• Discounted ride tickets available for carnival

    The St. Ambrose 2013 Carnival will be held 6-10 p.m. June 25, 26 and 27, 6-11 p.m. June 28, and 5-10 p.m. June 29 on the grounds at St. Ambrose Church, 81 Throckmorton Lane, Old Bridge. Discounted carnival-ride tickets are on sale 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays through June 24 at the church rectory. Call 732-679-5666…

  • Public invited to concert at Aldersgate

    The Crossflame Youth Choir and the Orchestra of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, Hickory, N.C., will offer a worship concert 7:30 p.m. June 13 at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 568 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. The 70-voice choir will perform for church volunteers and volunteer work crews from out of state who are helping with the…

  • Junior Naturalist events coming to park

    Youngsters ages 8-10 are invited to take part in hands-on Junior Naturalist programs set for 9 a.m.-noon June 24 and 25 and July 1, 2, 8 and 9 at Cheesequake State Park, Old Bridge. The programs, which will vary from day to day, will be made up of exploration, recreation and education. Admission is free…

  • New Jersey superstorm recovery: by the numbers

    TRENTON — Sandy-impacted residents in New Jersey have submitted at least $3.5 billion in flood insurance claims, according to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) spokesman Christopher McKniff. By May 20, New Jersey residents, communities and nonprofit organizations had received a combined $737.5 million in FEMA grants, with $396 million going directly to individuals and families.…

  • 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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  • ON CAMPUS

    Stephanie Parzych of Old Bridge has been named to the dean’s list at the Albany College of Pharmacy. She is working toward her Ph.D. Paola Calero of Parlin, a student at Middlesex County College, was among 16 Merit Scholars named by the Research & Development (R&D) Council of New Jersey. Each year, the R&D Council…

  • Students get a real-life lesson on dangers of driving impaired

    By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer Old Bridge High School senior Kaitlyn Johnson navigates a tight turn with a bit of direction from a township police officer during a drunken driving simulation. PHOTOS BY THOMAS CASTLES/STAFF OLD BRIDGE — It’s that time of year again. School’s almost out, and “senioritis” has become a full-blown epidemic at…

  • Strawberry Festival scheduled for June 22

    The Sons of Norway Noreg Lodge, 80 Boundary Road, Marlboro, will sponsor its annual Strawberry Festival 2-5 p.m. June 22. The event will feature fresh local strawberries, homemade shortcake and whipped cream; Norwegian crafts; and homemade cakes. The public is invited to attend. Cost is $5 per ticket. For more information, email [email protected].

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