• BUSINESS BRIEFS

    Creative Scrubs-N-Tees has announced its opening at 79A Leonardville Road, Belford. The business is owned by Paul and Gloria Saulys, and offers on-the-spot custom embroidery, printing and personalization. All work is done on the premises, including hats, polo/golf shirts, totes, towels, canvas, hospital scrubs, sweatshirts, T-shirts and other items upon request. Creative Scrubs-NTees will also…

  • ‘Night’ and day

    SCOTT FRIEDMAN Linda Turash portrays Florence Nightingale, left, as Angie Wall portrays Clara Barton during a discussion on the two influential women and their contributions to American history during a March 15 program at the Old Bridge Library.

  • St. Bart’s to host three-day retreat

    St. Bartholomew Parish, 470 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick, will host a three-day retreat based on Pope Francis’s theme, “The Joy of the Gospel,” at 7:30 p.m. March 24- 26 in the parish hall. Abraham Orapankal will be the facilitator. Copies of the book are available in the parish shop. To register, call 732-257-7722.

  • ON CAMPUS

    The following students in Middlesex County have been awarded scholarships to attend Berkeley College: Darlene Deliman of Sayreville, who attends Middlesex County Vocational Technical High School; Pawel Gmyrek of Parlin, who attends Sayreville War Memorial High School; Kaitlyn McCauley of Keyport, who attends Old Bridge High School; and Gabrielle Tamayo of Sayreville, who attends Sayreville…

  • Residents invited to composting workshops

    Middlesex County residents who are concerned about the environment can learn how to reduce waste and improve soil in their own backyards. New workshops being offered will demonstrate how to cut down on trash and give back to the land by composting yard waste and kitchen scraps. Two free composting seminars are being held at…

  • Hazard mitigation plan focuses on sea level rise

    By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer A flooded street in Sea Bright following Tropical Storm Irene in August 2011. The state’s 2014 Hazard Mitigation Plan includes planning for sea level rise and climate change. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Planning for climate change and sea level rise are essential components of New Jersey’s newly released 2014 State…

  • Dining event to raise funds for OBHS band

    The Traveling Knights of Old Bridge will sponsor a fundraising Give-Back Night Dinner 4-8 p.m. March 25 at Burger King, Route 516, Old Bridge. The restaurant will donate 15 percent of proceeds from band supporters’ checks, both in-store and drive-thru, to the Old Bridge High School Marching Band. When ordering, diners should indicate that they…

  • Sayreville budget would raise taxes $63 on avg. home

    By STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — The Borough Council will consider a $54.2 million municipal budget for 2014 that represents an increase of nearly $2 million from last year. The spending plan, introduced by the council March 10, absorbs an increase of $824,412 in employee salaries, according to Chief Financial Officer Wayne Kronowski. The…

  • Church thrift store sets March 20, 22 sale

    The ShareGood Thrift Shoppe, an initiative of Sayreville United Methodist Church, in partnership with Simpson United Methodist Church, Old Bridge, will hold a sale March 20 and 22 at the shop, Sayreville United Methodist Church, 406 Main St. Store entrance is on Ida Street, off Pulaski Avenue. The shop is open 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays,…

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