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  • Seasoned pro returns home to lead Forsgate Country Club

    Seasoned pro returns home to lead Forsgate Country Club

    MONROE — Forsgate Country Club has announced that Michael Furey, a Monroe Township native, has been named the club’s new head golf professional. Furey, who will work alongside Director of Golf Carolyn McKenzie Andrews, will oversee Forsgate’s merchandising and will organize the club’s extensive tournament calendar. In addition, Furey will provide lessons to members and…

  • Dance raises funds for pediatric brain tumor research

    Dance raises funds for pediatric brain tumor research

    Students, teachers and dancers recently gathered at Ranney School in Tinton Falls to participate in Charlotte’s Dance for a Chance to raise money for the Kortney Rose Foundation, an Oceanport-based charity that supports pediatric brain tumor research. Bursting with pink lights, delicious food and thrilling performances, the campus’ assembly hall was transformed into a dance…

  • Marlboro resident sentenced to 6 years for fatal crash

    Marlboro resident sentenced to 6 years for fatal crash

    A Marlboro resident has been sentenced to six years in prison on charges of vehicular homicide and driving while intoxicated. The sentence stems from the December 2014 fatal motor vehicle crash that took the life of a 32-year-old Old Bridge man, Monmouth County Acting Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced. Robert A. Pennington, 51, was sentenced…

  • Historical panel sets ‘Covered Bridges’ talk

    Historical panel sets ‘Covered Bridges’ talk

    Richard Garlipp, author of “New Jersey’s Covered Bridges,” will be guest speaker at the next meeting of the East Brunswick Historical Society, 2-4 p.m. May 15 at the Historical Society House, 78 Milltown Road, East Brunswick. At one time New Jersey had as many as 45 covered bridges. Today, just one — Green Sergeant’s, built…

  • Theater group slates tryouts for ‘Millie’

    The Main Street Theatre Company will hold open auditions for its upcoming production of “Thoroughly Modern Millie” 7 p.m. May 15 and 16 at the Main Street Theatre, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville. Callbacks (by invitation only) are set for 7 p.m. May 18. Individuals ages 14-23 (birthdates Aug. 13, 1992-July 14, 2002)…

  • Library issues call for young artists

    Library issues call for young artists

    The Monroe Township Library, 4 Municipal Plaza, is sponsoring an art show for children in kindergarten-fifth grade. The youngsters’ creations will be on display in the library May 15-28. Entry forms and artwork are due by May 9. Artwork will be submitted by art teachers in the Monroe Township school district, but each child also…

  • Bicycles, sewing machines needed to send overseas

    Bicycles, sewing machines needed to send overseas

    The South Brunswick Education Association’s Pride Committee with hold its annual Pedals for Progress, a used bicycle and sewing machine collection from noon-3 p.m. on May 14, rain or shine, in the gym parking lot of South Brunswick High School, 750 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction. Adult and children’s bicycles will be sent to Nicaragua, Ghana, Albania,…

  • Library still offering free tax assistance

    The April tax-filing deadline may have passed, but income tax conundrums can continue to be an issue throughout the year. Free tax assistance is still available at the Long Branch Free Public Library on Friday afternoons at 328 Broadway. Tax volunteer Al Pescoe will be available to provide guidance and answer questions about tax returns.…

  • Historic tour of Kingston’s churches set for May 7

    Historic tour of Kingston’s churches set for May 7

    Historian George Luck will lead a walking tour of Kingston’s two churches, assisted by their members, at 1 p.m. on May 7. The tour will start in the cemetery driveway opposite the Methodist Church. Luck will point out the graves of some of those who have played significant roles in the life of the church…