• Terra Nova Garden Club meeting set for Nov. 22

    Terra Nova Garden Club meeting set for Nov. 22

    The Terra Nova Garden Club will meet at  6:30 p.m. on Nov. 22 at the Grove Street Library, Edison. Kevin Buynie, a 10-year volunteer for NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife, will present through slides and commentary, how our national symbol the Bald Eagle, is fairing in New Jersey. He is a volunteer for The…

  • Performers of the Week

    Performers of the Week

    Clutch players rise when their teams are in need during crucial games and events. The state tournaments in autumn sports are heading into the back stretch while the football playoffs are on the doorstep. Here is a look at some of our local athletes who shined in key games and events this past week. On…

  • Business Brief

    Business Brief

    Middlesex County College (MCC) has named Barnes & Noble College, a Barnes & Noble Education Company, as the new operator of the MCC Bookstore. Barnes & Noble College will allow the bookstore to offer students a variety of affordable course materials, including an in-store and online rental textbook program; an extensive selection of used, new…

  • Road closures expected in Jamesburg

    Road closures expected in Jamesburg

      JAMESBURG – Possible road closures and detours are expected in Jamesburg through Friday, Nov. 11. Perrineville Road, Forsgate Drive and Buckelew Avenue will be undergoing construction.  

  • Adopt A Family Program delivers holiday cheer in Ocean

    Adopt A Family Program delivers holiday cheer in Ocean

    The Community Hope Fund and the Township of Ocean Department of Human Services are looking for volunteers to “Adopt a Family” this holiday season. Each year the people of Ocean help to brighten the holidays for families in need. Through the Adopt a Family Program, individuals, families, groups and businesses are matched with a local…

  • Business Brief

    Business Brief

    ANE (Agency Network Exchange LLC), Monmouth Junction, has added Neal Stanley as the first independent member of the ANE Board of Directors and has elected Raymond Pavese as chairman of the board. Stanley has more than 30 years of experience in the management and direction of insurance companies and agencies. He recently retired as chief…

  • Howell police seek suspect in armed robbery

    Howell police seek suspect in armed robbery

    HOWELL – Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a man who robbed the Shoe Palace department store, 6951 Route 9 north, on the evening of Nov. 7. Police said the incident began at 6 p.m. when a black man entered the store, brandished a black handgun, ordered the occupants of the store to…

  • Sayreville, Old Bridge girls find success on tennis court

    Sayreville, Old Bridge girls find success on tennis court

    By Warren Rappleyea Sayreville War Memorial High School’s girls’ tennis team turned in a solid fall campaign, posting a 16-3 record and winning the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) White Division title. At neighboring Old Bridge High School, the Lady Knights made the most of a rebuilding year to finish at 11-10. The Bombers were consistent…

  • Bombers top Knights as both teams shift focus to playoffs

    Bombers top Knights as both teams shift focus to playoffs

    By Warren Rappleyea Both the Sayreville War Memorial High School and Old Bridge High School football teams are preparing for their first-round games Nov. 11 in the NJSIAA sectionals. Sayreville (7-2) enters the North Jersey, Section II, Group IV tournament on a high note after downing Old Bridge, 37-17, Nov. 4. The fifth-seeded Bombers will…

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