• Edward M. Drahos

    Mr. Drahos, 92, of Long Branch, died Oct. 6, 2009, at Ocean Medical Center, Brick. He resided in Long Branch for several years, prior to relocating to Eatontown. He was retired from Borden’s Ice Cream, and a member of the Teamsters Union. He is predeceased by three brothers, Frank, John M. and Martin; and a…

  • Give me calories, and the more the better

    Coda • GREG BEAN There was a story in the newspapers last week about a study done in New York City that found — and hold onto your hats here — that people don’t pay much attention to the calorie counts when they’re ordering meals from a fast-food place. You’ll remember that New York City…

  • October notes

    Above: Brick Memorial High School’s Edward Weldon, Amanda Persinger and Ryan McKay perform with the drum line during the 11th annual Bayshore Band Competition hosted by the Matawan Regional High School Marching Huskies and Matawan Music Parents Association on Oct. 11. Left: James Mischin performs a clarinet solo.

  • Karaoke resumes at Legion post Oct. 16

    American Legion Lt. John Farnkopf Post 401, 148 Major Road, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick, has resumed its third Friday karaoke dances 8:30 p.m. Oct. 16, Nov. 20 and Dec. 18. Each month will also celebrate the birthdays of those attending with birthday cake for all. The karaoke is free and open to the…

  • Registration open for Radio City show trip

    The South Brunswick Senior Center will sponsor a bus trip to “The Christmas Spectacular” at Radio City Music Hall, New York City, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Dec. 9. The trip is open to South Brunswick seniors age 55 and older, and their grandchildren. Cost is $70 for transportation and tickets. The bus will depart Community Center,…

  • Tickets available for N.B. gala

    The township of North Brunswick is extending an open invitation to the community to attend the celebration of its 230th anniversary at a gala dinner Oct. 23 at East Brunswick Hilton. The event will include a cocktail reception, dinner, entertainment, and a brief program featuring commemorative video presentations. Honored will be eight notable members of…

  • Health forum slated at Rutgers Oct. 16

    “Public Information or Mass Panic? The Thin Line in Communicating About Health and Ecological Crises,” will be presented 2 p.m. Oct. 16 at the Scholarly Communication Center, Alexander Library at Rutgers University, New Brunswick. Featured speaker will be Dr. Peter Jutro, deputy director for science and policy, EPA. Panelists include Caron Chess, Rutgers professor, and…

  • African American mental health conference

    National Alliance on Mental Illness of New Jersey (NAMI), will present a conference on African American mental health, “Promoting Mental Health and Well-being in African American Communities,” 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. Oct. 24 at Rutgers University Labor Education Center, 50 Labor Center Way, New Brunswick. Keynote speaker will be mental health expert King Davis, Ph.D.…

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