• On Campus

    On Campus

      The following local students were named to the dean’s list at Seton Hall University, South Orange, for the fall 2016 semester: From Monmouth Junction: Andre Bakhos, Alexander Borowick, Spoorthi Datla, Lauren MacHalany and Sheetal Swaminathan. From Kendall Park: Engy Beskal, Kaitlynn Bunch, Zachary Case, Maxwell Rowe, Gabriella Scimemi and Kaitlin Swierczek. From North Brunswick: Gregory Doyle, Valerie…

  • Hollywood legends will be topics of discussion

    Hollywood legends will be topics of discussion

    A Hollywood Legends Discussion Group will be held at 12:30 p.m. on March 9 and 30 at the South Brunswick Senior Center, 540 Ridge Rd., Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick. “Leading Ladies” including Grace Kelly and Joan Crawford will be March 9; on March 30, learn about “Leading Men: including Robert Mitchum and William…

  • Robot allows ill seventh grader to participate in class

    Robot allows ill seventh grader to participate in class

    EAST BRUNSWICK — A seventh grader’s school is rallying around him to make his ordeal with cancer as easy as possible. Tyler Knurek missed his fifth grade year due to his initial diagnosis and is dealing with a recurrence this year. While he undergoes treatment, St. Bartholomew School in East Brunswick is helping him remain part…

  • Veterans to receive preference in housing

    Veterans to receive preference in housing

    Legislation that will establish an affordable housing occupancy preference for homeless and disabled veterans in New Jersey has been signed into law by Gov. Chris Christie. Assemblywoman Joann Downey (D-Monmouth) was a sponsor of the legislation, according to a press release. The new law establishes a veterans’ preference for affordable housing in housing projects that…

  • Woodbridge provides resources for drug addiction recovery

    Woodbridge provides resources for drug addiction recovery

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer WOODBRIDGE — With the implementation of the new Peer Recovery Coach Program in the township, those suffering with drug addiction will get the support they need straight from the emergency room. The statistics are sobering — 19 people died in Woodbridge last year from overdoses, which Mayor John E. McCormac…

  • Day with students will have seniors ‘All Shook Up’

    Day with students will have seniors ‘All Shook Up’

    The South Brunswick Board of Education has invited the senior community to attend the 12th annual “Day With The Characters” on March 1. “All Shook Up” featuring the music of Elvis Presley will begin at 10 a.m. at Crossroads South Middle School, 195 Major Road, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick. Transportation will be provided from…

  • Red Bank Regional students excel in the CyberPatriot State Championship

    Red Bank Regional students excel in the CyberPatriot State Championship

    By JESSICA HARDING Staff Writer LITTLE SILVER — Red Bank Regional High School (RBR) recently claimed the title of champions during a CyberPatriot contest on Feb. 1. The CyberPatriot competitions were inspired by the recent hacking of the U.S. government. For the past eight years, RBR has offered a special program in cyber security for its…

  • Meeting to address invasion of emerald ash borer

    Meeting to address invasion of emerald ash borer

    Residents are advised to be on the lookout for the emerald ash borer, a non-native insect that has appeared in the western section of Monroe. The township will hold an information session at 10 a.m. on Feb. 25 at the Monroe Township Library, 4 Municipal Plaza, with Paul Kurtz, a member of the Emerald Ash Borer…

  • Children excited by author’s visit to Millstone school

    Children excited by author’s visit to Millstone school

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer MILLSTONE – Children in Millstone Township recently had a chance to meet the author of a book they had read. On Feb. 7, author David Lubar visited the Millstone Township Elementary School. The event was organized by reading specialists Colleen Henkin and Nicole Filippone and funded by the Millstone Township…

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