-

Ring in the holidays
Winter wonders abound in Central New Jersey BY LIZZ DINNIGAN Correspondent The Jersey Shore is slowly finding its holiday spirit in the wake of Sandy. Soon the radio stations will be echoing with holiday tunes, the stores will debut colorful Christmas displays, and there will be a wide range of performances, trolley tours, horse-and-carriage rides…
-

Teen teaches, learns in Costa Rica to earn Girl Scout gold
Young woman says trip has inspired possible career BY JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Millstone Township resident Tara Matthews provides an English lesson to 6-year-old students at Viva Abundante, the church she attended while completing her Girl Scout Gold Award project in Costa Rica. PHOTO COURTESY OF TARA MATTHEWS For some Girl Scouts, the extent of…
-

Enrollment decline may prompt job reductions
Marlboro K-8 administrative staff could face cuts as trend of fewer pupils continues BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer A steady annual dip in student enrollment in the Marlboro K-8 School District is not expected to immediately result in administrative layoffs, Superintendent of Schools David Abbott said. At the time of the Oct. 16 Board of…
-

Let the holiday season begin!
From model train shows and traditional stage productions to winter parades and Hanukkah menorah lightings, local communities will be aglow with holiday festivities through the end of the year.
-

Rising Stars Girls Basketball
New Jersey Rising Stars AAU Girls Basketball The Edison-based New Jersey Rising Stars AAU girls basketball team is celebrating its 40th anniversary (1972-2012) this year. The Rising Stars’ roster consists of local high school athletes. Photo courtesy of NJ Stars. Send us your team photosSend your photos towww.gmnews.com/submitphoto or email them [email protected].
-

BlueClaws running series of clinics
The Lakewood BlueClaws have launched the BlueClaws Baseball Academy, a series of clinics and camps that take place during the winter months. They are designed to help local players between ages 8-18 get ready for the upcoming season. These programs will be kept to a small number of players to allow personalization of each session,…
-

Wall hosting practice sessions for annual Turkey Derby races
Stock car racing teams planning to compete in Turkey Derby XXXIX at Wall Stadium on Thanksgiving weekend can prepare for it on Nov. 17 and 18 during two paid practice sessions hosted by the third-mile high-banked paved speedway. Each practice session will run from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and is open to competitors from…
-

Metuchen harriers shine at CJ meet, Bishop Ahr wins gymnastics title
Varsity Report BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer It was quite a day for the Metuchen High School cross-country teams on Nov. 10. The boys and girls gave the Bulldogs a sweep of the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group I championships at Delsea Regional High School in Gloucester County. Both teams won with dual meet scores of…
-

Janina Pelka Samsel
Mrs. Samsel, 78, of South River, died Nov. 10, 2012, in Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. She was predeceased by her husband, Bronislaw Samsel, and by a sister, Sophie Karazewski. Surviving are four children and their spouses, Sophie and Richard Bodal of Helmetta, Joseph Samsel and Maryann and Thomas Toth, all of South…
View our current articles
Stay connected to your community
