5 at Westfield High School, 550 Dorian Rd., Westfield. The team is comprised of five students from the East Brunswick and South River school districts.…

  • Digital mammography certificate training starts Feb. 1

    Digital mammography certificate training starts Feb. 1

    The Digital Mammography Advanced Level Certificate Program will be held from 5:30-9 p.m. Feb. 1-May 10 at the Brookdale Lincroft Campus. Limited financial assistance may be available. For more information, email Margaret Agha at [email protected]. To register, call 732-224-2315.