• Zucker hopeful to return to court soon for Manalapan

    Zucker hopeful to return to court soon for Manalapan

    By Jeff Appelblatt When Manalapan High School prepared to start the boys’ basketball season, coach Rick Garretson knew his team was going to rely heavily on junior Matan Zucker. That proved to be true in the first game of the season. Zucker drained a team-high 23 points Dec. 16 against Christian Brothers Academy (CBA). But…

  • Grillo calls replacement on Sayreville boards ‘political payback’

    Grillo calls replacement on Sayreville boards ‘political payback’

    By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SAYREVILLE — Democratic Councilman Steven Grillo got what he said was some surprising news when he received his information packet for the Jan. 1 reorganization meeting. He found out that he was no longer the council appointee to the Planning Board, a position that he was replaced by Republican Councilman Pat…

  • Esteemed musicians to perform at St. Mary’s this weekend

    Esteemed musicians to perform at St. Mary’s this weekend

    By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — The 2016-17 Music at St. Mary’s series is in full swing, with the next show scheduled for this weekend of Jan. 14-15 at St. Mary Roman Catholic Church on Augusta Street. The diverse collection of classical music performances is now in its 16th year, and the series is run…

  • Flag football registration now open

    Flag football registration now open

    Registration is now open for the 2017 HEWYBL spring flag football season. The league is open to players 4-18 years old. The registration deadline is March 21. The season will run from early April until early June. Flag football is a great non-contact sport for both boys and girls. The spring season is also ideal…

  • Tricky tray event seeks donations

    Tricky tray event seeks donations

    The Truman Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization is seeking donations for its tricky tray fundraiser on March 10 at the school, 1 Taft Place, Parlin section of Sayreville. For more information, email [email protected].

  • On Campus

    On Campus

    Kiana Best of North Brunswick has been named to the dean’s list at Champlain College, Burlington, Vermont, for the Fall 2016 semester. Students on the dean’s list have achieved a GPA of 3.5 or higher during the semester. Best is majoring in Secondary Education-English.

  • Helmetta man charged with distributing child porn

    Helmetta man charged with distributing child porn

      HELMETTA – A 24-year-old Helmetta man has been charged with possessing and distributing child pornography. Daniel Leal was charged at his home on Jan. 5 with possession of child pornography, distribution of child pornography and intent to distribute the illicit materials, according to a statement released by Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew C. Carey. During…

  • ‘Opera Topics – In Praise of Women Part 2 – Heroic Women’ slated

    ‘Opera Topics – In Praise of Women Part 2 – Heroic Women’ slated

    Richard Ferris will present “Opera Topics – In Praise of Women Part 2 – Heroic Women” at 10 a.m. on  Feb. 21 at The Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Rd., Edison. No previous knowledge of opera is necessary as this program is designed to inform and entertain newcomers to opera as…

  • ‘Nosh ‘N Knowledge – Picking Up The Pieces’ lecture slated

    ‘Nosh ‘N Knowledge – Picking Up The Pieces’ lecture slated

    Anthony Troncone, Ph.D., will present “Nosh ‘N Knowledge – Picking Up The Pieces” lecture at 10:30 a.m. followed by lunch on Feb. 14 at The Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Rd., Edison. This discussion will focus on the various issues the two presidential candidates took on, the strengths and weaknesses of…

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