• Performers of the Week

    Performers of the Week

    The weather may have been cloudy and damp but the performances were shiny and bright this past weekend for numerous local scholastic athletes. Here is a look on who our standouts in the area were. Elliot Gindi of Ocean Township continued his championship running on the cross-country paths this fall when he crossed first in…

  • Lancers’ girls’ volleyball team meeting high expectations

    Lancers’ girls’ volleyball team meeting high expectations

    By Matthew Rocco The St. John Vianney High School girls’ volleyball team set a high bar to match after a successful 2015 season. Armed with a big and talented senior class, the Lancers are proving they are ready to make the leap. The Lancers went an impressive 34-3 last season and added to their trophy…

  • Reports of clowns in South River considered a ‘prank’

    Reports of clowns in South River considered a ‘prank’

      SOUTH RIVER — The South River Police Department is looking into rumors and social media postings referencing clowns in the borough. “We are investigating the circumstances surrounding this situation. At this time, we do not believe this is anything more than a prank and do not believe there is any threat to the South River community.…

  • Eagles, Lions prepare for pivotal field hockey contest

    Eagles, Lions prepare for pivotal field hockey contest

    By Wayne Witkowski When Middletown High School North’s field hockey team hosts Middletown High School South at 10 am. Oct. 8, the Shore Conference interdivisional rivalry will take on added luster. Middletown North is off to its best start ever at 11-0 and leads the Shore Conference A North Division at 8-0. The only teams…

  • Council members question the need for a splash park in Sayreville

    Council members question the need for a splash park in Sayreville

    By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SAYREVILLE — Two Democrats on the Borough Council have strongly advocated for moving ahead with plans for a splash park, but Mayor Kennedy O’Brien clearly is not in agreement. The issue first came up during the Sept. 26 meeting when Council President Daniel Buchanan, as part of his recreation report, requested authorization to have…

  • Robbinsville will end DPW agreement with Allentown

    Robbinsville will end DPW agreement with Allentown

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer ALLENTOWN – Borough Council President Wil Borkowski said he will approach municipal officials in neighboring Robbinsville in a bid to reverse a decision by representatives of that community who are planning to end a shared services agreement with Allentown. During the Sept. 27 meeting of the Allentown council, officials announced…

  • Church men’s club to host Oct. 7 Fish Fry

    Church men’s club to host Oct. 7 Fish Fry

    Saints Peter and Paul Church Men’s Club will sponsor its Fish Fry 5-7 p.m. Oct. 7 in the church hall, behind church at 76 Whitehead Ave., South River. Dinners cost $15 per plate and include fish, fries, coleslaw, macaroni salad, dessert and soda or water. BYOB for anything else. For tickets, call Pete Illenye at…

  • Meeting to feature watercolor workshop

    Meeting to feature watercolor workshop

    The Suburban Artist Guild (SAG) will hold its next monthly meeting 2 p.m. Oct. 14 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Award-winning artist Arturo Morales will present a watercolor mini-workshop on painting a landscape. Participants should bring watercolor supplies to the event. For more information on SAG and its activities, email…

  • Grateful for police, EMS care and concern

    Grateful for police, EMS care and concern

    I wish to take this opportunity to say a very heartfelt thanks to the Spotswood Police Department (SPD) and Emergency Medical Services (EMS). On Friday, Sept. 23, as I was receiving physical therapy for a recent knee procedure, my hip dislocated. The therapist immediately called 911 and my husband, and within minutes the EMS squad…

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