• Veterans interested in starting college invited to open house

    Veterans interested in starting college invited to open house

    Middlesex County College (MCC) is holding an open house for military veterans who may be interested in starting college from 5-7 p.m. on March 22 at the New Brunswick Center, 140 New St., New Brunswick. Experts will answer questions about GI benefits and how MCC can help veterans reach their educational and career goals. MCC holds classes at…

  • Barkalow pupils to perform ‘Grease’

    Barkalow pupils to perform ‘Grease’

    FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – Students at the Barkalow Middle School, 498 Stillwells Corner Road, will present the musical “Grease” at 7 p.m. March 24 and at 2 p.m. March 25. Admission is free and all community members are invited to attend. The Barkalow production of “Grease” is directed by Leah Curatolo. Courtney Colford is the assistant…

  • Bald eagles and ospreys rebound in New Jersey

    Bald eagles and ospreys rebound in New Jersey

    By Michele S. Byers Not long ago, bald eagles and ospreys were a rare sight in this state we’re in. But they are back – in a big way! Two new state reports just delivered the excellent news that bald eagle and osprey populations have reached record highs in New Jersey and are expected to…

  • Brookdale Guitar Show returns April 30

    Brookdale Guitar Show returns April 30

    LINCROFT — Music fans of all ages are invited to a day of live performances, exclusive deals and educational workshops during the 2017 Brookdale Guitar Show that will be held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 30 at Brookdale Community College, 765 Newman Springs Rd., Lincoft. The event, which is held by Brookdale Public Radio, will feature performances…

  • Ranney debate team claims top prizes at tournament

    Ranney debate team claims top prizes at tournament

    Ranney Middle School’s debate team won first place for Percentages and second place for Total Team Wins at the Jersey Shore Debate League season tournament recently held in Rumson. The event, which was held at Dean Porter Elementary in Rumson on March 11, attracted teams from Rumson Country Day, Forrestdale Middle School in Rumson Neptune…

  • Police will focus on distracted driving violations during April

    Police will focus on distracted driving violations during April

    PLUMSTED – Officers from the Plumsted Police Department will be cracking down on distracted drivers during April as part of New Jersey’s UDrive, UText, UPay enforcement campaign. Beginning April 1 and running through April 21, the high-visibility law enforcement initiative will target motorists who engage in dangerous distracted driving behaviors such as talking on a…

  • Brookdale guitar show returns April 30

    Brookdale guitar show returns April 30

    Music fans of all ages are invited to a day of live performances, exclusive deals and educational workshops during the 2017 Brookdale Guitar Show, to be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 30 at Brookdale Community College, Lincoft. The event, hosted by Brookdale Public Radio, will feature performances by local and national acts…

  • Guests, sponsors sought for BIC Charity Ball

    Guests, sponsors sought for BIC Charity Ball

    The Sayreville Association for Brain Injured Children (BIC) will sponsor its 22nd annual Charity Ball noon-5 p.m. April 2 at the Grand Marquis, Route 9, Old Bridge. The nonprofit organization provides year-round recreation programs for children and adults with special needs. Tickets cost $105 per person; price includes a cocktail hour followed by dinner, music…

  • TV’s top game-show hosts

    TV’s top game-show hosts

     By Eric Kohanik ReMIND Magazine The popularity of game shows often boils down to what the “game” is about. A lot of times, though, it’s the host who can make or break a show. There have been lots of solid game-show hosts over the years, but only a few have been truly memorable. Bob Eubanks…

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