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Five township residents were among 14 debutantes presented on June 5 by The Ebony Suburbanites. Kaiya Davis, Tyler Drew, Taylor Jordan, Atiyona Kinston and Taema Reid were among the students awarded more than $40,000 in college scholarships at the annual Silhouettes of Loveliness Debutante Cotillion held in the Bridgewater Marriott. The Ebony Suburbanites is comprised of 25 women who are …

Beagles were on the minds of a group of people who gathered June 18 at the Canal Road home of Mayor Phillip Kramer and his wife, Laurie. The couple hosted their annual “Beagle Fest,” where owners of rescued beagles get together for a picnic and to give their dogs some play time. Although it’s billed as a beagle fest, Kramer …

Submitted by Somerset County Freeholders. Even though Somerset County is known for its affluence, there still are children and adults here who go to bed hungry. Freeholder Director Patricia Walsh is urging residents to help change that by supporting the 22nd annual Curbing Hunger Month food drive. State Sen. Kip Bateman, members of the Freeholder Board and food bank supporters …

The Women’s Club of Canal Walk has pledged $125,000 to support the renovation and expansion of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset’s Cardiology Pavilion in Somerville. In recognition of the Canal Walk Women’s Club’s gift, the Cardiology Pavilion’s new waiting room will be named in the group’s honor, according to a press release about the pledge. “Many people in our …

Several township officials and residents held an impromptu Memorial Day observance May 30 at Veterans Memorial Park on DeMott Lane. Forecasts of inclement weather issued late into the night of May 29 forced the early cancellation of the township’s official observance, said Bob LaCorte, the event’s organizer. But at about 1 p.m. on Memorial Day, when it was apparent the …

625 New Brunswick Rd., Somerset, NJ 08873 (732) 563-4213 Open Monday-Friday  9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. All programs begin at 11:00 a.m. unless otherwise listed. Body & Brain Yoga with Lucy Pagnetti – Monday, 10:30 a.m. (Body and Brain Yoga is a dynamic  mind-body practice that combines stretching, flowing movement, deep breathing exercises and meditation in a simple and easy …

The past met the future May 21 at Colonial Park, when Boy Scout Troop 113 celebrated its 50th anniversary with a picnic and party. More than 140 people were expected to drop in during the afternoon event, said Lisa Andreini, the troop’s committee chairwoman. The troop committee handles troop finances and day-to-day issues. In addition to the food and games, …

Somerset County centenarians were once again honored May 19 at the Regency Heritage Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on DeMott Lane. Held to commemorate Older Americans’ Month, the event drew about 21 centenarians and their families to a luncheon at the center. Regency holds the Guinness world record for most centenarians gathered in one place with 41, set at the annual …

Update 2: Sterlacci won the $100,000 tournament in the episode which aired May 13. The win qualifies him for the program’s Tournament of Champions. Update: The episode airing May 11 showed Sterlacci made it to the final round. Original story: A Somerset resident who teaches in Union made it through the quarterfinals in Jeopardy’s 2016 Teachers’ Tournament. Jason Sterlacci, an …

625 New Brunswick Rd., Somerset, NJ 08873 (732) 563-4213 Open Monday-Friday  9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. All programs begin at 11:00 a.m. unless otherwise listed. Body & Brain Yoga with Lucy Pagnetti – Monday, 10:30 a.m. (Body and Brain Yoga is a dynamic  mind-body practice that combines stretching, flowing movement, deep breathing exercises and meditation in a simple and easy …