• There’s something for everyone at the New Jersey Film Festival

    Zack Morrison, of E. Brunswick, to screen documentary about Rutgers/Princeton rivalry BY STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer Rubaiyat Hossain’s “Meherjaan” is described as an expertly crafted and controversial feature film from Bangladesh. NEW BRUNSWICK — The popular New Jersey Film Festival is gearing up for its fall season with selections that include directors or producers from…

  • Sunday liquor store hours could be extended in S.B.

    Council members aim to aid local businesses during slow economy BY DEANNA McLAFFERTY Correspondent In an effort to aid local businesses in a struggling economy, the South Brunswick Council discussed extending Sunday liquor store hours at its Aug. 7 meeting. Currently, residents seeking to buy alcohol on Sundays must do so before liquor stores are…

  • So. Brunswick has recordbreaking ‘Night’ on Aug. 7

    National Night Out sees 6,200 visitors; organizers hope for national recognition BY DEANNA McLAFFERTY Correspondent Madison Dowding, 7, and her brother Tyler Albert-Dowding, 9, pick out their ducks while their mother, Mary, looks on during the 29th annual National Night Out celebration at Rowland Park in South Brunswick on Aug. 7. SCOTT FRIEDMAN South Brunswick…

  • Area stars help Matrix win championship at AAABA national tournament

    BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent D.J. Roche Several local players helped the New Brunswick Matrix win the championship at the 68th annual All American Amateur Baseball Association’s (AAABA) National Tournament in Johnstown, Pa. on Aug. 11. Former Old Bridge standout Jon Young, who now pitches for Rutgers University, was named the tournament MVP for picking up…

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    John McDermott will be at the Hazlet Township Library on Aug. 20 at 7:30 p.m. to discuss his book, “A Legend in His Own Mind.” In his book, Dermott, who starred at Raritan High School and Brookdale Community College in basketball, chronicled his basketball life, his descent to drug and alcohol addiction and his recovery.…

  • Former Shore area standout Brodeur wins Asbury Park 5K on Aug. 11

    Ex-MU standout Nelson takes women’s race Andrew Brodeur, who was a Shore Conference crosscountry champion while attending Brick Memorial High School, won the Asbury Park 5K when he returned to the area on Aug. 11. Brodeur, who was an NJSIAA Meet of Champions runner up and Foot Locker Nationals qualifier in high school before starring…

  • Photos

    The streets of Fair Haven were clogged with riders of all ages and expertise levels as the town held its fourth annual Tour de Fair Haven bicycle races on Aug. 12. Above, cyclists in the Men’s Elite race roll through the streets of Fair Haven. The 1.7-mile circuit took the riders along the scenic Navesink…

  • Race organizers say kinship marks women’s triathlon

    Jersey Girl Triathlon benefits 180 Turning Lives Around BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer More than 1,800 women bikers, swimmers and runners participated in a triathalon to benefit 180 Turning Lives Around on July 29 in Long Branch. LONG BRANCH — The 1,800 women bikers, swimmers and runners who converged on the city earlier this month…

  • Pamela T. Patock

    Ms. Patock, 57, of Beachwood, died August 2, 2012 at St. Barnabas Hospice, Long Branch. She was born in Little Silver but lived in Beachwood for the past 25 years. Surviving are her children, Matthew Carmody of Beachwood and Katie Carmody of N.C.; a brother, Jay Patock and his wife Carol of Oceanport; and a…

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