• Sims, Kane run unopposed for Freehold Borough council seats

    Sims, Kane run unopposed for Freehold Borough council seats

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer FREEHOLD – Two incumbent members of the Borough Council in Freehold Borough are running unopposed for a pair of three-year terms on the governing body in the Nov. 8 election. Democrats Kevin Kane and Jaye Sims are seeking re-election. Sims is serving as the council president in 2016. Kane has…

  • Jaguars hope to rebound from gridiron loss to Brick Township

    Jaguars hope to rebound from gridiron loss to Brick Township

    By Wayne Witkowski Jackson Memorial High School’s injury riddled football team faces an uphill climb in the Shore Conference A South Division after losing to Brick Township High School for the third year in a row. Unlike closely contested games the past two seasons, Brick Township 29-6 victory Sept. 16 was a more convincing one…

  • Talks to focus on slogans, jingles of ’50s, ’60s, ’70s

    Talks to focus on slogans, jingles of ’50s, ’60s, ’70s

    The East Brunswick Historical Society, 78 Milltown Road, will present a new lecture series titled “Commercials and Jingles From the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s.” Lawrence Goldsmith will offer the first talk, “Jingles,” 2 p.m. Oct. 2. Goldsmith will screen a video and discuss how, through catchy jingles, advertising influenced lives and individuals living as part…

  • ‘Name That Song’ dinner party set for Oct. 19

    ‘Name That Song’ dinner party set for Oct. 19

    The Brunswick Women’s Connection invites all women to the “Name That Song” dinner party from 7-8:45 p.m. on Oct. 19 at Pierre’s, 582 Georges Rd., Monmouth Junction. Doors open 6:30 p.m. The evening will feature vocalist, pianist and dance artist Carla Virola of Carla V Entertainment, as well as inspirational speaker Lorraine Monica who will share her story…

  • Senior group offers trip to Resorts Casino, A.C.

    Senior group offers trip to Resorts Casino, A.C.

    Jamesburg Senior Citizens will host a Sept. 26 trip to Resorts Casino, Atlantic City. Sign-in is set for 10:15-10:45 a.m. at the Jamesburg Senior Center, 139 Stevens Ave. The bus will depart at 11 a.m. Cost is $30 per person and includes transportation and a $25 return in slot play. All are welcome to attend.…

  • Dance company to perform at Metuchen pond Sept. 25

    Dance company to perform at Metuchen pond Sept. 25

    The Metuchen Arts Council announces the presentation of “Rapture for a Season,” an outdoor dance performance by the New Jersey dance company, DanceSpora, will begin at 3 p.m. on Sept. 25 at Tommy’s Pond, located on Lake Avenue, Metuchen. The public is invited to bring lawn chairs and refreshments. “Rapture for a Season” was originally…

  • Milltown council will decide on easement at next month’s meeting

    Milltown council will decide on easement at next month’s meeting

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MILLTOWN — The Borough Council will decide next month whether or not to approve an easement allowing truck traffic to travel in and out of the Milltown Public Library’s driveway from a heating and air conditioning business that was approved by the Planning Board in June. Attorney Mark Goldstein, of…

  • Bombing suspect graduated from Edison High

    Bombing suspect graduated from Edison High

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — The explosions over the weekend in Seaside Park and the Chelsea section of New York City, led law enforcement to Ahmad Khan Rahami, a 2007 Edison High School graduate. A yearbook photo of a smiling Rahami, 28, floated around social media, after the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI),…

  • Two River Theater announces ‘The Lion in Winter’ cast

    Two River Theater announces ‘The Lion in Winter’ cast

    Two River Theater, under the leadership of Artistic Director John Dias and Managing Director Michael Hurst, announces the cast and creative team for its production of James Goldman’s “The Lion in Winter”, directed by Tyne  Rafaeli. The production will run Nov. 12-Dec. 4, with the opening night at 8 p.m. on Nov. 18. The lead…

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