• Civics lesson leads to bill for possible state candy

    By STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — Are they students or are they senators? Fourth-graders at Samsel Upper Elementary School, Parlin, received a lesson in government and civic engagement that produced a bill that is currently waiting to be passed in New Jersey legislature. Led by teachers Dana DeBell, Lisa Eicher, Jodi Schreier and Josephine…

  • Boscov’s preview event will benefit St. Mary’s

    St. Mary’s Parish, South Amboy, will take part in Boscov’s Gala Preview for a Great Cause 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Aug. 8 at the chain’s new store, set to open in Woodbridge Center Mall. The sneak peek will feature merchandise, complimentary refreshments and entertainment. St. Mary’s will sell tickets to the gala at a cost of…

  • Tickets available for church Casino Night

    St. Euphrosynia Belarusian Greek Orthodox Church, 284 S. Whitehead Ave., South River, will hold its Casino Night fundraiser from 7-11 p.m. July 13. Admission is $50 per person; cost includes food, beer, wine and $100 in chips. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Prizes will include electronic items (television, computer, iPad, tablet, etc.) and restaurant…

  • VFW will offer trip to Trump Plaza, A.C.

    The South River Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1451 Auxiliary will sponsor a July 14 fundraising trip to Trump Plaza Casino, Atlantic City. The bus will depart at 11 a.m. from the post home, 31 Reid St. Return will be at approximately 9 p.m. Cost is $25 per person. Participants must be age 21…

  • Blood drive planned for July 10 at church

    United Methodist Church at Milltown, 147 N. Main St., will hold a blood drive from 1:30-7:30 p.m. July 10. Blood supplies are at a critical low. Donors, who will receive a small “thank you” gift from Johnson & Johnson, will have the opportunity to enter a sweepstakes to win tickets to Super Bowl XLVIII scheduled…

  • Knights to sponsor July 4 Fun Run, 5K

    Our Lady of Lourdes Knights of Columbus Council No. 7250 will present the 34th annual Milltown Firecracker Independence Day 5K Road Race and 1-Mile Fun Run on July 4. Both events will take place rain or shine. The USATF-certified course will run through various streets in Milltown. The 5K race will feature digital clocks at…

  • Jamesburg Senior Citizens sponsor trip to AC

    The Jamesburg Senior Citizens will host a trip to the Taj Mahal casino, Atlantic City, on July 22. The bus will leave the Jamesburg Senior Center, 139 Stevens Ave., at 11 a.m. and return at approximately 9 p.m. The trip is open to anyone age 21 and older. Tickets are $25 per person, payable by…

  • Feds allocate $29.4M for Sayreville buyouts

    By STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — New Jersey’s U.S. senators, Jeff Chiesa and Robert Menendez, announced June 24 that $29.4 million will be provided to the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for the acquisition and demolition of the first 129 Sayreville homes whose owners are pursuing buyouts. These homes, concentrated in the area…

  • Hot fun in the summertime

    Connor Lasch (c) of East Brunswick tries his hand at the Goblet Toss on June 19 during the annual St. Stan’s Carnival, held at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church in Sayreville. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Thrill-seekers take a ride on the Zipper on June 19. THOMAS CASTLES/STAFF Attendees enjoy a ride on the Ferris wheel. STAFF…

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