• Raiders’ bowlers optimistic they will be competitive

    Raiders’ bowlers optimistic they will be competitive

    By Warren Rappleyea Although its record stands at just 1-3, things are looking up for North Brunswick Township High School’s boys’ bowling team. The Raiders won just once a year ago but look to be very competitive this time around. Coach Amiee McCormick’s squad bested New Brunswick High School and lost a pair of close…

  • Township plans Dec. 28 Summer-Job Expo

    Township plans Dec. 28 Summer-Job Expo

    The East Brunswick Department of Recreation, Parks and Community Services 2017 Summer-Job Expo, featuring positions at Crystal Springs Family Waterpark and the township’s day-camp program, is set for Dec. 28 at the Recreation Office, 334 Dunhams Corner Road. Day-camp applicants are welcome 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Crystal Springs applicants are invited to attend 4-7 p.m. Those interested…

  • Barrons look to pick up early wins on court

    Barrons look to pick up early wins on court

    By Jeff Appelblatt Last year, Woodbridge High School’s boys’ basketball team struggled out of the gate. It lost low-scoring games to Colonia High school and J.P. Stevens High School to start the season 0-2. But using the losses as motivation, the Barrons snapped into action and went on to win 20 of its next 23…

  • Patriots’ swimmers look to be competitive in pool

    Patriots’ swimmers look to be competitive in pool

    By Jeff Appelblatt Freehold Township High School’s swim coach, Brittany Bott, has been a swimmer longer than any of her student-athletes have been alive. Once a couple of practices were in the books, Bott had both the boys’ and girls’ squads knowing how competitive she really was. “I might be the only head coach in…

  • ‘Deli Delights’ to be staged at Jewish Heritage Museum

    ‘Deli Delights’ to be staged at Jewish Heritage Museum

    The Bimah Players Community Theater will present “Deli Delights,” a smorgasbord of songs and stories featuring the varied flavors of Jewish life, 2 p.m. Dec. 18 at the Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County, 310 Mounts Corner Drive, Freehold. The 90-minute show will offer a taste of the Jewish experience from ancient times to today,…

  • Christmas fundraiser to aid youngster’s treatment

    Christmas fundraiser to aid youngster’s treatment

    A Nico’s Ninjas Christmas Fundraiser to support Nico Oneto, a local 9-year-old boy who was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia with FLT3/ITD mutation in 2014, is planned for 5:30 p.m. Dec. 18 at 27 Cori St., Parlin section of Sayreville. The event will be hosted by the Aperawic family and Jen O’Neill. Donations of gift cards are…

  • Manalapan boys’ hoops team looks for stronger season

    Manalapan boys’ hoops team looks for stronger season

    By Jeff Appelblatt A playoff loss last season dropped Manalapan High School’s boys’ basketball team below the .500 mark to end the season, but head coach Rick Garretson can’t help but look at last year as a great stepping stone for the upcoming campaign. “Last year, we were a young team,” the veteran coach said.…

  • Warriors Pee Wee team falls short in football showcase

    Warriors Pee Wee team falls short in football showcase

    New Egypt’s Pee Wee football team staged a determined comeback before falling short to the Valerico Rams of South Florida, 28-24, in a Dec. 8 Pop Warner Division II showcase at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in the Walt Disney Resort near Orlando, Florida. Marcus Hicks scored his third touchdown of the game…

  • Edison officers civilian police academy

    Edison officers civilian police academy

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — For those who want to learn the ins and outs of police work, the Civilian Police Academy may be just the ticket. The Edison Police Department will host its free academy that will start Jan. 31 and run through March on consecutive Tuesdays from 7:30-9:30 p.m. The academy,…

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