• Local farmers honored with agricultural awards

    Von Thun’s, Hauser Hill and William V. Griffin recognized by N.J. Agricultural Society Three Middlesex County farming staples reaped the rewards of decades of work at the New Jersey Agricultural Society’s annual dinner gala on April 5.  Von Thun Farms, Monmouth Junction, received the 2013 Century Farm Award for being a continually operating farm…

  • Philomusica choir to perform May 18, 19

    The Philomusica Concert Choir will hold spring concerts at 8 p.m. May 18 and 4 p.m. May 19 at Our Lady of Peace Roman Catholic Church, 1740 Route 130, North Brunswick. The choir will perform both a cappella and in accompaniments with Shea Velloso at the organ. Advance tickets are $17; $15 for seniors/ students;…

  • Scholarship awards set for AARP meeting

    AARP Chapter No. 4855 will hold its next meeting at 10:30 a.m. May 21 at VFW Post 133, 485 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. The meeting will celebrate the awarding of the AARP Scholarship for Outstanding Community Service and the Anne Stevens Memorial Fund for Health Care & Nursing.

  • Immigration talk scheduled for May 20

    The League of Women Voters of Monroe Township will present a discussion on immigration at 1 p.m. May 20 at the municipal building, 1 Municipal Plaza, Monroe. The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information, call 609-655- 4791.

  • South River man charged with forgery, fraud

    Police: Fraudulent money orders intercepted at two local post offices SOUTH RIVER — A borough man is accused of forging thousands of dollars worth of post office money orders, which he allegedly planned to use to cheat people who sell goods on the Internet. Donald C. Gray, 49, has been charged with theft by deception,…

  • Rewards offered for information in murder of 84-year-old woman

    Rewards are being offered for information leading to the arrest of a suspect in the death of an 84-year-old woman who was killed in her home in East Brunswick four years ago. Ellen Elfstrom was found dead in her Lee Street home on May 1, 2009, at 6:47 p.m. by East Brunswick police, according to…

  • Three East Brunswick police officers promoted

    EAST BRUNSWICK — Three longtime officers are moving up the ranks in the East Brunswick Police Department (EBPD). Officers Dan Melnick, Joseph Alves and Drew Walsh all received promotions to fill vacancies left by recently retired officers during a May 2 ceremony at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center. Melnick, a 20-year veteran of the…

  • Spaces available at Knights Flea Market

    The South River Knights of Columbus Flea Market is set for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 25 at the knights’ home, 88 Jackson St. Vendors are sought. Rental cost is $20 per table. The event will feature shopping, snack bar treats and 50/50s. To reserve or for more information, email [email protected] or call 732-254-5665.

  • Donations sought for Townwide Yard Sale

    The Jamesburg Public Library, 229 Gatzmer Ave., will participate in the annual Jamesburg Townwide Community Yard Sale set for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 25 on the library lawn. A bake sale also will be held in conjunction with the yard sale. Individuals are invited to bring their “treasures” to the library the week…

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