• American Red Cross strives to reduce fire deaths, injuries

    The American Red Cross has announced a new campaign to reduce deaths and injuries from home fires by as much as 25 percent over the next five years. Seven times a day, someone in the United States dies in a fire, according to the Red Cross. The Red Cross is asking every household in America…

  • Speaking out

    SCOTT FRIEDMAN Protesters demonstrate outside the Helmetta Regional Animal Shelter on Oct. 11 to voice their concerns about the shelter’s conditions and treatment of animals.

  • ‘Bee’ there

    PHOTO COURTESY OF THE MAIN STREET THEATRE CO. The Main Street Theatre will present “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” at 8 p.m. Oct. 17, 18, 24 and 25, and at 2 p.m. Oct. 18 at the theater, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin. Pictured in the front row are Annie Rutherford Lutz of Edison, left…

  • Spotswood names new director of technology

    SPOTSWOOD — The Board of Education approved the appointment of Eric Sheninger as director of technology integration and innovation at its Oct. 7 meeting. Sheninger graduated from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore with a Bachelor of Science in marine/environmental sciences. He then went on to earn his Bachelor of Science in biology from Salisbury…

  • Cheerleaders aim to give ‘Stellar’ performance at cancer walk

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer The Stellar All Stars are planning to make strides to cure breast cancer. Briana Iverson, director of Stellar All Stars, said the North Brunswick-based cheerleading organization often holds fundraisers for the team, but this year its members decided to raise funds for breast cancer research and programs through Susan G.…

  • Environmental panel plans meeting, dinner

    The Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership (LBWP) will host a meeting and dinner at 7 p.m. Oct. 21 at the Milltown Senior Center, 60 Violet Terrace. Community members are invited to attend. Paul Kurtz, entomologist, state Department of Agriculture, will offer a presentation titled “Forest Pest Invaders: What’s Lurking in Your Backyard?” The program will focus…

  • South River Class of ’69 to hold Nov. 1 reunion

    The South River High School Class of 1969 will sponsor a reunion 7-11:30 p.m. Nov. 1 at the Portuguese Fisherman, 11 Jackson St., South River. Cost is $69 per person. Checks should be made payable to Denise Sherwood Bennett and mailed to her at 575 W. Pershing Ave., Middlesex, NJ 08846. For more information, call…

  • Pink Hair fundraiser to fight breast cancer

    Innervision Hair Salon, 499 Ernston Road, Parlin section of Sayreville, in the Parlin MiniMall, will sponsor a Pink Hair fundraiser during the month of October to fight breast cancer. Donation is $10 per link of pink highlights. All proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society to benefit breast-cancer research. For more information, call the…

  • Alzheimer’s support group meets monthly

    Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick offers a forum for family members and caregivers of patients with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia to discuss the basics of understanding dementia, early warning signs of dementia, disease progression and practical solutions for caregivers. The group also discusses topics including support, safety, everyday care, adapting activities and…

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