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  • Growing beer in the Garden State

    Growing beer in the Garden State

    New Jersey’s nickname “The Garden State” is well earned. This state we’re in is famous for all sorts of crops, from blueberries and cranberries to Jersey tomatoes. But you may not know that microbreweries are cropping up all over the state, producing a wide variety of new brews. Since 2012, thanks to legislation that eased…

  • Wednesday programs at the JCC announced

    Wednesday programs at the JCC announced

    Duplicate Bridge with Al Steinberger, director, will be held Wednesdays from 1-4 p.m. at the JCC, 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison. There will be no bridge on Aug. 24 and 31. The cost per session is $6 for JCCMC members; $8 for non-members. Come with a partner or by yourself. New players are always welcome.…

  • On Campus

    On Campus

    The following local residents have been named to the dean’s list at the University of Sciences, Philadelphia, for the spring 2016 semester: Rebecca Colandrea of North Brunswick is a biochemistry student; Nehi Patel of North Brunswick is a biomedical sciences student; Jennifer O’Laughlin of Dayton is a doctor of pharmacy student; Antonious Sadek of Kendall…

  • Lecture on George Washington slated for July 5

    Lecture on George Washington slated for July 5

    JCC of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison, announced Rich Rosenthal will present “The Precedents of the President, George Washington and the Creation of the Executive Office” at 1:30 p.m. on July 5. The cost is $8 for JCCMC members; $11 for non-members. For more information, call 732-494-3232, ext. 3603.

  • Paving of Applegarth Road underway in Monroe

    Paving of Applegarth Road underway in Monroe

      MONROE — The Middlesex County Road Department will be paving Applegarth Road between Forsgate Drive and Prospect Plains Road beginning June 30. Paving will be conducted from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays. Expect delays. Plan an alternate route. The project is expected to last through July 12.

  • Dozens of cats taken from Colts Neck property

    Dozens of cats taken from Colts Neck property

    COLTS NECK – Dozens of cats that were removed from a home in Colts Neck are receiving care from the Monmouth County SPCA (MCSPAC). Representatives of the agency responded to the home on Magnolia Lane after a cruelty complaint was received on its New Jersey Animal Cruelty Hotline. According to a press release, the resident…

  • Rabid groundhog found in South Brunswick

    Rabid groundhog found in South Brunswick

        SOUTH BRUNSWICK – A groundhog submitted for testing for rabies from South Brunswick tested positive. The groundhog was found in the Brunswick Acres Development in the area of Vincent Avenue in Kendall Park. On June 28, the South Brunswick Health Department was notified by the New Jersey State Health Department, according to a statement prepared by the…

  • Did you know?

    Did you know?

    USA Network’s drama Suits returns for season six on Wednesday, July 13 at 9 p.m. For the past five seasons, Suits has centered on the fast-paced Manhattan law firm, Pearson Specter Litt, led by legendary lawyer Harvey Specter (Gabriel Macht) and his not-so-legitimate associate Mike Ross (Patrick J. Adams). However, after last season’s dramatic turn…

  • Shouldn’t ‘Bones’ have more episodes next season?

    Shouldn’t ‘Bones’ have more episodes next season?

    ‘@TVGMMattRoush Question: Do you have any insight into why Bones’ next season will be shortened? Really wish they would have made it to 250 episodes. — JD Matt Roush: 245, if I’m doing the math right, is nothing to sneeze at. While the network and studio insist the various lawsuits (over profits) had nothing to…