• Book release party set for ‘Along the Raritan’

    A book launch for “Along the Raritan River: South Amboy to New Brunswick” by local author Jason J. Slesinski is planned for noon-3 p.m. Aug. 23 at the Sayreville Historical Society Museum, 425 Main St. The book, set for release Aug. 18, features 200 vintage images, many of which have never been published, and showcases…

  • Discussion to shed light on scamming

    Congregation Beit Shalom of Monroe Township, Concordia Shopping Center, 1600 Perrineville Road, will address the issue of scamming at a public forum set for 7 p.m. Aug. 20. A panel of experts and a local scamming victim will explore the subject and educate audience members. There will be a Q-and- A session after the panel…

  • Jeremiah Edward Hourihan Sr.

    Mr. Hourihan Sr., 89, died on Monday, Aug. 4, at home, surrounded by his loving wife, children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. He would have celebrated his 90th birthday on Aug. 6. Born in Matawan Township, he was raised in Cliffwood until entering the U.S. Marines. He spent most of his adult life in Matawan Borough. The…

  • Cut-a-thon to support breast cancer walk

    Vinnie of Italy Hair Salon, 18 Throckmorton Lane, Old Bridge, in conjunction with Sisters in Motion, will sponsor a cut-a-thon to benefit the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer 11 a.m. Sept. 21. Minimum donation is $25. The event will feature food, music and special guest stylists. For more information, call the salon at 732-679-2367.

  • Third northbound lane will be added to Rt. 18

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — The state Department of Transportation (DOT) will begin work to widen a Route 18 northbound bridge over Route 1, adding a lane to improve traffic flow. The project, which is expected to begin in the weeks ahead and be completed in spring 2016, will add one…

  • Legislation will offer help for caregivers

    A s a college student, the concept of caregiving hasn’t even been a blip on my radar. When I began my internship at AARP I learned about the extreme challenges caregivers faced. I also learned of a bill currently before the state Legislature that would help caregivers: the Caregiver Advise, Record, Enable (CARE) Act. When…

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    SCOTT FRIEDMAN Patrons enjoy games and rides during the Middlesex County Fair held at the fairgrounds in East Brunswick on Aug. 4.

  • Comfort dog will serve Old Bridge community

    By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Volunteers at the Good Shepherd Church of Old Bridge will soon be the proud handlers of a K-9 comfort dog donated to the organization by the Lutheran Church Charities (LCC). The specially trained golden retriever will serve the community by providing comfort to victims of trauma, as…

  • Bus trips will leave from Senior Center

    The third annual Halal Food Festival, featuring live entertainment, will be held 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 16 at Rowland Park, 235 Broadway Road, South Brunswick. Tickets cost $3 online or $5 at the door. Children age 8 and younger are free. For information, visit HalalFoodFest.org.

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