• Young children explore the solar system, dinosaurs during science fair

    Young children explore the solar system, dinosaurs during science fair

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Water cycles, solar systems, the continents, Earth Day and wildlife habitats were just some to the topics explored by 2-5-year-olds at the second annual Kids First Montessori Science Fair. On May 3, students presented their drawings, three-dimensional models and new vocabulary for their parents at the Monmouth Junction school. Mikayeel, whose topic…

  • Students, police work together to enforce safe driving

    Students, police work together to enforce safe driving

    NORTH BRUNSWICK – The North Brunswick Township High School (NBTHS) STOP Student Committee has been selected for the U Got Brains Champion Schools Program. Students Isabela Colon, Fiona Asham, Alina Akhtar and Kayla Hofacker worked with the North Brunswick Police Department (NBPD) to recognize Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April, according to a statement provided…

  • Qello Concerts available at Old Bridge Library

    Qello Concerts available at Old Bridge Library

    Qello Concerts, the world’s largest collection of full-length live concerts and music documentaries streamed on-demand to nearly all digital devices, are now available for Old Bridge Library patrons. Qello Concerts features 1,700 concerts and documentaries, ranging from selections from the 1920s to today’s popular artists. Performances span over 30 genres, from classical to rock, reggae…

  • New grassroots movement to meet May 24

    New grassroots movement to meet May 24

    Indivisible, a new grassroots movement, will meet at 7 p.m. on May 24 at the Knights of Columbus, 63 E. Lincoln Avenue, Jamesburg. The organization, which had its first meeting on April 19, is part of a larger grassroots citizens’ movement that took root after the presidential election to actively counter negative aspects of President…

  • Police departments hold annual bicycle and safety event

    Police departments hold annual bicycle and safety event

    The South River Police Department will hold its annual Bicycle Rodeo and Public Safety Day at 9 a.m. on June 3 at Denny Stadium, David Street. This event is free and will provide free food, drinks, a bicycle raffle, entertainment and a bicycle helmet giveaway. Learn about bicycle safety, see emergency vehicles, see emergency equipment…

  • Two Monmouth residents honored at conference

    Two Monmouth residents honored at conference

    Two Monmouth County residents – one from Howell and one from West Long Branch – were honored for their efforts to advance adult literacy at Literacy NJ’s annual conference on April 22. Literacy NJ, which provides free adult literacy programs and U.S. citizenship classes in eight counties, presented the awards at its annual Literacy for…

  • Senior Citizens Law Day set for June 6

    Senior Citizens Law Day set for June 6

    The New Jersey State Bar Foundation will hold Senior Citizens Law Day from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on June 6 at the New Jersey Law Center, 1 Constitution Square, New Brunswick. Attorney Martin Friedman will lead a panel discussion related to topics important to senior citizens, including wills, taxes, nursing homes, estate planning, Medicaid,…

  • Mozart Festival set for May 21

    Mozart Festival set for May 21

    Music at Saint Mary’s (MASM) will perform its final concert at the ninth annual Mozart Festival at 4 p.m. on May 21 at Saint Mary’s Church, 256 Augusta St., South Amboy. The Saint Mary Chamber Orchestra will perform under the baton of Maestro Christopher M. C. Deibert. The event is free, however a $15 donation…

  • Police department seeking applicants for junior academy

    Police department seeking applicants for junior academy

    The South River Police Department will hold its 10th annual Junior Police Academy on weekdays from July 10-20 at South River Middle School, 3 Montgomery St. The academy is open to all residents of South River who will be in the sixth, seventh or eighth grade in the fall of 2017. This eight-day academy is taught by South…

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