• New Jersey Holiday Lightfest returns

    The New Jersey Holiday Lightfest is back at the Middlesex County Fairgrounds, 655 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, and it is bigger and brighter than ever before. The drivethrough light show is open every night of the week through Jan. 6. A benefit for DARE New Jersey, the Gift of Lights drive-through light show features thousands…

  • Holiday Wishes

    Starr Zelasko Age 5, kindergarten Miller Elementary School, Old Bridge My holiday dream is … “A little thought and a little kindness are often worth more than a great deal of money.” – John Ruskin Kindness is important because if you are kind to one another you can start something called peace. Without kindness you…

  • Campaign stresses driving sober during holidays

    Police officers will be targeting drunk drivers through Jan. 2 Law enforcement officials across the state will be cracking down on drunk drivers as part of the annual holiday season “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign. Through Jan. 2, officers will conduct saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints, looking for motorists who may be driving…

  • stork club 

    Nicole and Scott Lewinski of the Somerset section of Franklin announce the birth of their daughter, Colby Barbara Lewinski, Oct. 17, 2012, in Saint Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick. The baby weighed 7 pounds and joins her sister, Skyler Ann Lewinski, 2. Grandparents are Patricia and Thomas Lewinski of South River and Barbara Teleposky of…

  • Middlesex celebrates National Adoption Day on Nov. 15

    Ten families were formed or expanded on Nov. 15 as adoption procedures for 10 children were finalized at the Middlesex County Courthouse in New Brunswick. New Jersey Superior Court Judge Robert P. Figarotta presided over the legal proceedings, which unfolded as a reception honoring the families and recognizing National Adoption Day took place just outside.…

  • Makin’ the cut

    Wang Li, one of China’s premiere paper-cutting artists, talks to students during a demonstration at the William A. Miller Elementary School in Old Bridge on Dec. 5. PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff Wang Li cuts out a design during the event. Patrick Doran looks at a drawing of a Chinese building on the white board…

  • Tickets on sale for Maccabeats concert

    Three East Brunswick synagogues, Young Israel of East Brunswick, the East Brunswick Jewish Center and Temple B’nai Shalom, will present The Maccabeats in a “Concert to Celebrate Hanukkah” 8 p.m. Dec. 15 at Temple B’nai Shalom, Fern Road between Cranbury and Old Stage roads, East Brunswick. The Maccabeats, originally formed in 2007 as Yeshiva University’s…

  • Santa to tour area on fire truck Dec. 14, 15

    Santa Claus is coming to town on a fire truck 6-9 p.m. Dec. 14 and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 15 with help from the Cheesequake Volunteer Fire Company, Old Bridge. Email [email protected] for the route and schedule.

  • Nominees sought for OBHS Wall of Fame

    The Old Bridge High School (OBHS) community, in an effort to recognize and honor outstanding graduates of all township high schools, is seeking nominations for induction into the Old Bridge High School Wall of Fame. It is hoped that each individual honored will serve as an inspiration to and a source of pride for the…

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