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  • Registration open for Citizen Police Academy

    Registration open for Citizen Police Academy

    The South River Police Department is accepting applications for its 2017 Citizen Police Academy set to begin March 15 in the police department courtroom, 61 Main St., and at some offsite locations. The eight-session academy will be held 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays and will conclude with a presentation of certificates on May 3. Classes will be…

  • Tickets available for Dobenski Dinner

    Tickets available for Dobenski Dinner

    The 11th annual Henry “Spud” Dobenski Jr. Memorial Scholarship Awards Dinner will be held March 12 at Jamesburg Elks Lodge No. 2180, West Railroad Avenue. Hors d’oeuvres will be served at 4:15 p.m. Dinner will begin at 5 p.m. Cash scholarships will be presented to Monroe Township High School seniors living in Jamesburg and to…

  • Seniors plan meeting, schedule excursions

    Seniors plan meeting, schedule excursions

    Our Lady of Victories (OLV) Seniors will host its next gathering 1 p.m. March 3 in the church’s Monsignor Dalton Hall, Main Street, Sayreville. All seniors are invited to join the group. Lunch will follow a business meeting. Corned-beef sandwich orders are being taken; cost is $6, which must be paid before the meeting. Call…

  • Riders, sponsors sought for YMCA Spin-a-Thon

    Riders, sponsors sought for YMCA Spin-a-Thon

    The Raritan Valley YMCA, 144 Tices Lane, East Brunswick, will host its annual fundraising Spin-a-thon Feb. 11. Individuals are sought to ride or dance to raise money and help send children to camp, teach youngsters to swim and provide programs and services to those in need. Event sponsors also are sought. To register or for…

  • The space between this and a good review is large, very large

    The space between this and a good review is large, very large

    By Paul Hall The average distance between Mars and the Earth is approximately 140 million miles. In director Peter Chelsom’s new film The Space Between Us, it seems like it is just a hop, skip and a jump away. Gardner Elliot (Asa Butterfield) is the first human born on Mars. His mother, astronaut Sarah Elliot,…

  • Colts Neck should welcome pupils from base

    Colts Neck should welcome pupils from base

    In light of Greater Media’s slanted coverage in “Colts Neck Representatives Object to Earle Students Bill” (Jan. 10), Colts Neck residents should know that the comments and data given by the officials you have elected are mere scare tactics and falsehoods that only impair the broader view of your community and shamefully reinforce the segregation…

  • ‘One Fine Tapestry: A Carole King Tribute’ performance slated

    ‘One Fine Tapestry: A Carole King Tribute’ performance slated

    The Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Rd., Edison, announces the performance “One Fine Tapestry: A Carole King Tribute” by Gerard and Diane Barros will be held from 2-3 p.m. on March 26. Join Gerard and Diane as they salute the legendary singer/songwriter and cover several of her great solo hits and…

  • Leo P. Sotak

    Leo P. Sotak

    Leo P. Sotak, 89, of Simpson, Pennsylvania, died on Feb. 2, 2017 at the Gino Merli Veteran Center, Scranton, Pennsylvania. His wife, the former Regina “Jeannie” Matistic died in 2003. Born in Orson, he was the son of the late John and Mary Biley Sotak. Leo proudly served his country during World War II as a Sergeant…

  • Restaurant offering specials for Valentine’s Day weekend

    Restaurant offering specials for Valentine’s Day weekend

    ALLENDALE — Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar is sharing the love this Valentine’s Day, inviting guests to enjoy half-priced bottles of wine and guest favorites at its locations in New Jersey. From Feb. 10-14, guests can enjoy select bottles of wine offered at half price to share with that special someone. Applebee’s will also be…