• Annual scholarship brunch set for Jan. 15

    Annual scholarship brunch set for Jan. 15

    The New Destiny Family Worship Center will hold its annual Martin Luther King, Dr. Celebration Service and Scholarship Brunch on Jan. 15 at the center, 1330 Livingston Ave., North Brunswick. The service will begin at 11 a.m., followed by brunch for a graduating senior from North Brunswick Township High School. Tickets are $10 for adults…

  • Brookdale Community College seeks alumni award nominations

    Brookdale Community College seeks alumni award nominations

    LINCROFT — Brookdale Community College (BCC) is asking the community to nominate former students for three awards — the 2016 Distinguished Alumni Award and two honorary degrees — to be presented during the college’s commencement in May. The Distinguished Alumni Award is given to a Brookdale graduate or attendee who has earned distinction or recognition through professional, personal…

  • YMCA to hold 28th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Breakfast

    YMCA to hold 28th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Breakfast

    Richard T. Smith, president of the New Jersey State Conference of the NAACP, will be the keynote speaker at the 28th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Breakfast that the The Community YMCA and YMCA of Western Monmouth County will serve as hosts of on Jan. 16. This annual YMCA event will run from…

  • Early Childhood Center accepting registration for current school year

    Early Childhood Center accepting registration for current school year

      The North Brunswick Township Early Childhood Center is currently accepting applications for student registration in its preschool for this current school year. The half-day program runs five days a week. There are three vacancies in the AM Session from 8:55-11:25 a.m., and there are two vacancies in the PM Session from 12::30-3 p.m. Students must…

  • Church to present program on the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

    Church to present program on the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

    New Hope Baptist Church will hold the 18th annual celebration of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., “Loving Your Enemies,” at 3:30 p.m., Jan. 15, at 45 Hampton St., Metuchen. The event will be led by the Metuchen-Edison area Interfaith Clergy Association and feature a choir, youth and special guest presentations and local high…

  • French club to meet Jan. 17

    French club to meet Jan. 17

    Francophonie Metuchen will meet from 7:45-9:45 p.m. on Jan. 17 at 243 Amboy Ave., Metuchen. Discussions are in French, and moderate preparation and active participation are required at these meetings. Participation is free. For more information, call Sam Van Chama, using French, at 732-767-9372.

  • Cohen will serve as Manalapan mayor during 2017

    Cohen will serve as Manalapan mayor during 2017

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer MANALAPAN – Republican Township Committeewoman Susan Cohen has taken the gavel and will serve as Manalapan’s mayor for 2017. Cohen was elected to the position by her fellow members of the governing body when officials held the 2017 reorganization meeting on Jan. 4. Republican Committeeman Jack McNaboe was elected to…

  • Bombers, Knights reach finals of holiday hoops tournaments

    Bombers, Knights reach finals of holiday hoops tournaments

    By Warren Rappleyea Boys’ basketball Sayreville War Memorial High School’s Ryan O’Leary and Old Bridge High School’s Kyle Parris turned in strong performances to lead their respective teams to the finals in holiday basketball tournaments. The Bombers made their way to the finals of the Albert E. Martin “Buc” Classic at Red Bank Regional High…

  • Mary Veronica Hutt

    Mary Veronica Hutt

    Formerly of Somerset, Mary Hutt passed away on Jan. 1, 2017, at the Bartley Health Care Center, Jackson. She was 95 years old. Mrs. Hutt was born in Scotland and came to the United States as a child in 1923. She trained at the Juilliard School in voice and dance, was a Coloratura Soprano and…

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