• Two candidates seek to fill seat of late Old Bridge council member

    Two candidates seek to fill seat of late Old Bridge council member

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Come January, Ward 3 will have a newly elected council person fill the seat of long-time Democratic Councilman Reginald “Reggie” Butler, who passed away in June. Two candidates are vying for the three-year Ward 3 council seat — Democrat June Dungee, who was appointed to fill Butler’s seat on June 27,…

  • Kicks 4 Kids soccer marathon eclipses $100,000 raised

    Kicks 4 Kids soccer marathon eclipses $100,000 raised

    By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer HOWELL – This year’s fifth annual Madison Beggs Kicks 4 Kids soccer marathon raised almost $19,000 for several organizations and pushed the total amount of money that has been raised to more than $100,000, according to the teenage organizer of the event. The event was held at Howell’s Soldier Memorial…

  • Defibrillators added at six Marlboro schools

    Defibrillators added at six Marlboro schools

    MARLBORO – Additional automated external defibrillators (AEDs) have been place in the David C. Abbott Early Learning Center, the Asher Holmes Elementary School, the Frank Defino Central Elementary School, the Frank J. Dugan Elementary School, the Marlboro Elementary School and the Robertsville Elementary School, according to a press release from the Marlboro K-8 School District.…

  • Howell couple considering plea offer in dog hoarding case

    Howell couple considering plea offer in dog hoarding case

    By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer HOWELL – The attorney representing the Howell couple from whose home more than 270 dogs were removed in June said his clients are considering a plea deal that has been offered to them. Attorney Raymond Raya, of Freehold, represents Charlene and Joseph Handrick of Bennent Road, Howell. On Oct. 14,…

  • Talk to shed light on Alzheimer’s disease

    Talk to shed light on Alzheimer’s disease

    The Friends of the Jamesburg Public Library will host a discussion on Alzheimer’s disease 7 p.m. Oct. 20 at the library, Gatzmer Avenue. Guest presenter will be a member of the Alzheimer’s Association. All are welcome to attend. For more information, call 732-521-0440.

  • Church to sponsor Dominican Night gala

    Church to sponsor Dominican Night gala

    Trinity Presbyterian Church, 367 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, will host its Dominican Night Dinner 5-7 p.m. Oct. 22. The community is invited to attend. The event will feature a home-cooked menu including arroz con gandules, black beans, rice, pernil, tostones, picadillo, salad, flan and more. Tickets, which cost $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, $6…

  • Residents invited to dispose of medicine Oct. 22

    Residents invited to dispose of medicine Oct. 22

    The Old Bridge Police Department will host an Operation Take Back New Jersey local collection site medicine-disposal day 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 22 in the Richard Cooper Recreation Center lobby at the Old Bridge municipal complex, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. The initiative, open to all residents, was organized to encourage local community residents to…

  • Shelter to make pet adoption easier for seniors

    Shelter to make pet adoption easier for seniors

    New Beginnings Animal Rescue (NBAR), 706-R Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, will offer a Purrfect Companions program for seniors who would like to adopt an adult cat or dog but who are concerned about the costs and other issues involved. Adoption fees will be waived as part of the program. All pets will be spayed/neutered, up-to-date…

  • ‘Wild Animal’ shows scheduled at library

    ‘Wild Animal’ shows scheduled at library

    Outragehisss Pets will present its “Wild Animal” programs for youngsters beginning at 10:30 a.m. and noon Nov. 10 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Audience members, who will meet some strange and interesting creatures including a wallaby, a fox and a mini-pig, will learn what makes each animal special, where it…

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