• Talks to focus on therapy dogs, nature adventures

    Talks to focus on therapy dogs, nature adventures

    The Old Bridge Public Library, Route 516 and Cottrell Road, will sponsor two upcoming programs of interest to animal lovers and nature enthusiasts. David Wheeler, executive director, Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey, will offer a program titled “Wild New Jersey: Nature Adventures in the Garden State” 2 p.m. Oct. 15. Wheeler, who will discuss…

  • The memory of music

    The memory of music

    MIDDLESEX COUNTY- Toward the end, Spotswood resident Noreen Richardson struggled to complete the most mundane tasks and could hardly recognize her own  family. Stricken with Alzheimer’s, an 87 year old Richardson had short  lucent windows, usually when her grandson Alex Guketlov was by her side. That’s because Alex, now 17, brought with him fiddles, flutes,…

  • Shopping fundraiser to aid Dowdell Foundation

    Shopping fundraiser to aid Dowdell Foundation

    The Dowdell Library Foundation will sponsor a shopping fundraiser 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Oct. 18 at all Boscov’s locations. Library supporters should purchase a shopping pass for $5; the pass will entitle the shopper to 25 percent off purchases and to other discounts throughout the store. The pass may be obtained at the Dowdell Library, off…

  • Raritan High senior named a Commended Student

    Raritan High senior named a Commended Student

    HAZLET — Raritan High School Principal Andrew Piotrowski announced that senior Joseph P. Fiore has been named a Commended Student in the 2017 National Merit Scholarship Program. A letter of commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation, which conducts the program, will be presented by the principal to Joseph, who was recognized by…

  • Garden Club’s meeting set for Oct. 18 in Middletown

    Garden Club’s meeting set for Oct. 18 in Middletown

    The next meeting of Garden Club R.F.D. will take place at the Middletown Arts Center at 11 a.m. on Oct. 18. Steve Barlow III, owner of Barlow’s Garden Center in Sea Girt, will present “Gardening 101” and will cover how to divide perennials, designing, planting and insect and disease prevention. The fee is $5 for…

  • The whole world is in Old Bridge’s hands

    The whole world is in Old Bridge’s hands

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — The inaugural WorldFest is set to celebrate the rich diversity and culture of a township that spans 42 miles with a population of more than 65,000 people. A partnership between the Old Bridge Township Cultural Arts Committee and the Old Bridge School District, the celebration will be held this…

  • Election overview for the East Brunswick Sentinel

    Election overview for the East Brunswick Sentinel

    The following races will be held on Election Day, Nov. 8. Middlesex County Sheriff — Incumbent Democrat Mildred Scott vs. Republican Pedro “Peter” Pisar; Middlesex County Freeholder — Incumbent Democrats Blanquita Valenti, Kenneth Armwood and Charles Kenny vs. Republicans Joseph Scillieri, Kathleen Calabrese and Zhiyu “Jimmy” Ju; East Brunswick Mayor — Democrat Brad Cohen vs. incumbent…

  • Embroiderers’ Guild of America-Monmouth Chapter events slated

    Embroiderers’ Guild of America-Monmouth Chapter is dedicated to teaching and sharing the joys of needlework. Stitchers of all levels are welcome. There are sit-&-stitch tables at each meeting as well as special projects. Evening stitchers will meet from 7-9 p.m. on Nov. 7 at the Colts Neck Library, 1 Winthrop Drive, Colts Neck. Sunday’s group…

  • Jaguars prepare for later rounds of county girls’ tennis tourney

    Jaguars prepare for later rounds of county girls’ tennis tourney

    By Wayne Witkowski Jackson Memorial High School’s girls’ tennis team will be well represented in the Ocean County tennis championship semifinals and finals Oct. 15 at Bay Lea Park in Toms River. It’s the best showing by the Jaguars in the tournament in at least four years. After playing the early rounds, the semifinals and…

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