• Rutgers seeks parents, adolescents for study

    Researchers from Rutgers University are studying parent-child communication and how it promotes resiliency in children. The research team is seeking a parent and their adolescent child to spend one hour completing two brief questionnaires and an interaction. To be eligible to participate, the child should be between the ages of 12 and 19; parents must…

  • S.B. programs for special needs children

    The South Brunswick Public Library, 110 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction, will hold the following programs this fall for children with special needs and their families: Read to a Therapy Dog will be held from 6 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays Sept. 5, 12, 19 and 26 and Oct. 10, 17, 24 and 31, or on…

  • Henry “Chief” Hetman

    Mr. Hetman, 88, of South River, died July 31, 2014, at home. Born in South River, he remained a lifelong resident. Prior to his retirement, Mr. Hetman worked for the Ford Motor Co., Edison, for 30 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was predeceased by his wife, Dorothy, in…

  • ‘Tween’ programs at S.B. Library

    The South Brunswick Public Library, 110 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction, has scheduled the following events for tweens. A juggling club for grades 4 to 7 will be held Mondays Sept. 4 and Oct. 30 from 5 to 6 p.m. Art Discovery for grades 3 to 6 will be held Saturdays Sept. 8 and 22 and…

  • Speaker on life skills no stranger to bullying

    By AMY ROSEN Staff Writer Ron Shuali When Ron Shuali speaks about bullying, he speaks from the heart. He also speaks from experience, as he was both a bully and a victim in his own life. Now, he is dedicated to breaking what he calls the “bullying circle.” Shuali, founder of Shua Life Skills, will…

  • Children’s programs at S.B. library

    The South Brunswick Public Library, 110 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction, has scheduled the following children’s programs: KidsMusicRound is a music-making program for children up to age 4 with a caregiver, set for 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. on Sept. 5. Read to a Therapy Dog for ages 5 and up will be held on Wednesdays Sept.…

  • IN THE SERVICE

    David M. Gregor Lt. Junior Grade David M. Gregor recently graduated from the United States Navy’s Advanced Flight Training Tailhook in Kingsville, Texas. Gregor earned his “Wings of Gold” and become a naval aviator on July 25. Following his commission in May 2012, Gregor reported to Pensacola, Fla., for Aviation Preflight Instruction in June 2012.…

  • Physical education in school can help combat childhood obesity

    The obesity rate has skyrocketed among adults and children in New Jersey and across the country. Today, about one in three American children and teens is overweight or obese, nearly triple the rate in 1963. Physical education class is an important part of a student’s education. It provides an opportunity to be active during the…

  • Vendors needed for flea market, bake sale

    The St. Anne’s Society of St. Mary of Mount Virgin Church, 198 Sanford St., on the corner of Remsen Avenue, New Brunswick, will hold a flea market and bake sale 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 7. Vendors are needed. For more information, call Marion at 732-545-6761 or Daniela at 732-227-0644.

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