• 4-H to hold June 15 craft, vendor show

    The Middlesex County 4-H Spring Fling Craft and Vendor Show is set for 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 15 at the County 4-H Center, 645 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. The event will feature a variety of vendors selling new and used items, crafts to collectibles. Refreshments will be sold. Vendor- and crafter-registration proceeds will…

  • Local author to appear at Milltown library

    Author Laura Battyanyi Wiess will speak at a program set for 6:30 p.m. June 18 at the Milltown Public Library, 20 W. Church St. Wiess, who grew up in Milltown, is the author of “Such a Pretty Girl,” “How It Ends,” “Leftovers” and “Ordinary Beauty.” Her newest book, “Me Since You,” will be released in…

  • Vendors sought for July Fourth celebration

    The Milltown Fourth of July Committee is seeking vendors for this year’s celebration, which will be held on July 4, with a rain date of July 6. The day shift runs noon to 3 p.m., and the evening shift runs 6 to 10 p.m. For more information, email [email protected].

  • Officials working on deal to abate Rossmoor flooding

    By STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer MONROE — Township and Middlesex County officials are working on an agreement designed to allay flooding in the Rossmoor adult community. Township Council President Gerald W. Tamburro said during a June 5 meeting that a tri-party deal involving the township, the county and Rossmoor will be pursued to address the…

  • Suicide prevention counseling hotline debuts

    Suicide is often called a permanent “solution” to a temporary problem. People struggling with depression or hopelessness often cannot imagine a brighter future. Sometimes suicidal behaviors are triggered by events or challenges that overwhelm a person. Seeing a need to continue supporting New Jerseyans who are facing these challenges, Gov. Chris Christie’s administration launched its…

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  • Monroe student takes part in Special Olympics Torch Run

    By STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer Forty-six runners from Monroe Township Middle School participate in the Special Olympics New Jersey Torch Run as it comes through Monroe on June 7. PHOTOS BY LAUREN CASSELBERRY MONROE — The pouring rain on June 7 could not dampen Megan Fannon’s spirits. An athlete who swims in Special Olympics New…

  • Spotswood students study ecology at DeVoe Lake

    By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer Heather Wells (l) and Zach Rodriguez wade in DeVoe Lake during an ecology program for Spotswood High School students. SPOTSWOOD — Students studying ecology in the Spotswood school district may not have considered the fact that the borough where they live is alive with many of the flora and fauna…

  • Volunteers bring the past to life

    By CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Geraldine Chadwick, Anthony Chadwick, Dave Cordts and Brian Clark take part in a 4th New Jersey living-history event. Like many historical re-enactors, Geraldine Chadwick could function fairly well in the 19th century. Chadwick, a Brick Township resident, is a Civil War re-enactment volunteer. Chadwick is a member of the…

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