• Pharmacy offered free medication during storm

    Texas Road Pharmacy remained open without power BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer n the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, residents throughout the region were desperately seeking supplies such as batteries and nonperishable food. However, in a community with a large contingency of seniors, prescription drugs were also of paramount concern. To that end, Texas Road…

  • Resident travels 220 miles to support his neighbors

    BY STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — A borough resident raised awareness for Hurricane Sandy relief efforts recently by running across the state of New Jersey. The Borough Council presented Ed Kloskowski with a proclamation on Dec. 17, praising him for participating in a 220- mile walk/run Nov. 16-19. Kloskowski’s journey began at High Point…

  • Luncheon for married couples set for Jan. 13

    The B’nai B’rith Ketubah Married Couples Unit (50+) will be having lunch at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 13 at the Pine Tavern, Route 34 and Cottrell Road, Old Bridge. The price is the cost of each attendee’s own meal. Prospective members are welcome to come. Those interested should RSVP to Elaine at 908-232-0062 by…

  • Returning campers invited to Y reunion

    The South Amboy Branch YMCA, 200 John T. O’Leary Blvd., will host the 2012 Camper Reunion for all children who attended Camp S.A.Y. this past summer. The reunion will be held 2-4 p.m. Jan. 12. Games, crafts, swimming and refreshments will be available. Special pricing will be offered for all returning campers that register for…

  • Looking for the next big thing in New Jersey

    Old Bridge music recording company is hoping to produce local talent BY THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer John (l) and Mike Masucci are looking for New Jersey’s next superstar from their studio in Old Bridge. TOM CASTLES OLD BRIDGE — First there was Sinatra. Then came Bruce and Bon Jovi. Michael and John Masucci want to…

  • ‘Le Mur’ exhibit at Zimmerli Art Museum

    The Zimmerli Art Museum, 71 Hamilton Street, on the College Avenue campus of Rutgers University, is currently exhibiting a rare collection of avant-garde satire through Feb. 24, 2013. “Le Mur at the Cabaret des Quat’z’Arts” features the work of artists, writers, composers and performers who frequented the Cabaret des Quat’z’Arts in Paris, France, between 1894…

  • Business owner af-Fords time to OBHS students

    Owner of Tom’s Ford in Keyport spends more than a ‘Lyttle’ time with automotive students BY THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer Rod Anderson (r), of Tom’s Ford in Keyport, shows Old Bridge High School students Will Schuck (l-r), Ryan Verney, and Carmine Adames how to get the sales wheel spinning. TOM CASTLES A bout a dozen…

  • Connections program seeks volunteers

    The Connections program of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Metuchen, a volunteer adult-to-child match program, is seeking adult volunteers to provide a positive friend relationship to children and youths who have suffered a loss or have special needs. These children reside in Middlesex County and Franklin Township and are in desperate need of a…

  • Girl Scout adult volunteers are needed

    The Girl Scouts of Central & Southern NJ (GSCSNJ) is seeking adult volunteers to help girls reach their fullest potential. Adults can choose from direct service positions such as troop leaders and program facilitators, as well as indirect service positions such as website managers and adult training facilitators. GSCSNJ helps build girls of courage, confidence,…

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