• Registration opens for Metuchen Junebug ArtFest

    Registration opens for Metuchen Junebug ArtFest

    Artists working in all media are invited to register for the 10th annual Metuchen Junebug ArtFest, which will be held from 6-10 p.m. every Saturday in June (June 3, 10, 17 and 24) throughout the streets of downtown Metuchen. The ArtFest features 150+ visual and performing artists who participate in open-air exhibits, window galleries, live…

  • ‘Woman of Distinction’ Award nominees sought

    ‘Woman of Distinction’ Award nominees sought

    The American Heart Association is currently accepting nominations for its 11th annual Go Red for Women “Woman of Distinction” Award. This award recognizes and celebrates New Jersey women who are promoting a healthy lifestyle among women or making sustained, unique or extraordinary efforts to improve the community. The award also recognizes those who support and advance women’s issues…

  • Business Brief

    Business Brief

    QuickChek celebrated the grand opening of its newest 24-hour location in North Brunswick on Feb. 21. The Whitehouse Station-based fresh convenience market chain opened a new 5,496-square-foot store located at 1196 How Lane, the first of several planned store openings in 2017. Amenities include a food service menu, Q Cafe, no-fee ATMs, indoor seating for 13 people, outdoor…

  • Restaurant offering Mardi Gras specials

    Restaurant offering Mardi Gras specials

    With Mardi Gras approaching, Quaker Steak & Lube restaurant is inviting guests to let the good times roll with an All-You-Can-Eat special at its locations in Brick and Edison. On Feb. 28, guests can nibble on All-You-Can-Eat shrimp or wings (bone-in or boneless). Offer available for dine-in customers only. For more information, visit www.TheLube.com.

  • Public invited to comment on police department’s operation

    Public invited to comment on police department’s operation

    PLUMSTED – A team of assessors from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) will perform a review of the Plumsted Township Police Department to determine if the department is maintaining proper policing standards. A team of assessors from NJSACOP will be in town on March 5-6 to examine all aspects of…

  • Fill in the blanks and move along

    Fill in the blanks and move along

    By Paul Hall None of the teachers are ready for what the last day of school brings in the new movie Fist Fight. The kids are wild and pranks are occurring at a rate that makes the national debt growth look slow. When one student takes things too far, Mr. Strickland (Ice Cube) destroys a…

  • Class of 2019 to hold basket auction fundraiser

    Class of 2019 to hold basket auction fundraiser

    The North Brunswick Township High School Class of 2019 will hold a basket auction fundraiser beginning at 6:30 p.m. on March 24 at the school, 98 Raider Rd., North Brunswick. Presale tickets are $25. Contact Debbie Koster at [email protected]. Tickets may also be purchased at the door.

  • Public forums require time for discussion

    Public forums require time for discussion

    The most important part of a local government body meeting is the citizen public portion in which the citizens hold their public servants accountable for their actions and lack of action in meeting the needs of a government for, of, and by the people. Traditionally, each member of the government body gives a report. This…

  • Jaguars’ Sherman captures team’s first girls’ state bowling title

    Jaguars’ Sherman captures team’s first girls’ state bowling title

    By Wayne Witkowski Aimee Sherman enjoyed some perfect moments as she became Jackson Memorial High School’s first state champion girls’ bowler. The senior, who is headed to Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) on a financial package, included the first 300 game bowled in the girls’ state championships, held Feb. 15 at Carolier Lanes in North Brunswick.…

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