• Courses at South Brunswick High School make computer science a reality

    Courses at South Brunswick High School make computer science a reality

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Students at South Brunswick High School are preparing for a global economy by delving deeper into the field of computer science. Math teacher Steven Schiff, who first started teaching computer science during the 2009-10 school year, teaches mobile application development to 87 students who have a background…

  • Brain health fair set for Dec. 2

    Brain health fair set for Dec. 2

    The Annual Brain Health Fair will be held from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Dec. 2 at SCAN (Social Community Activities Network) in the basement level next to Mall Management in the Monmouth Mall, 180 Route 35 South, Eatontown. Experience fun and creative activities designed to teach and promote brain health. The fair will feature keynote…

  • Mayor dispels rumors of euthanization by Old Bridge Animal Shelter

    Mayor dispels rumors of euthanization by Old Bridge Animal Shelter

      BY KATHY CHANG Staff writer OLD BRIDGE — Rumors swirling around social media about euthanizing two dogs at the Old Bridge Animal Shelter prompted outcries from various rescue and volunteer groups in the area. Mayor Owen Henry said some of the statements made on social media were false statements. He assured those groups and…

  • Kogan Celiac Center Support Group to meet Dec. 1

    Kogan Celiac Center Support Group to meet Dec. 1

    The Kogan Celiac Center Support Group will meet from 6-7 p.m. on Dec. 1 at Monmouth Medical Center, 300 Second Ave., Long Branch. Attend the Kogan Celiac Center Support Group and learn tips for coping and developing a healthy gluten-free lifestyle. The group will be run by a registered dietitian and will provide support, and…

  • News Transcript Business Briefs

    News Transcript Business Briefs

    Freehold chiropractor Dr. Russell Brokstein is participating in “Baby, It’s Cold Outside,” an annual statewide coat drive sponsored by the Association of New Jersey Chiropractors. Chiropractic offices throughout the state are collecting coats, hats, scarves, gloves and mittens to help those less fortunate as colder weather approaches. Brokstein expands the annual holiday drive to collect…

  • Jersey Shore Gospel Music Series announces programs

    Jersey Shore Gospel Music Series announces programs

    The Jersey Shore Gospel Music Series welcomes everyone to the 2016 Program Season. The programs will take place at the Francis Asbury Chapel, 70 Stockton Ave., Ocean Grove. A Gospel Music Concert with Jim Winder of Bridgewater will be held at 7 p.m. on Dec. 3. A Hymn-Sing Program by the Fifth Avenue Chapel of…

  • World AIDS Day is a time to recommit to the fight

    World AIDS Day is a time to recommit to the fight

    On Dec. 1 we mark World AIDS Day, a moment to acknowledge progress and to remember the 35 million lives taken by this epidemic. It is also a time to recommit to ending this plague. On the progress side, in September at the worldwide gathering, the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria sought…

  • Sammy’s Hope to offer free adoptions this weekend

    Sammy’s Hope to offer free adoptions this weekend

        Zappos.com announced it will work for a second year with Best Friends Animal Society to sponsor pet adoptions this holiday season. From Friday, Nov. 25 (Black Friday) through Monday,  Nov. 28 (CyberMonday), visitors to Sammy’s Hope Animal Welfare & Adoption Center in Sayreville will have the opportunity to adopt a dog or cat through the Zappos.com…

  • Artists from The Arc of Monmouth make an ‘Impression’

    Artists from The Arc of Monmouth make an ‘Impression’

    TINTON FALLS — Fifteen talented artists from programs throughout The Arc of Monmouth will be on display at a month-long exhibit entitled “Impressions” running through Dec. 22 at the Belmar Arts Center, 608 River Rd., Belmar. More than 40 pieces will be part of the exhibit. Most pieces will be available for purchase from the…

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