• Salk students communicate without saying a word

    By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer Jonas Salk Middle School students participate in Challenge Day, a retreat designed to build empathy, express compassion and bring about a positive change in students. THOMAS CASTLES/STAFF OLD BRIDGE — In an effort to show support for children who are experiencing tough times in and out of school, Jonas Salk…

  • Rummage Sale planned for Dec. 15

    Congregation Beth Ohr, 70 Route 516, Old Bridge, will hold its Rummage Sale from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 15. Gently used clothing and household items will be offered at a fraction of their value. The public is invited to attend.

  • Overcrowding will be topic of meeting

    By STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — The consultants hired by the Sayreville Board of Education to analyze the district’s overcrowding issue are scheduled to present their findings at the Jan. 21, 2014, meeting of the board. The tentative meeting date was announced during the Dec. 3 school board meeting. Antunes, Bowen & Associates of…

  • Origami cranes will bring luck, support to the Philippines

    By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer John Capangtangan, left, and Victoria Tkacikova create paper cranes at Old Bridge High School Nov. 26 to raise money for Super Typhoon Haiyan relief efforts. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR OLD BRIDGE — Students at Old Bridge High School are combining a schoolwide fundraiser with a bit of Eastern tradition to…

  • Tom’s Ford donation drives OBHS automotive program

    By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer A s the son of the founder of a dealership that traces its roots back more than 50 years, Bob Lyttle, president of Tom’s Ford in Keyport, understands that investment in the future makes for a stable present. That’s why Lyttle, with the support of the Monmouth County Auto Dealers…

  • Hand-sewn items sale to aid typhoon relief

    Old Bridge resident Gail Small will hold a fundraising sale of her hand-sewn items 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 14 at her home, 18 York St. Proceeds from the event will go to the Philippines Relief Fund. The sale will feature items such as girls’ vests and tote bags, school-picture holders, table runners and pillows, fabric-covered…

  • Fire company plans Santa Ride-Around

    The President Park Fire Company, Parlin section of Sayreville, will hold its annual Santa Ride-Around Dec. 14. Stops and times are as follows: 9 a.m., Jackson Avenue and Reflections; 9:30 a.m., School Drive and Jeffrey and Eric courts; 10 a.m., Miara Street, Kenneth Avenue, Haven Terrace and the local area; 11 a.m., Midnight Avenue, Sophia…

  • Schools receive funding for construction projects

    Middlesex County will receive $27 million in state funding to support 149 school construction projects in 21 school districts, supporting a total of $63.6 million in school construction throughout the county. The following amounts were granted:  Old Bridge will receive $704,000, with a state share of $281,000.  Sayreville will receive $2.2 million, with…

  • Greater Media airs top stories in Broadcast News

    By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Suzie Xie leads the broadcast with a look at the week’s top stories before passing the torch to reporters and managing editors in the Greater Media newsroom. The race to thrive in a shifting industry has pushed media outlets to reach their audiences through a range of platforms, with a…

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