• Talk to shed light on Sandy, environment

    The battering of the environment as a result of superstorm Sandy will be the topic at the next gathering of the League of Women Voters of Monroe Township, set for 1 p.m. April 28 at the Monroe Township Municipal Building, Perrineville Road. Guest speaker will be Marie A. Curtis, former executive director of the New…

  • North Brunswick woman issues public plea for donor

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Asja Joseph is asking for the public’s help in securing a much-needed kidney transplant. Joseph, 29, who has been on the national donors list since 2011, was born with sickle cell anemia, an inherited blood disorder that affects red blood cells by creating an abnormal sickle or…

  • Late teacher’s plays will be performed

    “A Play Date With Mr. H: One Act Plays by Scott Huguenin” will be presented April 26 at RoxPAC-Investors Bank Theater, 72 Eyland Ave., Succasunna. All ages are invited to the 4 p.m. performance.Therewillbea5p.m.intermission and reception with light refreshments. The 5:30 p.m. performance is for mature audiences only. Huguenin, who passed away in 2011, was…

  • Nominations needed for Heartsaver Awards

    The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association are currently seeking nominations for the American Heartsaver Awards. These awards recognize individuals who make a rescue effort to save the life of someone experiencing a cardiac emergency, or people, organizations and businesses that take extraordinary steps to strengthen the American Heart Association Chain of Survival. In…

  • Vo-tech schools receive awards for innovation

    Presentations on topics ranging from frictionless brakes to molecular gastronomy were winners in the annual Career and Tech Expo held March 17-20 on the five campuses of the Middlesex County Vocational and Technical Schools (MCVTS). Teams were evaluated on performance, presentation, personal safety, original innovation, historical research and entrepreneurism by a judging panel that included…

  • Student artwork showcased at library

    Paintings, drawings and photographs created by Middlesex County students is on display at the Fords Public Library, 211 Fords Ave., Fords, and the John F. Kennedy Library, 500 Hoes Lane, Piscataway, through the end of April. The exhibit features work by students who participated in the Middlesex County Arts High or Arts Middle School. The…

  • Parents warned about usage of molly drug at ‘glow parties’

    Law enforcement agencies throughout Middlesex County are alerting parents about the growing sale and use of molly, an illegal drug, at promoted events. “Glow parties” or “hyperglow parties” are being billed as club events, and officials are concerned that such occasions will draw young people who sell and buy illegal substances, according to Middlesex County…

  • Fundraiser proceeds to support ‘Little Lisie’

    The South Amboy Elks Lodge No. 784 Motorcycle Club will hold its third annual “Little Lisie” Benefit at 7 p.m. May 2 at the lodge, 601 Washington Ave. Proceeds will aid Alise Strawhand, a child who suffered brain damage at an early age. The event will feature live music, refreshments and more. All are welcome…

  • Basket raffle, tricky tray set for April 24

    St. Thomas the Apostle Knights of Columbus will sponsor its Basket Raf- fle/Tricky Tray at 6:30 p.m. April 24 in the auditorium at St. Thomas the Apostle School, Route 18 south, Old Bridge. Proceeds from the event will benefit autism causes and the St. Thomas sports program. Admission is $20 and includes a sheet of…

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