• ‘Take Your Child to the Library’ on Feb. 4

    ‘Take Your Child to the Library’ on Feb. 4

    The Old Bridge Public Library, Route 516 and Cottrell Road, will participate in National Take Your Child to the Library Day 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 4. The first 100 children to show their library card at the Children’s Desk will receive a goodie bag. Youngsters also will have the opportunity to obtain a library card…

  • ‘Evening of Entertainment’ scheduled for Feb. 4

    ‘Evening of Entertainment’ scheduled for Feb. 4

    St. Thomas the Apostle Holy Name Society will present “An Evening of Entertainment,” featuring Chris Jago and Johnny Apollo performing the music of the Duprees, Elvis, the Beatles, Bobby Darin and Frank Sinatra, Feb. 4 at St. Thomas the Apostle School, Route 18 south, Old Bridge. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. The show will…

  • Trivia Night planned for Feb. 7 at library

    Trivia Night planned for Feb. 7 at library

    The Old Bridge Public Library will host its next Trivia Night 7-8:30 p.m. Feb. 7 at the library main branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. The evening, which is open to adults ages 18 and up, will feature a game-show atmosphere and trivia questions in many categories. Participants may form their own teams of up…

  • Knights, VFW to hold breakfast fundraiser

    Knights, VFW to hold breakfast fundraiser

    South River Knights of Columbus Council No. 3001, in alliance with South River Veterans of Foreign Wars Lyons Schepsco Post No. 1451, will host a fundraising breakfast 9 a.m.-noon March 12 at the VFW, 31 Reid St. Admission is $10 for adults; children under age 10 will be admitted free of charge. All proceeds will…

  • Hard-working Colonials searching for points on the court

    Hard-working Colonials searching for points on the court

    By Jeff Appelblatt Freehold High School’s boys’ basketball team just can’t seem to score late in games. It appears that no one wants to be responsible for late shots for the Colonials, and not many players look to shoot the ball early in the game either. The team been knocking time off the clock moving…

  • Neighbors thwart actions of burglary suspects

    Neighbors thwart actions of burglary suspects

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Three suspects were apprehended moments after allegedly breaking into a township home thanks to fast-acting neighbors and a quick police response. According to Police Chief Raymond Hayducka, “The coordination between residents getting involved and rapid response officers eliminating escape routes led to this capture. These arrests put an end to one group’s crime spree and…

  • Breakfast proceeds to aid women’s shelter

    Breakfast proceeds to aid women’s shelter

    The Applegarth Volunteer Engine Company No. 1 Ladies Auxiliary will host its fundraising All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast 8-11:30 a.m. March 26 at the firehouse, 130 Applegarth Road, Monroe. The menu will include pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, bagels, fresh fruit, coffee, tea and juice. Admission is $10 for adults, $6 for children under age 12. Half of…

  • Seniors to sponsor May trip to Branson

    Seniors to sponsor May trip to Branson

    St. Stan’s Seniors, Sayreville, and Sacred Heart Seniors, South Amboy, will offer a May 7-13 trip to Branson, Mo. For more information or to reserve, call Joan at 732-257-6158 or Judy at 732-727-0154.

  • Donors needed for E.B. blood drive

    Donors needed for E.B. blood drive

    The East Brunswick Community Blood Drive is planned for 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. March 5 at the East Brunswick Jewish Center, 511 Ryders Lane. Residents are asked to donate blood to save a life. For more information or to sign up to donate, call 800-933-2566 or log on to http://tinyurl.com/ebjc08816.

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