• Antique Appraisal coming to Dowdell

    The Friends of the Dowdell Library will present an Antique Appraisal Show 1-3 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Sadie Pope Dowdell Library, 100 Harold G. Hoffman Plaza, South Amboy. Appraisals will be done by Barbara’s Unique Boutique of Jamesburg. Cost is $5 per item, with a three-item limit. No weapons or furniture will be appraised.…

  • Elks to celebrate at Oct. 17 Italian Night

    Elks Lodge No. 784 will hold an Italian Night 7-11 p.m. Oct. 17 at the lodge, Washington Street, South Amboy. The event will feature an Italian buffet, an open bar and music by Joe McGrath and Mike Penny. Tickets cost $30 per person. For tickets or more information, call Pete at 732-525-0956, Dennis at 732-251-…

  • Diabetes program coming to library

    “Dealing with Diabetes” will be presented 10 a.m.-noon Oct. 10 at the Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. The educational program is designed to enlighten and empower patients by giving them the information and tools they need to make lifestyle changes to improve and manage their health. The interactive session…

  • Shuttle-bus driver charged in theft

    ASayreville man who drove a shuttle bus for Middlesex County has been charged with third-degree theft for allegedly stealing cash from the suggested fare box on the bus. Mark B. Wolfthal, 50, of the borough’s Parlin section, was charged Sept. 24 on allegations he took at least $80 from the box, according to a press…

  • Fundraisers

    Oct. 9 • Sunshine Magic Circus, hosted by Phills Brothers, to benefit the Hemophilia Association of New Jersey, 7:30 p.m., at East Brunswick High School, Cranbury Road. Two children will be admitted free of charge with one paid adult. Tickets for adults cost $5 each; available at the door. Call the Hemophilia Association at 732-…

  • In harmony

    Twins Sean (l) and Kevin McKenny perform as part of Marrakesh, a Crosby, Stills & Nash tribute band, during Old Bridge Day, held Saturday at the township’s municipal complex on Route 516.

  • Officials say widening project is going forward

    Resident: Conditions near intersection are treacherous BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — Borough and county officials are hoping to soon improve conditions at the congested intersection of Ernston Road and Bordentown Avenue. Middlesex County is in the process of acquiring properties and securing design approvals for the project, designed to alleviate traffic and safety…

  • Plan helps towns, county prep for possible disasters

    So. Amboy would acquire properties in flood-prone area BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — The Middlesex County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is in the process of working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to create a hazard mitigation plan. The South Amboy City Council recently heard a presentation from John Ferguson, the…

  • Business owners set bake sale to benefit toddler

    Event to raise money for youngster now receiving post-transplant treatment BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — A few philanthropic storeowners in the township are giving back to the local community. Vendors in the Ticetown Square Mall, at Route 9 north and Route 516, will band together for an Oct. 17 charity bake sale…

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