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    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

    Featuring 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…

  • JCP&L touts changes made since Sandy

    By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) President James Fakult fields questions from the media at the JCP&L offices in Red Bank on June 13. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Local officials lauded Jersey Central Power & Light’s (JCP&L) new communications initiatives, which are designed to provide more timely and accurate information…

  • Dorothy V. Connor

    Mrs. Connor, 90, formerly of Fair Haven, died June 10, 2013, at Meridian Nursing and Rehabilitation, Shrewsbury. She was born in Philadelphia, Pa., to Daniel and Marie (Moran) McDonald. She was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, James W. Connor; a son, James T. Connor; three sisters, Margaret, Dolores and Gertrude; and a brother,…

  • Tess McGann

    Mrs. McGann, 97, of Oceanport, died June 15, 2013. She was predeceased by her husband, Martin Sr., in 1986; and a daughter, Kathleen Penta, in 2008. She is survived by a son, Martin Jr. and his wife, Marianne, of Oceanport; and three grandchildren. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the John E. Day Funeral…

  • NOTES

    The June 27 Lakewood BlueClaws baseball game at 2 Stadium Way in Lakewood will benefit the American Red Cross, which will receive $3 for every $10 ticket sold. The game begins at 7:05 with the Lakewood BlueClaws playing against the West Virginia Power. The Philly Phanatic and $1 drink specials will also be featured. To…

  • Selling your gold and estate

    While parting with gold and family heirlooms can be an emotional experience, it can also be a profitable one. The price of gold is on the rise, reaching its highest point for the first time in 25 years. How do you know if your gold is worth money or if your antiques are valuable? When…

  • Choosing an MRI facility

    What is an MRI? Magnetic resonance imaging is a state-of-the-art technology that uses a magnetic field and radio waves to show detailed pictures from within the body. Used most commonly to show the brain, spine, and joints, this painless technique also helps to uncover tumors or other abnormalities within the body’s soft tissue and organs.…

  • Brain training vs. tutoring

    Learning Rx Is tutoring what your child really needs? Your child has difficulty in third-grade math. You send her to a tutor. The tutor works diligently for several weeks with her on her grade-level math concepts and assignments. She goes on to pass the third grade with Bs. So far so good. Summer comes and…

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