• SWMHS class of ’73 to mark 40th reunion

    The class of 1973 at Sayreville War Memorial High School will hold its 40th reunion Oct. 11 at the SWMHS homecoming football game and Oct. 12 with a dinner at The Palms Plaza, 343 Route 34, Matawan. A brunch may be scheduled for Oct. 13. Classmates are sought. Contact information should be emailed to Debbie…

  • Korean War veterans to receive recognition

    Charles Koppelman of Monroe has been recognized by the Department of Defense (DOD) 60th Anniversary of the Korean War (KW60) Commemoration Committee as a KW60 ambassador. The committee seeks to honor the service and sacrifice of Korean War veterans and educate Americans about the war’s significance. Any Korean War veteran who served from June 25,…

  • JUST GO

    SPECIAL EVENTS St. Stan’s Carnival 2013Rides, games,ethnic and American homemade foods,seafood, “Spezzi’s Nightly Specials,” barbecued ribs,entertainment, beer garden, dessertsJune 19 and 20, 6-10 p.m.June 21 and 22, 5-11 p.m.June 21, fish fry begins at 5 p.m.St. Stanislaus KostkaMacArthur Ave. and Main St., Sayreville732-254-0212; www.ststanislauskostka.com Youth Sports FestivalJune 20-30weeknights, 6-11 p.m.,Friday 6 p.m. to midnight, Saturday…

  • State Fair Meadowlands provides fun for all ages

    eaturing acrobats, sideshows, pig races, rides, games and more under an 1,800-seat circus tent, the State Fair Meadowlands will thrill fairgoers June 21-July 7 at the Meadowlands Fairgrounds, next to MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford. This year’s fair has something to entertain everyone, with Circus Maximus, animal shows, a petting zoo, bands ranging from 1960s…

  • Volunteers sought for Palatine celebration

    Volunteers are needed to help plan a celebration in October of the Palatine’s tercentenary arrival to New Jersey. The date and location have not been announced. For more information, call 732-297-6686.

  • Farmers market to be held at ice cream shop

    Cookies & Cream ice cream shop, 365 Spotswood-Englishtown Road, Monroe, will hold a flea market/crafters fair/farmers market from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 23 in the parking lot of the Suburban Plaza. An antique car show will be held every other Sunday thereafter, alternating with the farmers market.

  • Master Gardeners offer helpline for advice

    The Middlesex County Extension Services office will offer gardening assistance through its free Master Gardener Helpline. Residents of Middlesex County can call 732-398-5220 with questions on plants, bugs and home conservation practices. Rutgers University trained Master Gardeners are available from 9 a.m. until noon, Mondays through Fridays, during the growing season. You can also e-mail…

  • Helen Rita Chapkowski Ciesielski

    Mrs. Ciesielski, 99, formerly of South River, died May 23, 2013, in Cranbury Center, Monroe. She was predeceased by her husband, B. Peter Ciesielski; and eight brothers and sisters, Annette, Nancy, Marie, Blanche, Joe, Frank, John and Edward. Surviving are seven children, Ronald of Monroe, Regina “Ginny” Wisniewski, and her husband, Rich, of Largo, Fla.,…

  • Mary Kopp Heaney

    Mrs. Heaney, 81, of Dayton, died May 30, 2013, at home. Surviving are her husband, Martin M. Heaney; three daughters, Maureen Adamski of Berryville, Va., Michele Arora, and her husband, Deepak, of West Lake, Ohio, and Susan Reimann, and her husband, Peter, of the Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick; nine grandchildren; and two great-granddaughters.…

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