• Local barbershops and Old Bridge Library join efforts to promote literacy

    OLD BRIDGE — Two local barbershops have partnered with the Old Bridge Public Library for the “Fade to Books” program, which promotes literacy in local barbershops. The New Jersey State Library (NJSL) awarded a grant to the Old Bridge Library for the program. The grant, which was established in partnership with the Long Branch Public…

  • East Brunswick Library will hold workshop on breast information

    East Brunswick Library will hold workshop on breast information

    The East Brunswick Library will partner with the Cancer Support Community of Central Jersey and Regional Cancer Care Associates LLC Central Jersey Division to present “Advances in Breast Cancer and New Developments in 2017” from 7-8:30 p.m. on Oct. 18 at the library, 2 Jean Walling Civic Center. Dr. Ellen A. Ronnen, an experienced oncologist,…

  • Editor of Edison’s papers to speak at Archives Day

    Editor of Edison’s papers to speak at Archives Day

    Paul Israel, the director and general editor of the Thomas Edison Papers, will speak at Archives and History Day on Oct. 14 at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, Symmes Drive, Manalapan. Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon said Israel will present the keynote address, “New Jersey: A State of Innovation,” at 1 p.m. He will…

  • Tax reform would benefit ‘the 1 percent’

    Tax reform would benefit ‘the 1 percent’

    I write in response to the Your Turn guest column, “High-Tax New Jersey Could Benefit From Federal Tax Reform,” that was published in the Sept. 27, 2017 edition of this newspaper. As it begins, the letter works toward support for the proposed “tax reform” which is currently being worked on in Washington, D.C. However, not…

  • Councilman supporting Democratic slate

    Councilman supporting Democratic slate

    For over a decade, state Sen. Jennifer Beck has stood by while New Jersey’s school funding system has fallen into crisis, causing overcrowding and underfunding at Freehold Borough schools and burdening local taxpayers. This year, when given the chance to stand up for Freehold Borough students and taxpayers, Beck once again turned her back on…

  • East Brunswick paranormal expo held at ‘haunted’ Elks lodge

    East Brunswick paranormal expo held at ‘haunted’ Elks lodge

    EAST BRUNSWICK Complete with ghost hunters, psychics and crafters, ParaX hosted its 9th annual “Behind The Veil” paranormal/psychic expo just in time for Halloween. “Originally my dad, Richard Kimmel, and I founded ParaX. More recently I have had help from two of my colleagues in the paranormal field, Katharine Clark and Lauren Curtis. ParaX was created…

  • Former Edison mayor endorses mayoral candidate Keith Hahn

    Former Edison mayor endorses mayoral candidate Keith Hahn

    As a former Councilwoman and Mayor of Edison Township, I view elected office as a responsibility to every resident of a municipality. This extends to those who support you and those who do not. Major portions of this responsibility are working hard; being truthful; and especially being as careful with taxpayer dollars as with your…

  • Did you know?

    Did you know?

    PBS’ MASTERPIECE will premiere the first of seven gripping episodes of The Collection on Sunday, Oct. 8 at 10 p.m. ET (check your local listings). Richard Coyle, Mamie Gummer and Tom Riley star in a high-stakes, high-fashion thriller. Set in 1947, the series captures a turbulent era in French history. World War II is over…

  • Twenty-year volunteer honored for serving the community

    Twenty-year volunteer honored for serving the community

    NORTH BRUNSWICK – A township resident who has spent almost 20 years with the North Brunswick Food Bank is being lauded for her efforts. Kathy Aruta will receive the Ann Marie Chandlee Heritage Day Award on Oct. 7 as part of the 35th annual North Brunswick Heritage Day festival at North Brunswick Community Park. Although…

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