• Old Bridge seeks to memorialize residents lost to addiction

    All families in Old Bridge who have suffered the death of a loved one who has succumbed to an addiction are urged to come forth and memorialize their dearly departed during Old Bridge Overdose Awareness Day on Aug. 31 Anyone interested in attending should email [email protected] or [email protected]. Include the name of the person being…

  • South Amboy Boy Scout Troop 91 celebrates 100th anniversary

    South Amboy Boy Scout Troop 91 celebrates 100th anniversary

    SOUTH AMBOY — One of the oldest Boy Scout troops in the United States celebrated a milestone last month. Boy Scout Troop 91 of South Amboy celebrated its 100th anniversary on July 17 during their summer encampment in Clinton Township. The event took place at Camp Dill in Annandale, where the troop has been camping every summer for…

  • Jaguars look to improve defense, find goalie ahead of field hockey opener

    Jaguars look to improve defense, find goalie ahead of field hockey opener

    By Wayne Witkowski Jackson Memorial High School’s field hockey players did something few other teams did while participating in a 7-a-side league that played on Tuesday and Thursday nights for a month ending in late July. “We didn’t have a goalie back there. None signed up,” said Jenna Blondina, who is entering her fifth year…

  • Residents enjoy event, thank leadership in Holmdel

    Residents enjoy event, thank leadership in Holmdel

    On behalf of my daughter, Felicia, her father, Santo, and myself, I would like to thank the Holmdel Township Department of Recreation for hosting the second annual Father and Daughter Campout on June 17. Felicia has not stopped talking about the campout. She enjoyed all the events, including karaoke, outdoor games and especially liked the…

  • Jaguars look to build skills, bond at Gettysburg College soccer camp

    Jaguars look to build skills, bond at Gettysburg College soccer camp

    By Wayne Witkowski Twenty-four Jackson Memorial High School boys soccer players this week are continuing an annual tradition developed over recent years during the offseason of attending a week-long soccer camp at Gettysburg College. It’s an opportunity for players to further develop their individual and team skills and to bond as a unit. With a…

  • Matawan-Aberdeen considering Social Emotional Learning Initiative

    Matawan-Aberdeen considering Social Emotional Learning Initiative

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer ABERDEEN — Schools officials are looking to launch a new Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Initiative. This program is aimed at helping students acquire and apply the skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships…

  • Medical group brings day of deep sea fun to families

    Medical group brings day of deep sea fun to families

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer HAZLET — Immediate Care Medical Walk-in Group provided children, adolescents and parents an opportunity to enjoy a day of open water fishing on the Raritan Bay. “This is our second year hosting the fishing trip for the kids, and we hope to continue it for years to come,” said…

  • Edison water main break repaired

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — A rusty flange outlet bolted around a water pipe that was put in place in 1955 on Stephenville Parkway is to blame for the geyser type incident that affected the neighborhood for almost a 24-hour period. Peter Eschbach, director of communications for New Jersey American Water, said the utility’s…

  • Temple to celebrate 70th anniversary of India’s independence

    Temple to celebrate 70th anniversary of India’s independence

    The Indo-American Cultural Foundation of Central New Jersey will hold a celebration for the 70th anniversary of India’s independence from Britain from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 21 at the Shree Swaminarayan Hindu Temple, 329 Culver Rd., Monmouth Junction. There will be cultural and patriotic dance performances, music by DJ Darshan, food sampling and children’s activities. For…

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