• Summer in Central Jersey

    Crowds enjoy the fireworks on the beach at Long Branch’s Oceanfest celebration on July 4. LONG BRANCH Crowds are expected to once again flock to Long Branch this summer during the annual Oceanfest celebration on July 4. The celebration, which regularly brings in more than 100,000 people to the city, features food, bands, acts, games,…

  • Reaching out

    PHOTO COURTESY OF ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION, GREATER NEW JERSEY CHAPTER Milltown resident Danielle Micale, who is the current Mrs. Northeast International 2014 and former Mrs. New Jersey International 2011, poses with husband Randy at the annual Alzheimer’s Association, Greater New Jersey Chapter’s “Memories Should Last a Lifetime” benefit gala, held recently at the Pleasantdale Chateau in…

  • Monroe schools offer special-ed services

    The Monroe Township School District is again seeking to identify resident students between the ages of 3 and 21 who may exhibit difficulties with mobility, voice or hearing, and visual acuity; have physical limitations due to orthopedic or muscle abnormalities; or display cognitive, language or emotional difficulties. Parents of children who reside in Monroe and…

  • Elks to sponsor Memorial Day picnic

    East Brunswick Elks Lodge No. 2370 will hold its annual Memorial Day Picnic 1:30-6 p.m., rain or shine, May 25 on the grounds at the lodge, Oakmont Avenue and Hardenburg Lane. Live entertainment will be provided by The KoverUp Band. Cost is $15 for Elks members; $20 for adult guests; $7 for youngsters ages 11-18;…

  • Imperial Music Center’s next concert is June 1

    The Imperial Music Center, 48 Appleby Ave., South River, will resume its Sunday concerts in June. The concert schedule is as follows: June 1, July 6, Aug. 3, Sept. 7, Oct. 5, Nov. 2 and Dec. 14. A $5 donation is appreciated. A light lunch will be available for purchase from noon to 2 p.m.…

  • Care and concern

    PHOTO COURTESY OF LISETTE McGOWAN Jessica McGowan held a Ronald McDonald Awareness workshop on May 3 at the Monroe Township Library. As part of her Girl Scout Silver Award project, Jessica wanted to inform the community about the Ronald McDonald House and how residents can help families whose children are ill. Participants made smile cards…

  • Vets posts will observe Memorial Day together

    American Legion Post 459 of North Brunswick and VFW Post 2319 of Milltown will hold a joint Memorial Day Ceremony at 10 a.m. May 26 at Sabella Park on Cozzens Lane in North Brunswick. All are welcome to attend.

  • Jamesburg church to host Spring Fair

    The Presbyterian Church of Jamesburg, 175 Gatzmer Ave., will hold a Spring Fair from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 31. The rain date will be 1 to 6 p.m. June 1. There will be bounce castles, face painting, pedal carts, horse rides, live music, spin art, clowns, balloons, games, prizes, food and vendors.

  • Retirement, promotions for East Brunswick police

    By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Two members of the East Brunswick Police Department have been promoted, and a new officer has been hired following the retirement of a longtime member of the police force. Lt. Alex Todoroff, who spent 29-and-ahalf years with the Police Department, was hired on Sept. 4, 1984. He…

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