• North Brunswick Library to hold open house Feb. 13

    The Friends of the North Brunswick Library will hold an open house 12:30-3 p.m. on Feb. 13 at the library, 880 Hermann Road, North Brunswick. Crafts for children, a photo booth,  a prize raffle and light refreshments will be offered. Demonstrations of the library’s new online catalog will be presented along with demonstrations of various electronic…

  • Temple to hold blood drive on Feb. 14

    Congregation B’nai Tikvah will hold a winter blood drive 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Feb. 14 at the temple, 1001 Finnegans Lane, North Brunswick. No appointment is necessary. Donors must be at least 16 years of age.

  • Comedy night on Feb. 20 to benefit Diamond Club

    The South Brunswick High School Diamond Club will hold a Night Of Laughter with comics Stan Stankos, Vinnie Nardiello and Adam Lucidi from The Comedy Shoppe at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 20 at the South Brunswick Senior Center, 540 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction. Doors open at 6 p.m. Admission is $30 per person. BYOB. For…

  • On campus

    On campus

    The following local high school students have received scholarships to attend Berkeley College: Nick Appah of Monmouth Junction, South Brunswick High School; Ashley Peng of Dayton, South Brunswick High School; and Sheylin Colon of North Brunswick, North Brunswick Township High School.

  • Kindergarten sign ups begin Feb. 17

    The South Brunswick School District will hold kindergarten registration for the 2016-17 school year on Feb. 17 at each child’s assigned school. All information is available at www.sbschools.org.

  • Freehold officials remain mum on shootings

    Freehold officials remain mum on shootings

    By Christine Barcia Staff Writer FREEHOLD – Multiple shootings that injured several individuals on the evening of Feb. 1 in Freehold Borough remain under investigation by police and the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office. In response to an inquiry from the News Transcript about what occurred in a neighborhood off Center Street, a Freehold Borough official…

  • Howell wrestlers are top seed in sectional tournament

    Howell wrestlers are top seed in sectional tournament

    By Tim Morris This week is why head coach John Gagliano has had his Howell High School wrestling team take on all comers. The Rebels have traveled around the state, and facing and beating some of the best teams in New Jersey. It was all to make sure the Rebels are ready to make a…

  • Andrews wants to keep focused on running strong

    Andrews wants to keep focused on running strong

    By Tim Morris Robby Andrews’ motto for this year is “less is more.” The nationally-ranked 1,500-meter runner from Manalapan wasn’t referring to his training. He was talking about his focus. As one of the favorites to make the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Team this year, Andrews is doing his best to focus on the…

  • Where they are going

    February 3 was a huge day for high school student-athletes. It’s called National Signing Day because its the date when high school athletes can announce officially what college they are going to continue their academic and athletic careers at and and sign their National Letter of Intent. The athletic scholarships are their reward for the…

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