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  • Police warn residents of ‘virtual kidnapping’ scams

    Police warn residents of ‘virtual kidnapping’ scams

    SOUTH RIVER — The South River Police Department is warning residents to be on alert for attempted “virtual kidnapping” scams. In the scheme, individuals call claiming to have kidnapped a family member. While no actual kidnapping has taken place, the callers often use co-conspirators to convince their victims of the legitimacy of the threat. For…

  • Theater group to hold ‘Proof’ tryouts July 7, 11

    Theater group to hold ‘Proof’ tryouts July 7, 11

    Pegasus Theatre Project, the new resident theatre company at the West Windsor Arts Council, will hold auditions for its September production of David Auburn’s “Proof” 7-10 p.m. July 7 and 11 at the West Windsor Arts Center, 952 Alexander Road, Princeton Junction section of West Windsor. Callbacks, if needed, are set for 7-9 p.m. July…

  • Bystander, South Brunswick police save 3-year-old from drowning

    Bystander, South Brunswick police save 3-year-old from drowning

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Chief Raymond Hayducka is crediting two South Brunswick police officers and a bystander with taking quick actions to save a 3-year-old child from drowning over the weekend. Around 6:45 p.m. June 18, Officer George Morgan and Officer Jared Harpster were dispatched to a Route 1 residence near Whispering Woods Boulevard for a child…

  • Youngsters invited to Junior Police Academy

    Youngsters invited to Junior Police Academy

    The Spotswood Police Department will hold its annual Junior Police Academy 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. July 18-22 at Immaculate Conception School, 23 Manalapan Road, Spotswood. Uniforms will be provided at no cost to parents. For more information, call Patrolman Michael Genovese or Detective Scott J. Hoover at 732-251-2121. Applications, which must be received by July 11,…

  • Vendors welcome at indoor flea market

    Vendors welcome at indoor flea market

    The St. Bernadette Youth Group Indoor Flea Market is planned for Aug. 6 at St. Bernadette’s Church, Villanova Road, Parlin section of Old Bridge. Vendors are sought. Cost is $25 per table. Food will be available for purchase at the event. The site is handicapped accessible. To rent a vendor space or for more information,…

  • Vendor spots open at National Night Out

    Vendor spots open at National Night Out

    The South River Police Department and the South River Municipal Alliance will present their National Night Out 5-9 p.m. Aug. 2 at 7 Acres Park, Kamm and Whitehead avenues. Vendors are sought. The event will feature games, music, giveaways and a dunk tank. Food will be available for purchase. Guests are asked to bring a…

  • Beach Book Sale continues at library

    Beach Book Sale continues at library

    The Friends of the Jamesburg Public Library will sponsor its Beach Book Sale through June 30 at the library, 229 Gatzmer Ave. The sale features fiction paperbacks, audiobooks and hardcover books. Shoppers may fill a grocery-store plastic bag with books for $5; the handles must close. Proceeds from the event will help to pay for…

  • Veganism to be topic of discussion at library

    Veganism to be topic of discussion at library

    A program titled “Exploring Veganism” is set for 6:30-8 p.m. July 11 at the Sayreville Public Library, 1050 Washington Road. Guest presenter Denise Morgan will discuss the possible health benefits of veganism as well as the positive impact it can have on the environment and the world. Participants, who will learn how to change over…

  • Special Strides to offer children’s handwriting sessions

    Special Strides to offer children’s handwriting sessions

    A “Handwriting Without Tears” program will be held 1-3 p.m. June 27-30, July 25-28, Aug. 22-25 and Aug. 29-Sept. 1 at Special Strides Therapeutic Riding Center, 118 Federal Road, Monroe. Special Strides is a nonprofit organization devoted to improving the lives of individuals with special needs. Using a combination of horses, therapy and a natural…