• Closing Range wins stretch duel to capture Twin Lights Stakes

    Closing Range (#4), with Chris DeCarlo riding, held off the challenge of Zucchini Flower and jockey Elvis Trujillo in the stretch to win the $60,000 Twin Lights Stakes at Monmouth Park on Aug. 26. BILL DENVER/EQUI-PHOTO St. George Farm Racing’s Closing Range dug in through the lane and prevailed in a stretch duel with Zucchini…

  • Author to read from book about addictions

    Author Michael Cartwright will read selections from his book “Believable Hope: Five Essential Elements to Beat Any Addiction,” at 7 p.m. on Sept. 14 at Barnes & Noble, 869 Route 1, North Brunswick. A survivor of mental illness and multiple addictions, Cartwright will read selections from his new book, describing how he overcame drug addiction…

  • Alborada to dance ‘The Three Gypsies’

    The Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre will present “The Three Gypsies” 7:30 p.m. Sept. 15 at Crossroads Theatre, 7 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. The performance will embrace the Gypsy spirit through the music of Manuel de Falla’s “El Amor Brujo,” Bizet’s “Carmen” and traditional flamenco. Tickets cost $20, $15 for seniors and students. To order by…

  • Public is invited to Pajama Jam on Sept. 4

    CentraState Healthcare System is offering the program Pajama Jam on Sept. 4 from 6-6:45 p.m. at CentraState’s Star and Barry Tobias Health Awareness Center, 901 W. Main St., Freehold. The class is for parents or grandparents and children ages 3 months to 5 years, and includes pre-bedtime activities with music, dancing, singing and creative activities…

  • Teens invited to join museum volunteers

    New members are sought to join ZAMbassadors, the team of teen volunteers at the Jane Voorhees Zimmerli Art Museum, 71 Hamilton St., New Brunswick. The program is designed to provide especially motivated local high school students in grades 10-12 with a variety of opportunities to work among a renowned art collection while meeting new people,…

  • Alumni to celebrate at Hoffman reunion

    The 14th annual H.G. Hoffman High School Alumni Reunion is set for Sept. 9 at the Atlantic Standard Restaurant (formerly Fiamma’s), 3602 Route 35 North, corner of Catherine Street, South Amboy. Cost is $50 per person. Checks should be made payable to Susan Mattsson and mailed to her at 241 Cindy St., Old Bridge, NJ…

  • Millstone students are shown the way at Locker Day

    Annual event gives incoming sixth-graders a preview of the first day of school BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer Eighth-grader Caitlin Lennox (top) watches as Gianna Pallante (c) practices opening her locker during Locker Day at the Millstone Township Middle School. ERIC SUCAR staff MILLSTONE — Although the first day at a new school is trying…

  • Shout out to the Hamilton-based State Police

    Over the last couple of years, I’ve heard concerns of others about the N.J. State Police’s ability to provide coverage and respond to the needs of the greater Upper Freehold Township and Millstone communities. After my experiences this weekend, I felt compelled to dispel some concerns in this regard. On Saturday, Aug. 25th, I arrived…

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