• Urges senators to support EPA

    When considering the public health of New Jersey families, the ability to breathe clean air should be a main concern. However, coal-fired power plants and industrial facilities release hundreds of thousands of tons of dangerous pollutants every year. According to a study done by the Clean Air Task Force in 2010, more than 13,000 deaths…

  • ‘The Greek’ is grateful for support, assistance

    I ’d like to offer my sincere thanks to everyone who supported Garden Falls in our recent Monroe Township approval to expand operations. I want to especially thank my longtime friend Joe Carye who has supported Greek’s Playland and The Stone Museum from the very beginning. We would never be where we are today without…

  • Miniature-Golf event to aid youth mission

    The youth group of St. Paul’s Church will host a Miniature Golf fundraiser 5-9 p.m. March 5 in St. Paul’s Church Education Building, West LakewoodAvenue, Milltown. The event will help raise money to finance the group’s upcoming mission trip to Rutland, Vt. Cost is $5 per game for adults, $3 per game for seniors and…

  • Fundraiser to fight leukemia, lymphoma

    Chili’s Give Back Night to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society is set for 11 a.m.- 11 p.m. Feb. 24 at Chili’s, 363 Route 18 south, East Brunswick. Diners should present an event flier or mention that they are there for the Give Back fundraiser. The restaurant will then donate 10 percent of supporters’ checks to…

  • EBHS to present ‘Guys and Dolls’

    The East Brunswick High School (EBHS) Drama Club will stage its production of the musical “Guys and Dolls” 7 p.m. March 4, 5, 11 and 12 at the high school, 380 Cranbury Road. The classic show, which will be directed by Jeffrey A. Davis, features lyrics and music by Frank Loesser. Tickets cost $10 for…

  • E.B. mosque celebrates spiritual leader’s birthday

    BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — The Dawoodi Bohra community will celebrate the 100th birthday of its spiritual leader, Dr. Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin, on Feb. 27. The invitation-only open house will include a tour of the mosque on Dunhams Corner Road, an exhibition and a buffet lunch. Local and state government officials are…

  • Scouts selling tickets for Spaghetti Dinner

    Jamesburg-Monroe Boy Scout Troop No. 54 will sponsor its annual Spaghetti Dinner 5-7:30 p.m. Feb. 26 at the Presbyterian Church of Jamesburg, 177 Gatzmer Ave. Admission is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors, $5 for youngsters, free of charge for children under age 5. Tickets will be available at the door, but advance purchase is…

  • Temporary dam failure floods area around lake in Helmetta

    HELMETTA— The collapse of a temporary damat Helmetta Pond on a recent Saturday night caused part of the lake to drain onto nearby properties, including part of the abandoned snuff mill site. No residences were damaged by the floodwaters, officials said. Borough Police Director Andrew Ely said the incident occurred the night of Feb. 12…

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