• Barbara Tuttle

    On Feb. 28, 2015, a true angel on Earth was called to heaven as Barbara Tuttle left our world for a new journey. Known to many as “Talk to Tuttle” and “BT,” she spent 71 amazing years touching countless people in wonderful ways. BT served as a full-time real estate consultant for 29 years –…

  • FOR THE RECORD

    The owner of an Old Bridge home assessed at the township average of $152,500 would pay $1,551 in municipal taxes this year if the proposed 2015 budget is adopted by the Township Council. The amount to be paid in taxes represents an increase of $3 over last year’s tax bill of $1,548. The amount of…

  • Build bridges, extend fellowship

    As individuals and members of the Board of the Monmouth Center for World Religions and Ethical Thought (www.interfaith-MCWRET.org), we deplore the killing of three Muslim students in Chapel Hill, N.C. — Deah Shaddy Barakat, Yusor Mohammad Abu-Salha and Razan Mohammad Abu-Salha. We grieve for their family and friends. We would like to state publicly our…

  • Photo

    STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR A lone walker passes by the Casino in Asbury Park during a recent snowstorm.

  • Helmetta shelter proposal stalls at special meeting

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer HELMETTA — A plan to reopen the Helmetta Regional Animal Shelter includes raising fees for contracted towns to ensure the shelter operation is fiscally sound, and expanding services to address the health and welfare of animals that would be housed there. Members of the Borough Council animal shelter committee…

  • Downhill

    FRANK WOJCIECHOWSKI R.J. Read of Brick Township sleds down the hill near Samsel Upper Elementary School in Sayreville on March 7.

  • ‘World of Snakes’ next up at Cheesequake Park

    A program titled “Gerry’s World of Snakes” is planned for 1 p.m. March 15 in the Nature Center at Cheesequake State Park, Old Bridge. Various species of snakes will be shown and discussed. Cost is $1. All ages are invited. For more information, call 732-566- 3208.

  • Seniors club offers trip to Atlantic City casino

    The Sayreville Seniors Thursday Club will sponsor a March 15 trip to Resorts Casino, Atlantic City, to see the “Hits of the ’50s” show. Cost is $25 per person and includes the show ticket and a $10 return in slot play. To reserve, call Jack or Ann at 732-254- 7263.

  • Write on

    PHOTO COURTESY OF SACRED HEART SCHOOL Students Lorenzo Perez, from left, Madison Lopez, Kalel Colon, Patrick Berry-Lozado and Ryan Giermanski of Sacred Heart School in South Amboy were chosen to have their Catholic Schools Week poster displayed at the State House in Trenton. The students were asked to design a poster that identifies with the…

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