Tag: Old Bridge
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Education, honesty the keys to battling the opioid crisis
OLD BRIDGE – As middle school parents, it is important to be honest with children when it comes to the topic of drugs and alcohol. “People tend to be cautious,” said Dr. Bonnie Nolan, addiction services coordinator for the Peer Recovery Program in Woodbridge, noting it is easy for parents to put one’s foot down…
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Students inducted into MCC foreign language honor society
PHOTO COURTESY OF THOMAS PETERSON Seven students were recently inducted into the Middlesex County College Chapter of Alpha Mu Gamma, the honor society for foreign language study. Pictured are Rebecca Ormilon of the Fords section of Woodbridge, left to right, Ingrid G. Leone of Edison, and Jennifer Smith Mullen of Highland Park. Pictured standing are…
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Students inducted into MCC nursing honor society
PHOTO COURTESY OF THOMAS PETERSON Seventeen students were recently inducted into the Middlesex County College chapter of Alpha Delta Nu, the national honor society for Associate Degree nursing programs. Pictured seated are Briana Costa of South River, left to right, Lisa Lam of East Brunswick, Melissa DeJesus of Old Bridge, Jessica Maran of the Colonia…
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Mother’s Day craft, stuffed animal check-up planned at Old Bridge Library
The Old Bridge Public Library will host an array of interactive events for children this month. All events are free and open to the public; some programs require registration as noted. The library is located at 1 Old Bridge Plaza at the intersection of Route 516 and Cottrell Road. Sensory Storytime will be held at…
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Lane closure expected on Route 18 in Old Bridge May 3-4
OLD BRIDGE – New Jersey Department of Transportation (DOT) officials announced a temporary overnight lane closure required to shift traffic on Route 18 between Matawan Road and Southwood Drive in Old Bridge as a pavement rehabilitation project advances in Middlesex County. Beginning at 10 p.m. on Friday, May 3, through 7 a.m. Saturday, May 4,…
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Old Bridge Board of Education pleads with public to work together on state aid loss
OLD BRIDGE – As school officials continue to grapple with the loss of state aid, members of the Old Bridge Board of Education are pleading with members of the public to work together. In response to public outcry on pending decisions to make up the shortfall, board members stressed decisions are not finalized at a…
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Old Bridge Library to hold blood drive May 2
The Old Bridge Library will hold a community blood drive sponsored by New Jersey Blood Services from 12:30-6:30 p.m. on May 2 at the main branch, 1 Old Bridge Plaza, at the intersection of Cottrell Road and Route 516, Old Bridge. Donors can walk in or make an appointment at tinyurl.com/GiveBloodNJBS (sponsor code is 67552)…
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Old Bridge/Matawan AARP to hold trip to Belmont Park
Old Bridge/Matawan AARP Chapter 4854 is sponsoring a day trip to the Belmont Park Race Course in New York on June 20. Departure is at 8:30 a.m. from Most Holy Redeemer Church, 133 Amboy Road, Matawan. The cost of the trip is $131, which includes deluxe motor coach transportation, buffet lunch in the Garden Terrace…
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Messages of encouragement will be shared during Mitchell Vassar Vision Awareness Day
After losing her eyesight as an adolescent, Jennifer Rothschild’s dreams of becoming a commercial artist and cartoonist faded. Nevertheless, she persevered, becoming a bestselling author, recording artist and inspirational speaker. Rothschild will share her message of encouragement at Hackensack Meridian Health’s Mitchell Vassar Vision Awareness Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 16…
