• Scout’s honor

    PHOTO COURTESY OF SUSAN LUCZU Jersey Blue DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) Chapter Regent Susan Luczu, left, presented a Youth Good Citizenship Award and pin to Andrew J. Gavin in recognition of his scouting accomplishments and attaining the rank of Eagle Scout during a ceremony at VFW Post No. 133 in East Brunswick on…

  • The race is on

    Monroe Cub Scout Pack 105 Cub Scouts cheer as their cars pass during the annual Pinewood Derby held at the Jamesburg Elks Lodge on Jan. 26.

  • Imperial Music Center sets 2014 concert dates

    The Imperial Music Center, 48 Appleby Ave., South River, will resume its Sunday concerts in February. The 2014 concert schedule is as follows: Feb. 2, March 2, April 6, May 4, June 1, July 6, Aug. 3, Sept. 7, Oct. 5, Nov. 2 and Dec. 14. A $5 donation is appreciated. A light lunch will…

  • They write the songs

    The students and staff at Bowne-Munro School in East Brunswick collaborated to create, perform and record a personalized, customized, original school song with songwriter Jeffrey Blum of Manalapan.

  • Computer training offered for residents

    Registration is under way for the East Brunswick High School Technology Education Community Service Club’s free personal computer training for East Brunswick residents. Members of the club will offer participants one-on-one training in computer applications and new technologies including smartphones, iPads, tablets, apps, Nooks, etc. The first computer class is set for 9-11 a.m. Feb.…

  • Martin: Serving hometown was an ‘honor and privilege’

    By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD — Longtime resident and law enforcement officer Karl Martin retired as police chief Jan. 1 after almost 30 years of service to his hometown police force. Martin spent much of his youth in Spotswood before following in the footsteps of his father, Ernest, by joining the U.S Marine Corps…

  • Workshop to focus on learning disabilities

    A free program titled “Transition and Graduation Considerations for Students with Learning Disabilities” will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 4 at the Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza, Monroe. A presenter will discuss how to plan for transition services for students starting at age 14; how to determine whether there is…

  • Blood drive scheduled for Feb. 2 at St. Bart’s

    St. Bartholomew Knights of Columbus Council No. 11873 will sponsor a blood drive 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 2 at St. Bartholomew Parish Hall, 460 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. For an appointment, call 1-800-933- 2566 or log on to http://tinyurl.com/stbartsbd. Appointments will be honored to the best of the organizers’ ability. Walk-ins are welcome.

  • Colonial Diner to celebrate cheerleaders

    The Colonial Diner, Route 18, East Brunswick, will be celebrating the accomplishments of the four St. Bart’s Buffalo cheerleading teams from 3 to 5 p.m. Feb. 1. The Buffalos had two out of four teams named Jersey Shore Champions. Three teams placed in the Top 3 at the Big East Regional Competition with the Pee…

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