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  • Rutgers launches beginner farmer training

    Rutgers launches beginner farmer training

    The Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County has announced the first module of its “RU Ready to Farm” series. The introductory module, “RU Ready to Farm: The Basics of Getting Started,” will provide participants with a foundational understanding of land and financial opportunities, production and marketing strategies and available resources for beginner farmers. Participants will gain…

  • Free seminar offered on divorce law, child custody, grandparents’ rights

    Free seminar offered on divorce law, child custody, grandparents’ rights

    The public is invited to attend a seminar on Divorce, Child Custody and Grandparents’ Rights, sponsored by the New Jersey State Bar Foundation, from 7-9 p.m. on Oct. 20 at the New Jersey Law Center in New Brunswick off Ryders Lane. Topics will include grounds for filing for divorce in New Jersey, the process for obtaining a divorce…

  • Brush collection begins Sept. 26 in South Brunswick

    Brush collection begins Sept. 26 in South Brunswick

    Brush is not permitted in the landfill, and therefore, it cannot be collected with garbage. Normally residents must deliver brush to a dropoff site, but instead, South Brunswick will offer curbside brush collection. Items that will be picked up include brush, branches, shrubs, bushes that are less than four feet in length and less than five…

  • Old Bridge man faces 20 years in prison for 2013 pharmacy robbery

    Old Bridge man faces 20 years in prison for 2013 pharmacy robbery

    A 45-year-old man was found guilty on Sept. 15 of robbing a pharmacy in Old Bridge more than three years ago. Jason Prontnicki of Bayonne was convicted of armed robbery, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and unlawful possession of a weapon during the robbery on April 29, 2013, according to a statement prepared…

  • Fashion show luncheon to raise funds for charitable organization

    Fashion show luncheon to raise funds for charitable organization

    The Philoptochos Society, a women’s organization of the Saint George Greek Orthodox Church of Asbury Park, which is located in Ocean Township, will host its annual Fall Luncheon and Fashion Show at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 22 at the Eagle Oaks Golf and Country Club, 20 Shore Oaks Drive, Farmingdale. Proceeds will benefit the Philoptochos Society’s…

  • ‘Phenomenal Women Under 40’ honorees announced

    ‘Phenomenal Women Under 40’ honorees announced

    The Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore will honor 10 outstanding young professionals with the first Phenom Award. The award, which honors Phenomenal Women Under 40, recognizes emerging, young, female leaders under the age of 40 from Monmouth and Ocean counties not only for who they are, but also for the potential of what they…

  • New Jersey Repertory Company announces playwriting and acting classes

    New Jersey Repertory Company announces playwriting and acting classes

    New Jersey Repertory Company announces playwriting and acting classes will be held this fall in the new West End Performing Arts Center, 132 West End Ave., Long Branch. Intro to Acting, Advanced Acting and Playwriting courses will be taught by accredited professionals in their field. Anyone can apply from beginners to experienced. Learn improvisational skills…

  • Plant Swap in Middletown on Sept. 24

    Plant Swap in Middletown on Sept. 24

    The Monmouth County Park System will hold its Great Fall Perennial Plant Swap from 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. on Sept. 24 at Deep Cut Gardens, 152 Red Hill Rd., Middletown. Gardeners are invited to bring labeled plants in one-quart, one-gallon or two-gallon containers and take home the same size and number of plants. Houseplants may also…

  • School district’s support staff members honored

    School district’s support staff members honored

    Six paraprofessionals from across the Freehold Regional High School District have been recognized as the Support Staff Members of the Year by the district’s Board of Education. This annual district award was created to recognize the hard work and dedication of the district’s paraprofessionals, according to a press release. The paraprofessionals work closely with the…