• Marie “Midge” Rezem Risley

    Mrs. Risley, 64, of the Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick, formerly of South River and East Brunswick, died Nov. 23, 2013, at home. She was a former receptionist for Personal Touch Answering Service, Parlin section of Sayreville. She was predeceased by her husband, Edward A. Risley, and by her parents, Louis E. Rezem and…

  • Christina M. Chibbaro Iwanski

    Mrs. Iwanski, 65, of Monroe, formerly of the Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick, died Dec. 4, 2013, at home. She worked in different capacities for Stop & Shop, Dayton section of South Brunswick, for 28 years. Surviving are her husband, Edward L. Iwanski; a son, Edward J. Iwanski of Monroe; four sisters, Julie Shedlock…

  • VSA/NJ accepting award submissions

    The annual VSA/NJ Arts Achievement Awards is accepting submissions for its Student Art Excellence Awards through Jan. 23. Students may apply if they are age 14-21, enrolled in school up to grade 12, and classified as disabled (mainstreamed, inclusion, self-contained classes or activities). They must show outstanding achievement in and commitment to an art form.…

  • Barnes & Noble plans January events

    Barnes & Noble, 869 Route 1 south,North Brunswick, has scheduled the following events during January: “Kindness Matters” storytime featuring “Llama Llama and the Bully Goat,” 11a.m. Jan. 8 Linwood Middle School book fair, 6p.m. Jan. 14 Cyber-bullying safety tips for educators and parents, 6 p.m. Jan. 16 “The LEGO movie” hands-on learning event for parents…

  • Ice princess

    A “snowlady” stands in front of Judy and Tom Ikuss’ North Brunswick home following last week’s snowfall on Dec. 10. PHOTO COURTESY OF JODY IKUSS

  • Creative ideas can keep children learning during winter break

    The staff at Huntington Learning Center believes winter break is a time to continue learning despite being on vacation from school. “Holiday break is a great time for children to enjoy learning, for learning’s sake,” Laura Gehringer of Huntington Learning Center said. “Encourage your child’s inner explorer. Play games that are entertaining and educational. Get…

  • American Legion seeks sponsors, boosters

    The A. Leigh Pardun American Legion Post 459 of North Brunswick is seeking sponsors and boosters for its Youth Americanization programs. The Senior American Legion Baseball for high school players who are 19 years old and younger is part of the National American Legion program with play beginning locally in the Middlesex County American Legion…

  • County will use notification system to help find children

    Middlesex County is developing ways to quickly reach out to educators, parents and schoolchildren for help when a child is reported missing. Under the plan that has been presented to school districts throughout the county, police will be able to access automated telephone notification systems that are commonly used to let parents know about special…

  • Jersey Cares collecting winter coats for charity

    Jersey Cares will hold its 18th annual coat drive from now through Feb. 7. Drop-off location include the following:  Delta Kappa Epsilon-Rutgers University, 78 College Ave., New Brunswick, weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Knyckolas Sutherland, 11 Union St., New Brunswick, weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Little Caesars Pizza,…

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