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Election 2015 By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER — It was billed as a debate, but there were plenty of barbs hurled by both sides. At the Oct. 16 candidates’ debate, organized by the Luso-American Political Action Committee, mayoral and council candidates exchanged views before the general election on Nov. 3. The mayoral candidates…

Jaclyn F. Mayer and Ryan M. Jones Donna M. Jones and Frank E. Jones of South River are pleased to announce the engagement of their son, Ryan M. Jones, to Jaclyn F. Mayer, daughter of Dr. Marc Mayer and Wendy A. Mayer of Edison. Ms. Mayer is a graduate of Penn State University, State College,…

By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer HELMETTA — Mayor Nancy Martin is facing a challenge in her bid for another four-year mayoral term from Councilman Christopher Slavicek on Nov. 3. Slavicek said last week one of his reasons for running for mayor is to help rebuild the town’s image following the widely reported problems that resulted…

By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer The state’s multi-year pursuit of overturning a federal ban on sports betting saw new light as the Third Circuit Court of Appeals has opted to hear the case again. Dennis Drazin, advisor to the New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association, operator of Monmouth Park in Oceanport, said the Third Circuit has…

Emerald ash borer New Jersey Department of Agriculture officials are reporting that the emerald ash borer (EAB), an invasive beetle that attacks and kills ash trees, is active in 14 towns in six counties. A trapping program in 82 towns over the summer and reporting from homeowners has resulted in the discovery to date of…

Election 2015 By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MILLTOWN — Four candidates are vying for two three-year terms on the Borough Council. The candidates on the Nov. 3 ballot are Republican incumbent Neil Raciti, former Councilman and Democrat Randy Farkas, and newcomers Democrat Nick Ligotti and Republican Richard Revolinsky. Randy Farkas, 55, is seeking a third…

– Violinist to play free concert at arts centr The Township of East Brunswick, Department of Recreation and Parks and the Arts Commission will present a free concert by violinist Ruotao Mao 2 p.m. Oct. 25 at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road. Mao’s program will include works by Mozart, Brahms, Debussy,…

SCOTT FRIEDMAN photo volleyball East Brunswick High School’s Brooke Kusmider slaps the hands or her teammates after being introduced prior to the start of the volleyball match against Mother Seton in East Brunswick’s annual “Volley for the Cure” game to benefit breast cancer awareness on Oct. 15 in East Brunswick. Mother Seton topped the Bears…

By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Despite societal images of female presidential candidates and feminine corporate CEOs, the practice persists of women workers being paid less than their male counterparts for the same work. “When women graduate from college, there immediately is a pay gap between men and women,” said Carol Cohen, president of the American…