• Walter S. Horzempa

    Mr. Horzempa, 94, of Monroe, formerly of Jamesburg, died April 4, 2013, in the Gardens at Monroe. He was predeceased by his wife, Sophie Eglentowicz Horzempa. Surviving are a son, Walter J. Horzempa Sr., and his wife, Donna, of Jamesburg; a daughter, Marianne Sluke, and her husband, Jack, of Chandler, Ariz.; a brother, Frank Horzempa…

  • Arthur Edward Joynes Sr.

    Mr. Joynes, Sr., 85, of East Brunswick, died April 1, 2013, at home. Prior to his retirement, he was employed as an electrician at Ford Motor Co., formerly of Edison, where he worked for more than 30 years. He was predeceased by a daughter, Emily Lilla, and by a grandson, Daniel Lilla. Surviving are his…

  • Robert M. Nicholas, D.M.D.

    Dr. Nicholas, 79, formerly of South Brunswick, Florida and Georgia, died March 21, 2013, in Lia’s Personal Care Home, Lawrenceville, Ga. He was a founding partner of the North Brunswick Dental Group, where he worked for 25 years before retiring in 1993. A South Brunswick committeeman 1969-74, he served as mayor of South Brunswick in…

  • Talk to shed light on ‘iron horse’ in N.J.

    The South River Historical and Preservation Society will offer a program titled “The Iron Horse in the Garden State, 1812-1930” at 7 p.m. April 24 at the South River Museum, 64-66 Main St. Dr. David Fowler will discuss the early phases of railroads in New Jersey and their influence on politics, agriculture, labor, technology, suburbanization,…

  • Vendors sought to aid soldiers and families

    Vendor spaces are available at the Family Readiness Group of the New Jersey Army National Guard Indoor/Outdoor Flea Market, Yard Sale, Bake Sale and Military Open House set for 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 18 at the Somerset Army National Guard Armory, 1060 Hamilton St., Somerset section of Franklin. Rain date is May 19.…

  • Local employers nominated for efforts in supporting the military

    Guard and Reserve members select businesses for Employer Support Freedom Award Eighty-three New Jersey Guard and Reserve members nominated their employers for the 2013 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, according to the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense (DOD) operational committee. The local nominees are:  New…

  • Dance marathon to honor Old Bridge shooting victim

    Bryan Breen Foundation will hold fundraiser April 27 at Ivy League Day Camp BY THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — The Bryan Breen Foundation will hold a 12-hour dance marathon in honor of the late Old Bridge resident. Breen was one of two people shot and killed by a coworker at the Pathmark store…

  • Teachers invited to workshops at Rider

    The National Writing Project at Rider University, Lawrenceville, invites K-12 teachers to the campus for a summer of professional development opportunities. Teachers will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of sessions presented by NWP-trained teacher consultants. The sessions will run July 8-18. Sessions include “Using Technology to Infuse Nonfiction Reading into Curriculum,” “Tackling…

  • Kiwanis to sponsor Comedy Night benefit

    The Kiwanis Club of Old Bridge will host a Comedy Night fundraiser 7-11 p.m. April 27 at Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh, Oak Street, Old Bridge. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Proceeds will benefit children’s charities. Three comedians will perform. Trickytray baskets will be raffled off, and a 50/50 drawing will be held. Tickets…

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