Old Bridge Sun

01/21/2023

A musician’s journey from professional drummer to film composer

With the upcoming release of Bezos:The Beginning, Professional composer, Colin Bell, shared his creative process on scoring his first major film and his love of music. The Early Days It would be an understatement to say that Bell’s life was influenced by rhythm. As a child, his musical talent firs...

01/18/2023

The history of ‘unsung patriot military hero’ lives on through historic march in Lawrence Township

A hardy band of marchers commemorated the 61st annual Colonel Edward Hand historic march as they stepped off on a sunny Saturday morning – some 245 years and five days – after Hand and his band of Pennsylvania riflemen delayed British and Hessian troops on their way to what became known as the S...

01/17/2023

Check out our weekly Calendar to find out about local events. If you want to add calendar items, email [email protected]

New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No....

01/16/2023

Opinion page: Pandemic fuels increase in to***co use in youths

From 2005 to 2020, adult cigarette smoking rates fell from around 20% to 12%, and youth cigarette smoking rates similarly declined. There was an indication that to***co awareness campaigns and educational efforts were proving effective across the country. And in New Jersey, due to advances in smoke-...

01/16/2023

Are you interested in learning more about health and wellness opportunities in Central Jersey? Join Central Jersey Newspapers on Sunday, January 22 from 11-3 at MarketFair to explore and engage with a variety of local businesses. For more information and to pre-register for this event, go to nmg.ticketleap.com/cjheatlh/

If you are interested in participating as a health vendor, email [email protected] today for more information!

01/15/2023

Gov. announces second extended deadline for property tax relief program

During his State of the State Address on Jan. 10, Gov. Phil Murphy announced that in concert with Senate President Nicholas Scutari and Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin, the state is extending the application deadline for the new ANCHOR property tax relief program to ensure every eligible New Jerseya...

01/14/2023

Giordano, Sulikowski to lead Old Bridge Board of Education

The Old Bridge Board of Education has reorganized with new leadership. Salvatore Giordano was nominated and selected – 5-4 – as board president and Matthew Sulikowski was nominated and selected – 5-4 – as board vice president at the board’s reorganization meeting on Jan. 5. Board members J...

01/13/2023

Investments in infrastructure, education and quality of life continue in Middlesex County

The Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners are moving full steam ahead into the new year as investments in infrastructure, education and quality of life are on the horizon. After being selected – once again – by his fellow commissioners to lead their dais as commissioner director, Ronald...

01/13/2023

Old Bridge man faces drug and weapon charges after months-long investigation

An Old Bridge man faces a number of drug and weapon offenses after a months-long investigation by the Middlesex County Narcotics Task Force, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Director Anthony A. Caputo of the New Brunswick Police Department. Elijah Parker, 35, was arrested...

01/11/2023

Are you a local business interested in attending our annual Central Jersey Kids Expo on March 4 from 12-4 at the Monroe Sports Center? Email [email protected] today for more information! Please reach out before February 22.

If you are interested in attending this event as a guest, pre-register at nmg.ticketleap.com/cj23/

01/10/2023

There will be an Old Bridge Community Blood Drive to help in those efforts from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Jan. 25 at the YMCA of Old Bridge, 1 Mannino Park Drive, Old Bridge.

New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No....

01/10/2023

Do you own a sweet shop or winery serving the Central Jersey region? We are looking for sampling vendors for our Chocolate, Wine, and More event on February 4th at Forsgate Country Club. Email [email protected] for more information on how your local business can get involved.