• Performers of the Week

    Performers of the Week

    Here are some local super stars a week leading up to the Super Bowl. Nick Schutzenhofer of Christian Brothers Academy delivered the Shore Conference Tournament to the Colts’ wrestling team when he decisioned Howell’s Darby Diedrich, 2-1, in overtime to clinch the 34-28 victory. This was CBA’s first-ever SCT crown. CBA led 31-28 going into…

  • Local police departments warn about ‘Dennis Quaid’ IRS scam

    Several local police departments issued warnings this week about phony scams that are targeting residents across Middlesex County. South Brunswick police have taken several reports about an automated message from someone claiming to be from the Department of Treasury. Residents report that the caller ID shows the calls are coming from a 201 area code and may…

  • Meeting to feature figure-drawing session

    Meeting to feature figure-drawing session

    The Suburban Artist Guild (SAG) of Central New Jersey will hold a figure-drawing workshop at its next monthly meeting set for 2 p.m. Feb. 12 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Participants, who should bring their favorite drawing materials, will practice drawing a clothed model. Both long and short poses will…

  • Newbury School students run Biztown

    Newbury School students run Biztown

    HOWELL – Fourth and fifth grade pupils from the Newbury School got a taste of adult life at the Junior Achievement (JA) Biztown in Edison, where they had the chance to experience running a town for a day. Biztown is a simulated community that provides young people with hands-on experiences to understand the real world,…

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  • Services announced for March 5

    Services announced for March 5

    Neve Shalom of Metuchen, 250 Grove Avenue, will hold an alternative learning experience in addition to the regular Shabbat morning service. Rabbi Eric Rosin will teach about Eit Ratzon:  Moments of meaning and prayer, from 9:30 a.m.-10:15 a.m. March 5. There will be no charge and no reservations are required. After this teaching, all will…

  • Family Shabbat dinner set for March 4

    Family Shabbat dinner set for March 4

    Neve Shalom Hebrew School of Metuchen will hold a Family Shabbat dinner at 5:30 p.m. on March 4. Following the dairy meal with blessings, a Family Service will be held at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $5 for two people, $10 for an entire family. For more information contact Hazzan Sheldon Levin at 732-548-2238, ext.…

  • Sweet Saturday

    Sweet Saturday

    Photos by Rebecca Nowalski   Close to 1,000 people attended a Chocolate and Wine event sponsored by Greater Media Newspapers at Branches, 123 Monmouth Road in West Long Branch last weekend. Craftsmen, chocolatiers, wine purveyors, jewelry makers and many others offered their wares at the second annual event. Winners included: the Best Bite award went…

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