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    East Brunswick High School’s Michael Solimini competes in the 400-meter dash at the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group II Indoor Track and Field Championships at the John Bennett Indoor Athletic Complex on Feb. 12. ERIC SUCAR staff

  • Spotswood wrestlers preparing for District 20 championships

    BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent The District Wrestling Championships, which begin on Feb. 22, represent the final opportunity to compete as a team, but that hasn’t changed the mindset of Spotswood High School coach Dan Krainski. The first-year mentor has implemented a “team-first” mentality with every decision, every practice and every moment on the mat, designed…

  • Top-seeded Bears in semifinals of GMC boys basketball tournament

    BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent The 69-37 victory by the East Brunswick High School boys basketball team over Sayreville War Memorial High School on Feb. 17 in the quarterfinals of the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Tournament is a case in point as to how difficult it is to play the Bears. Sayreville’s strategy was to take…

  • Tickets available for church Fish Fry

    The First Presbyterian Church of Sayreville, 172 Main St., will hold its Fish Fry March 15. Doors will open at 4:45 p.m. Diners may choose from fish or chicken. Tickets cost $12 in advance, $14 for limited tickets at the door. To purchase tickets, call 732-257-6353.

  • Tickets available for Coach Bag Bingo

    The Truman Elementary School PTO will host a Coach Bag Bingo March 8 at the school, 1 Taft Place, Parlin. Doors will open at 7 p.m. Games begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $25 for one set of 12 bingo boards, desserts and coffee. Additional sets of 12 boards will be available for $5 at…

  • Blood pressure checks set for seniors

    Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge and Perth Amboy, will offer free bloodpressure screenings for senior citizens 9:30- 11:30 a.m. Feb. 28 at the Sayreville Senior Citizen Center, 425 Main St.

  • FAFSA Day at New Jersey colleges on Feb. 24

    New Jersey students who plan to continue their education have the opportunity to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) — the only way to apply for state, federal and/or institutional financial aid. Students and families who need assistance can attend College Goal Sunday – FAFSA Day, which will be held between 1…

  • ‘Ants’ on stage

    As seen in TheBeachBeat.com Mia, played by Maria Silverman, and Adam, played by Michael Samuel Kaplan, star in “Ants,” playing through March 10 at the New Jersey Repertory. The New Jersey Repertory Company is currently presenting the world premiere of “Ants” by Romanian playwright Saviana Stanescu, directed by Jeff Zinn. Starring Michael Samuel Kaplan, Maria…

  • The camp around the corner: day camp

    For 150 years, camp has been the natural extension of traditional education — an expanded learning environment that provides enrichment and a hands-on experiential education like no other. Experts agree that camp is essential to a child’s development — teaching life lessons such as leadership, teamwork, empathy, and problem-solving. The most successful camp experiences occur…

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