• Wetlands hike slated at Cheesequake Park

    A guided wetlands hike is set to begin at 1 p.m. March 13 at the Cheesequake Park Interpretive Center, Gordon Road, Old Bridge. The event is open to individuals ages 12 and up. For more information, call 732-566-3208.

  • DOT to resurface Route 18 in Middlesex, Monmouth counties

    A pproximately 10 miles of Route 18 in Old Bridge, Marlboro, Colts Neck and Freehold will be resurfaced, state Department of Transportation Commissioner James Simpson announced last week. “This project exemplifies our commitment to improving our roads and our emphasis on investing in state-of-good-repair projects,” said Simpson. “This much-needed resurfacing of Route 18 will improve…

  • JFVS senior services to be topic at meeting

    June Stern, L.C.S.W., Jewish Family and Vocational Service (JFVS) of Middlesex County, will be the guest speaker at the next meeting of the Reformed Church Home Caregivers Support Group set for 2-3:15 p.m. March 15 at the facility, 1990 Route 18 north. Stern will present an overview of JFVS services offered for area senior adults.…

  • Former sheriff is charged with taking bribes for jobs

    Spicuzzo arrested Monday on charges of misconduct, bribery Former Middlesex County Sheriff Joseph C. Spicuzzo was arrested Monday on charges that he demanded bribes of up to $25,000 from people seeking employment or promotions in the Sheriff’s Office. Spicuzzo, 65, of Helmetta, also the longtime Middlesex County Democratic Party chairman, surrendered to state police detectives…

  • 4-H will serve corned beef, cabbage

    Middlesex County 4-H will host a Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner 3-7 p.m. March 13 at the County 4-H Center, 645 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Proceeds will benefit the 4-H Center and a National 4-H Shooting-Sports Event Scholarship for qualifying 4-H members from Middlesex County. Cost is $10 per person and includes homemade corned beef…

  • Sayreville Seniors offering June 8 trip

    The Sayreville Seniors Thursday Club will sponsor a June 8 trip to the Delaware Water Gap and Stroudsburg, Pa. The excursion will include a narrated historical sightseeing trolley tour of the area (no walking involved), lunch at the Sycamore Grille, entertainment by the “Gerry Gessie Duo Show” and shopping at the Country Kettle and the…

  • McCarrick/St. Mary’s plans 125th-year gala

    Cardinal McCarrick/St. Mary’s High School (CMHS) will celebrate its 125th anniversary with a Benefit Dinner set for 6:30 p.m. March 25 at the Grand Marquis, Route 9, Old Bridge. Proceeds will go to the CMHS Scholarship Fund. Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick, archbishop emeritus of Washington, D.C., will be in attendance. The event will honor guidance…

  • Irish eyes ready to smile on South Amboy parade

    City volunteer Butch Mulvey to serve as grand marshal BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent Excitement for this year’s South Amboy St. Patrick’s Day Parade, which steps off Saturday, has been two years in the making. Canceled last year due to inclement weather, this year’s procession comes with a backup plan — a rain date of March…

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    Fifth-grade students at the Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School, Old Bridge, perform as flying monkeys Feb. 25 during “Munchkin Mediation,” a musical with the theme of conflict resolution. JEFF GRANIT staff

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