• Hayrides in Huber Woods Park on tap

    Hayrides in Huber Woods Park on tap

    The Monmouth County Park System’s Creatures of the Night interactive, family-friendly hayrides will take visitors through Huber Woods Park, Middletown, to meet staff and volunteers dressed as nocturnal animals of the woods. Educational and fun, these hayrides are not scary. This year’s theme is “Mugwort’s Magical School of Nature.” Offered on Friday and Saturday evenings,…

  • Fall events at The Historic Village at Allaire

    A 19th Century Fall Harvest Festival will be held from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sept. 24 at The Historic Village at Allaire, 4263 Atlantic Ave., Farmingdale. The rain date is Sept. 25. The cost is $5 for adults, $3 for children ages 5-12 years old. There will be horse and wagon rides, apple themed activities,…

  • St. Luke’s Episcopal Church flea market slated Oct. 1

    St. Luke’s Episcopal Church flea market slated Oct. 1

    St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 17 Oak Ave., Metuchen, at the corner of Oak Avenue and Route 27, will hold its monthly flea market from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Oct. 1. Collectibles, glassware, kitchenware, craft supplies, handbags, framed artwork, CDs, DVDs, toys and more will be featured. Independent vendors are welcome. For more information, call 732-548-4308.

  • South Brunswick High School cleared of mold

    South Brunswick High School cleared of mold

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Five classrooms that showed the presence of mold at the beginning of the school year have been cleared. “The circumstances that created our mold occurrence involved the combination of a malfunctioning air handler, high humidity and high temperatures unabated by fresh air. The air handler in question serviced 11 rooms, five of which…

  • Program gives voice to acting hopefuls

    Program gives voice to acting hopefuls

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK – With opportunities in audiobooks, telephone answering systems, educational and instructional videos, PowerPoint-type presentations and documentaries, acting hopefuls can learn a new skill dedicated to the power of the voice. The South Brunswick Adult Community School and Voice Coaches will present “Getting Paid to Talk,” a single-evening introduction to…

  • Long Branch police officer found unconscious

    Long Branch police officer found unconscious

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH- A Long Branch patrolman was found unconscious on Sept. 21 after being involved in a foot chase shortly before 2 a.m. According to a press release from the Long Branch Police Department, Officer Michael Monahan was on patrol when he noticed what he believed to be several subjects…

  • AAUW presents scholarships

    AAUW presents scholarships

    At its September meeting, the Freehold Branch of the American Association of University Women presented the Lew Williams and Leila Sulkes scholarships to two local women. According to the AAUW, Danielle Colte is finishing her master’s in education leadership at Montclair State University and expects to graduate in December. Nicole Ioviero is pursuing her master’s…

  • Tech help session for tablet and smartphone users on Oct. 12

    Tech help session for tablet and smartphone users on Oct. 12

    The Metuchen Library will hold a Tech Help Session specifically for tablet and smartphone users from 2-4 p.m. on Oct. 12. It will cover the basic tablet functions and navigating skills for both iOS and Android users. Registration will begin on Sept. 28. Please call the Library Main Service Desk at 732-632-8526. Non-Metuchen residents will…

  • Metuchen officials want cameras installed at train station

    Metuchen officials want cameras installed at train station

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — In the wake of a series of explosions that were set off in Seaside Park and the Chelsea section of New York City, borough officials said they would like to see cameras implemented at the Metuchen train station. “It’s dumbfounding that in light of not just what happened…

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