• Golfers, sponsors sought for BIC Golf Outing

    Golfers, sponsors sought for BIC Golf Outing

    The annual Sayreville Brain Injured Children (BIC) Golf Outing will be held Aug. 8 at Glenwood Country Club, Route 9 and Fairway Lane, Old Bridge. The driving range will open at 8 a.m. Registration and breakfast are planned for 8:30 a.m. The shotgun start is set for 9:30 a.m. There will be hamburgers, hot dogs,…

  • East Brunswick school board gives insight into 2016 budget

    East Brunswick school board gives insight into 2016 budget

    By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK – Additional teachers, a net loss in state aid and funding air conditioning improvements are a major part of the district’s 2016 budget. The East Brunswick Board of Education held a public hearing on its 2016 budget, which totals $146.28 million, at its April 28 meeting. “I believe…

  • C-SPAN Bus makes pit stop in Jamesburg

    C-SPAN Bus makes pit stop in Jamesburg

    By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer JAMESBURG — Away from the twists and turns of the 2016 presidential campaign trail, the C-SPAN Bus stopped at Grace M. Breckwedel (GMB) Middle School in Jamesburg to give students a lesson in civics. “This is great. We’ve been doing a lot of the campaign coverage for the primaries so…

  • Fish fry canceled at Milltown VFW

    Fish fry canceled at Milltown VFW

    The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2319 has canceled its fish fry, which was scheduled for May 13, because of construction at the post home, 45 Broad St., Milltown.

  • Ariella Hopkins Day will be filled with fun, fond memories

    Ariella Hopkins Day will be filled with fun, fond memories

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MILLTOWN — Ariella Hopkins Day will honor a six year old girl who passed away last June from a sudden illness. With the help of family and friends, Ariella’s name is being kept alive through an event at Borough Park and the American Legion Joyce Kilmer Post 25 Pavilion on May 14, which…

  • Student Says: Fifth graders help fight hunger

    Student Says: Fifth graders help fight hunger

    The following letter was written by Monroe Township High School junior Jennifer Du as part of her work for the school’s Honor Society. Who says elementary school students are too young to help fight hunger? Since the beginning of this year, Monroe Township fifth graders have been proving that anyone, both young and old, can…

  • South River plans series of special events

    South River plans series of special events

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER — The Borough of South River has a multitude of events planned over the next few months, many of which are being coordinated through the South River Police Department. On May 18, the police department will collaborate with the school district for Drive 25, a local take on the…

  • Kayak Eco-Tours begin May 29

    Kayak Eco-Tours begin May 29

    Cheesequake State Park’s Kayak Eco-Tours begin May 29 for visitors age 14 and older. The dates are also June 5, 18 and 25. Pre-registration is required by calling 732-566-3208 or 732-566-2161.

  • Open house, free adoptions set at shelter

    Open house, free adoptions set at shelter

    New Beginnings Animal Rescue (NBAR), 706-R Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, will host an open house noon-4 p.m. May 21. The day will feature complimentary refreshments, giveaways and chances to win prizes. NBAR’s Catio, an enclosed outdoor play area for the resident cats built by a local Girl Scout and her father as a Silver Award…

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