Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • South River plans series of special events

    South River plans series of special events

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER — The Borough of South River has a multitude of events planned over the next few months, many of which are being coordinated through the South River Police Department. On May 18, the police department will collaborate with the school district for Drive 25, a local take on the…

  • Registration open for SBHS Viking Golf Classic

    Registration open for SBHS Viking Golf Classic

    South Brunswick High School (SBHS) will hold its 15th annual Viking Athletic Club Golf Classic on June 23 at The Golf Course of Concordia, 3 Clubhouse Dr., Monroe. Registration for the four person scramble begins at noon, followed by a shotgun start at 1:15 p.m. Entrance fees include golf cart, fees and dinner with raffle prizes.…

  • Marchalik leading Bears as state tennis tourneys near

    Marchalik leading Bears as state tennis tourneys near

    By Jimmy Allinder Josh Marchalik is the defending NJSIAA boys tennis champion and has been in the crosshairs of every opponent he’s faced this spring. So far, the East Brunswick High School senior has successfully thwarted all 11 opponents he’s faced, captured another Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Tournament title and appears ready for what will…

  • Photography exhibit will benefit animal welfare

    Photography exhibit will benefit animal welfare

    Tom Myers of Bundles of Paws Photography will offer an art exhibit of fine art landscapes, dogs and cats, and shelter animals from May through September at Fiddleheads Restaurant, 27 E. Railroad Ave., Jamesburg. Featured prints will be available for purchase by cash or check. A portion of proceeds from the sale of pieces featuring…

  • Edison Senior Center prom slated for May 12

    The Edison Senior Center and the students of Edison High School invite Edison residents 55 years of age and older to attend their second annual Senior Citizen Prom, to be held in the cafeteria of Edison High School, 50 Boulevard of Eagles, on May 12 from 5:30-9:30 pm. Dress is semi-formal. Cost is $10 per…

  • Metuchen Library to hold screening of ‘I’ll Knock a Homer for You’ May 16

    Metuchen Library to hold screening of ‘I’ll Knock a Homer for You’ May 16

    Metuchen Public Library announces the screening of the award-winning film “I’ll Knock a Homer for You: The Timeless Story of Johnny Sylvester and Babe Ruth” by filmmaker Andrew Lilly on May 16. During the World Series of 1926, one of the most enduring baseball legends occurred that has been shrouded in mystique for almost a…

  • JCC to hold ‘Rhythm and Jews’ program May 24

    JCC to hold ‘Rhythm and Jews’ program May 24

    The JCC of Middlesex County and the Metuchen Edison Gesher Hadassah invite you to an evening of music and fun on May 24 at 6:15 p.m. featuring Lincoln Richman presenting “Rhythm and Jews: A History of Jews in Rock ‘n Roll.” From Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, to Bob Dylan, Carole King, Neil Sedaka, Lesley…

  • J.P. Stevens finding success against quality GMC opponents

    J.P. Stevens finding success against quality GMC opponents

    By Jimmy Allinder J.P. Stevens Even though the J.P. Stevens High School boys volleyball team is 10-6 overall and 6-3 in the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC), that isn’t a true indication of just how competitive the Hawks have been. J.P. Stevens split a pair of matches against perennial kingpin Saint Joseph High School of Metuchen;…

  • Barrons looking to close boys tennis season strong

    Barrons looking to close boys tennis season strong

    By Jeff Appelblatt When the high school tennis season began in April, Woodbridge High School head coach Daniel Mortensen knew things would be a work in progress. “The whole season’s been difficult on the whole team,” the coach said following a few rainouts. “Last year, the team was deeper. It’s just kind of been a…