• Historical society to show Rockwell film

    The East Brunswick Historical Society, 78 Milltown Road, will screen a film on American illustrator Norman Rockwell 2 p.m. Dec. 6. The film, which will be shown in conjunction with the society’s Rockwell exhibition, sheds light on the artist, sometimes called the “People’s Painter.” Rockwell’s models were his neighbors, and ordinary moments were his themes.…

  • Law bans sale of powdered alcohol

    A measure (A-3580/S-2846) state Assemblyman Ron Dancer sponsored that bans the sale of powdered alcohol in New Jersey has been signed into law by Gov. Chris Christie. Powdered alcohol, commonly known as Palcohol, was approved for sale by the federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau in March, according to a press release. “This…

  • Citizenship Award open to high schoolers

    The Jersey Blue Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution is holding its fourth annual Middlesex County Good Citizenship Award contest. All Middlesex County high school sophomores and juniors who are in good academic standing with a C average and above and who exemplify the characteristics of a good citizen of the…

  • Holocaust survivor to speak Dec. 1 in E.B.

    The East Brunswick Chapter of Hadassah will present Holocaust survivor Seymour Tabak in a program set for 7:15 p.m. Dec. 1 at the East Brunswick Jewish Center, 511 Ryders Lane. Tabak will share his experiences in Russian forests and his arrival in America. For more information, call Beth at 908- 337-1940.

  • Adopt-A-Family accepting donations

    The South River High School (SRHS) Adopt-A-Family Program Club is sponsoring its annual drive designed to help create a positive and memorable holiday by supplying gifts, clothing and necessities to South River families in need. New clothing, new toys, food and monetary donations to purchase new items are sought. Checks should be made payable to…

  • Old Bridge chiropractor wins weightlifting competition

    Chiropractor Edward C. Camacho, an associate at the Plaza Chiropractic Center in Old Bridge, won first place in the 2015 Moorestown Fall Open Weightlifting Championships, held at the Moorestown Weightlifting Club on Nov. 7. PHOTO COURTESY OF WILL CHELAK OLD BRIDGE — A local chiropractor has proven what a little strength can do. Edward C.…

  • Beauty trends down the decades

    By Lucie M. Winborne ReMIND magazine Illustration by Ed Vebell for a 1954 “New York Mirror Magazine” article, “You’re Sexier Than You Think.” The pursuit of beauty is eternal, and every age has its own unique standard. But while that standard may be in the eyes of the beholder, it frequently needs a little outside…

  • Did you know …

    Michael Stahl-David and Eloise Mumford in “Just in Time for Christmas” Hallmark Hall of Fame’s “Just in Time for Christmas” will premiere Saturday, Dec. 5 at 8 p.m. on Hallmark Channel. Eloise Mumford (“Fifty Shades of Grey”) and Michael Stahl-David (“Cloverfield”) play two young people who’ve known their whole lives they’ll probably end up getting…

  • UK chief inspector notes how policing changed after 2001

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK — The difference between American and European policing was discussed by a special visitor from England last week. Chief Inspector Dave Annets of the United Kingdom visited South Brunswick High School on Nov. 18 to detail the challenges of policing in England over the past 30 years, from riots to terrorism. He highlighted…

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