• St. Thomas sets open houses for Aug. 22, 23

    St. Thomas the Apostle School, Route 18, Old Bridge, will hold open houses 9 a.m.- noon Aug. 22 and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 23. Interested individuals are invited to tour the school and meet the faculty. Registration is going on for September classes. For more information, call 732-251- 4812.

  • Police find suspects while investigating car break-ins

    OLD BRIDGE — Three suspects have been arrested in connection with numerous car break-ins in the township’s Southwood development. Robert Reserve, 19, of Union, Shanea Bennett, 18, of Cliffwood, and a 17-year old female from Union were arrested in the early morning of Aug. 5 on charges of burglary and theft, according to Old Bridge…

  • Pet-adoption event coming to Cranbury

    In an effort to help raise funds and awareness for local pet-rescue organizations and find permanent homes for New Jerseyarea dogs and cats, the third annual Purina Pro Plan Rally Across America tour will make a stop at the sixth annual Because Your Dog Is Worth It Too Day set for 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug.…

  • They’ll be dancing the Jig at Aug. 19 waterfront gig

    The Perry Brothers Band returns to South Amboy BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — The sounds of Ireland will echo throughout the beachfront on Aug. 19 when the Perry Brothers Band comes to town for Irish Night. The Aug. 19 show is part of the Middlesex County concert series, which is a joint venture…

  • St. George’s to host blood drive, car wash

    St. George’s Church, 56 Main St., Helmetta, will host its annual blood drive Aug. 22. In addition, Saint Peter’s University Hospital mobile health van will be on the premises from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to provide health information, blood pressure checks, blood sugar analysis and body mass index measurements. The Youth Ministry will provide…

  • As sweet as a Rose

    Former Sayreville, South Amboy resident celebrates 104th birthday BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer JENNIFER BOOTON Rose Hoover (center) celebrated her 104th birthday on Aug. 5. Pictured with her are her niece, Frances Quinn, and Quinn’s husband, John. SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Rose Hoover, a lifelong resident of Middlesex County, turned 104 years old on Aug. 5,…

  • Library to be closed Aug. 14 for training

    The Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road, and the Laurence Harbor Branch, Shoreland Circle, will be closed Aug. 14 for a staff-training day. Normal hours of operation will resume on Aug. 15. For more information, call 732-721- 5600, ext. 5042, or email mlamb@oldbridgelibrary. org.

  • Altar Rosary Society to sponsor Peach Fest

    Holy Trinity Altar Rosary Society will host a Peach Festival 1-7 p.m. Aug. 22 at the Holy Trinity Parish Center, 100 Main St., Helmetta. The event also will feature a white-elephant table. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children age 10 and under.

  • Board votes 6-2 to OK use of house for services

    Christian congregation can use Texas Rd. dwelling BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — The township’s Zoning Board of Adjustment has given the go-ahead to an application for a Christian congregation dubbed NJ Tabernacle Inc. to use an existing residence for services. The congregation, composed of approximately 50 members and currently operating out of…

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