• Two schools celebrate Chinese New Year together

    Two schools celebrate Chinese New Year together

    LITTLE SILVER — The Red Bank Regional High School (RBR) community recently welcomed students from The Jersey Shore Chinese School to their school to usher in the Year of the Monkey. The festive celebration featured a feast of color, pageantry and skill. Students displayed their talents with the Chinese yo-yo. Beautifully festooned dancers performed an…

  • Fair Haven mayor recognized for bicycle, pedestrian advocacy

    Fair Haven mayor recognized for bicycle, pedestrian advocacy

    New Jersey’s statewide bicycle and pedestrian advocacy organization has designated Fair Haven Mayor Benjamin Lucarelli as one of the 2016 recipients of its Advocate of the Year Award. Selected by the Board of Directors of the NJ Bike & Walk Coalition each year, individuals and organizations are given the award in recognition of their excellence in…

  • Oceanport native to perform original music in new show

    Oceanport native to perform original music in new show

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer OCEANPORT — A local singer-songwriter has been selected as one of 15 finalists who will get the chance to perform her own original music as part of a new television competition called “The Song.” Borough native Cat London said she is thrilled to have been selected as one of…

  • Registration opens for theater’s Performing Arts Academy

    Registration opens for theater’s Performing Arts Academy

    Registration for spring classes at Count Basie Theatre’s Performing Arts Academy in Red Bank is now open. The classes, which are geared for young thespians, rock stars in the making, vocalists and other creative types, will run from March through June. Offerings will include “Kids on Stage,” “Beginning Acting,” “Teen Audition Techniques,” “Broadway Bound,” “Acting…

  • Holiday Pie Sale underway in S.A.

    Holiday Pie Sale underway in S.A.

    Christ Church of South Amboy and the Christ Church Women With Purpose Committee are conducting their annual Holiday Pie Sale through March 16. A variety of 9-inch pies, including apple, blueberry, cherry, apple crumb, blueberry crumb, strawberry rhubarb, sugar-free apple and pecan are available for order. Pickup is set for 1-3 p.m. March 26 at…

  • John Edward Rupp

    John Edward Rupp

    John Edward Rupp of Surf City and Stuart, Florida, passed away peacefully on March 2 with his family by his side. He was 82 years old. John was married to Katherine Frances (Fran) Rupp (Atkinson) for 58 years. Together they owned and operated the Parlin Guest House, Parlin, where he and his family resided for…

  • South Amboy school evacuated due to suspicious odor

    South Amboy school evacuated due to suspicious odor

    SOUTH AMBOY – Two classrooms at the South Amboy Elementary School have been isolated due to a suspicious odor. Around 11:30 a.m. on March 2, South Amboy police and emergency services were dispatched to the school on Hoffman Plaza for an unknown odor. Upon initial inspection, emergency personnel, along with school administrators, decided to evacuate the…

  • Disability-resources fair set for March 12

    Disability-resources fair set for March 12

    The Middlesex County Office of Aging and Disabled Services will present Disability Connections: An Information and Resource Fair 10 a.m.-1 p.m. March 12 at the Middlesex County Fire Academy, 1001 Fire Academy Drive, Sayreville. The event will offer information about resources and support services available to persons with disabilities and their caregivers in Middlesex County.…

  • Makers Day events planned at library

    The Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road, will offer a variety of activities 11 a.m.-3 p.m. March 19 to celebrate the second annual New Jersey Makers Day. Presentations and hands-on activities for all ages will highlight the library’s “Idea Farm” makerspace. Programs will include a vinyl cutter/decal demo, 11 a.m.;…

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