• Meet of Champions

    Old Bridge High School’s Taylor Casserly (623) competes in the boys 1,600-meter run at the NJSIAA Meet of Champions held at Frank Jost Field in South Plainfield on June 5. Casserly finished second in his heat, clocking 4:17.29 for 10th overall. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR

  • Winslow, Hartsfield complete strong track seasons at Sayreville

    By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent Sayreville War Memorial High School’s Amber Edwards is airborne as she competes in the girls triple jump at the NJSIAA Meet of Champions held on June 5 at Frank Jost Field in South Plainfield. Edwards jumped 35-3 and finished 24th in the state. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Sophomores Colin Winslow and…

  • History replayed at Monmouth Battlefield

    By REGINA YORKGITIS Staff Writer This year marks the 235th anniversary of the Battle of Monmouth and the first re-enactment since the new Visitor Center opened at Monmouth Battlefield State Park, Route 33, Manalapan. Dressed in their Revolutionary War finest, more than 1,000 volunteers are expected to march on Monmouth Battlefield State Park to re-enact…

  • OBITUARIES

    Greater Media Newspapers prints obituaries as a free community service, at no charge to the families of the deceased or to the funeral homes that provide the information. John J. Ryan Mr. Ryan, 70, of the Parlin section of Sayreville, died May 30, 2013, in Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. Surviving are his…

  • Applications offered for 5K run and walk

    The 36th annual Frog Hollow Swim and Tennis Club 5K Run and Health Walk will take place June 29 at the club, Ferris Street, off South Pine Avenue, South Amboy. In-person registration is set for 7:30 a.m. The 5K will begin at 9 a.m. The event also will feature a free Youth Fun Run, awards,…

  • Youngsters invited to basketball camps

    East Brunswick Recreation will offer two summer basketball camps conducted by East Brunswick High School Coach Robert Henning and Churchill Junior High School Coach Keith Lane. The sessions, which are open to youngsters ages 9-15, will take place at East Brunswick High School, Cranbury Road. Boys camp with Coach Henning is set for 9 a.m.-3…

  • Participants sought for dog-show benefit

    Hallie Meister, 17, will host her sixth annual dog show 11 a.m. June 29 at Sayreville Dog Park in the Julian Capik Nature Preserve, Bordentown Avenue. Registration will take place at the event. All proceeds will benefit the New Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Fee is $5 to enter a pet…

  • Movies in the Park coming to Sayreville

    The Sayreville Recreation Department will sponsor its annual summer Movies in the Park outdoor screenings at Kennedy Park, Washington Road. The schedule is as follows:  “The Amazing Spider Man” — June 15 at 9 p.m.;  “Wreck-It Ralph” — July 20 at 8:30 p.m.;  “Jack the Giant Slayer” — Aug. 24 at 9…

  • Vendor space open at VFW Flea Market

    The Ladies Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4699 Flea Market is set for Aug. 24 at the VFW home, Jernee Mill Road, Sayreville. Proceeds will aid a post member’s cancer fight. For more information or to reserve, call Lorraine Rock at 609-448-2587.

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