• Program to shed light on practice of qigong

    Wellness consultant Ruth Golush will offer information on how to cultivate one’s energy through the practice of qigong (pronounced chee gong) in a program set for 7 p.m. Aug. 2 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Regular use of the ancient Chinese system of qigong is designed to help reduce stress…

  • Kingswood Station residents helping neighbors after fire

    BY ADAM JOSEPH DRICI Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — After a fire last month that displaced eight families, residents of the Kingswood Station development are banding together to raise money to help their neighbors. Kelly Krzaczkowski, chairwoman of the 2600 Cypress Lane Fire Fund, said residents have already raised over $2,000 in just nine days.…

  • Middlesex County Fair coming to town Aug. 6

    Association announces live entertainment, 4-H schedules Crowds enjoy games and rides at the Middlesex County Fair in August 2011 at the fairgrounds in East Brunswick. FILE PHOTO Those seeking some classic midsummer fun will find everything from amusement rides to live concerts at the Middlesex County Fair in East Brunswick Aug. 6-12. The fair, now…

  • Monroe property revaluation extended by judge to Jan. ’14

    Outcome of process will have bearing on taxes to be paid BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer The Middlesex County all-star football team huddles together for a pre-game cheer before taking on a team of all-stars from Union County in the 19th Snapple Bowl. This year’s game, which pits recent graduates from the two counties against…

  • Residents will make feelings known about new firehouse

    Milltown Borough Council approves non-binding referendum question BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer Residents will finally get their say as to whether Milltown should build a new firehouse. The Milltown Borough Council unanimously adopted an ordinance on July 23 to put a non-binding referendum question on the Nov. 6 ballot. The referendum question is expected to…

  • Maximum MPG

    You don’t have to trade in your car for one with better fuel economy to save money at the pump. Most drivers can negate the financial effect of higher fuel prices simply by altering their driving habits and keeping their cars in top shape. Here’s some mileage-boosting advice courtesy of the Car Care Council in…

  • Just ahead: higher prices for previously owned autos

    Get set for higher prices on fuel-efficient pre-owned small cars this summer, as gas prices approach — perhaps exceed — record highs. Based on an analysis of the correlation between fuel costs and used-car values in recent years, auto research website CarGurus.com says we can expect to see prices on fuel efficient small cars in…

  • Too fast, too expensive

    ‘D ream no small dreams for they have no power to move the hearts of men.” German philosopher Goethe said that nearly two centuries ago, with today’s biggest dreamers focusing their attention on the latest “supercar” to come from Ferrari, the recently unveiled F12 Berlinetta. You can pine for one, but it’s not likely you’ll…

  • Q&A

    with Sharon Peters Credible credit Q: Our son is 23 and trying to get car insurance after not having a car for two years. He got a few horrifically high quotes, and they’re telling him it’s because of credit reports. It’s true that he’s had a bad couple of years, but have you ever heard…

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