• Golf outing raises money for advanced surgical equipment at hospital

    Golf outing raises money for advanced surgical equipment at hospital

    OLD BRIDGE — The 2016 Sports Classic held by the Raritan Bay Medical Center Foundation (RBMCF) raised more than $113,000 for improved equipment at the hospital. The event held on May 23 at the Deal Golf and Country Club by event co-chairs Walter Brasch and Joe Britton saw 116 golfers compete while raising money for advanced surgical equipment at…

  • Business Brief

    Business Brief

    Retired NYPD police officer Damon Porter has opened a franchise of Dryer Vent Wizard that specializes in dryer vent repair, replacement, alteration, cleaning and maintenance for residential and commercial clients in the Middlesex County area. For more information, visit www.DryerVentWizard.com or call 866-498-SAFE (7233).

  • Monmouth Junction author to appear at mystery writing conference

    Monmouth Junction author to appear at mystery writing conference

    BY CARRIE FALCONE Staff Writer NEW BRUNSWICK – An author from Monmouth Junction will be featured during the 2016 Deadly Ink Mystery Writing Conference. Guests who register for the event Aug. 5-7 at the Hyatt Regency in New Brunswick will get to meet with two dozen authors who will share their expertise by holding writing workshops, presentations and…

  • Former Middlesex County engineer passes away

    Former Middlesex County engineer passes away

    Middlesex County is mourning the loss of a well known community leader. Bhupendrabhai “Bhu” Patel, a former Middlesex County engineer, passed away on July 18. Patel, 74, was actively associated with Indo American Cultural Society Inc. (IACS) and Indo American Religious and Cultural Center Inc. (India House) and their activities. He was a husband of Parulben Patel, father of Dr. Lisa and…

  • Mystery coming to Metuchen this Thursday

    Calling all “dolls and dames” to visit the Brass Lantern, located at 418 Main St. in Metuchen, this Thursday, July 28, which will transform into a mystery boutique at a free event from 6-8:30 p.m. The night will be filled with mystery, intrigue, glam, jazz music and refreshments. The event is based upon the hit…

  • On Campus

    On Campus

    Lauren Robson of the Avenel section of Woodbridge, Lavanya Nagappan of Edison, and Purvi Patel of Edison were named to the President’s List at Widener University, Chester, Pennsylvania, for the Spring 2016 semester. The President’s List recognizes full-time students who earned a grade point average of 4.00 in two consecutive semesters without receiving an “incomplete”…

  • Small mortgage, big challenge

    Small mortgage, big challenge

    By Marilyn Kennedy Melia CTW Features Usually, it’s a high price tag that inhibits home buying. A recent report finds that very low cost homes can be difficult to sell because lenders are reluctant to make mortgages totaling $50,000 or less. The report, issued by the Urban Institute, Washington, D.C., examined ten metropolitan areas, including…

  • Circle BMW launches campaign to benefit Monmouth County SPCA

    Circle BMW launches campaign to benefit Monmouth County SPCA

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer EATONTOWN — Circle BMW has launched a new public awareness and fundraising campaign to benefit the Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA). With every registered test drive taken at Circle BMW through Aug. 19, $25 will be donated to the Monmouth County SPCA. Circle…

  • Brewmasters team up for coffee-infused beer

    Brewmasters team up for coffee-infused beer

    TINTON FALLS — A local coffee company and one of the area’s newest breweries are collaborating on a coffee flavored beer. Jughandle Brewing Company and Booskerdoo Coffee are teaming up to produce craft beer made with fresh roasted coffee. Jughandle Brewing, which opened its doors to the public last month on Asbury Avenue in Tinton…

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