• Warriors focused on reaching state football championship

    Warriors focused on reaching state football championship

    By Wayne Witkowski When New Egypt High School senior two-way lineman and team captain Julian Viera sat in a June meeting with new football coach Steve Fence, the “12 Mentality” stuck in his mind. “I remember how energized [Fence] was, so fired up and how he talked about the ’12 Mentality,’ how we should want…

  • Police seek suspects in Howell park vandalism incident

    Police seek suspects in Howell park vandalism incident

    HOWELL – Police are seeking the individuals responsible for spray painting swastikas at Echo Lake Park on Maxim-Southard Road, Howell. In a press release issued on Aug. 29, police said they learned of the vandalism that day when an individual reported that swastikas – recognized as a symbol of Nazi Germany – had been spray…

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  • Colts Neck police chief serves suspension

    Colts Neck police chief serves suspension

    By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer COLTS NECK – Police Chief Kevin Sauter is serving an unpaid five-day suspension this week, from Aug. 29 through Sept. 2. At a special meeting on Aug. 24, the Township Committee enacted a recommendation for Sauter’s suspension that was made by retired state Superior Court Judge Robert O’Hagan. From Oct. 23-28,…

  • Barrons’ girls soccer team takes aim at White Division title

    Barrons’ girls soccer team takes aim at White Division title

    By Jeff Appelblatt In the last two years at Woodbridge High School, Jordan Vazquez was known as an elite scorer. By now, every Woodbridge opponent knows she’s the top threat to look out for. Or so they thought. As the season nears, teams are starting to realize that the 33-goal scorer will no longer be…

  • Nails in the Wall to exhibit ‘Great Spirits Among Us’ beginning Sept. 24

    Nails in the Wall to exhibit ‘Great Spirits Among Us’ beginning Sept. 24

    “Great Spirits Among Us: Saints, Prophets, Holy People,” an exhibition of visual arts, showcases the goodness at the heart of every human person. The exhibit opens Sept. 24, 2-5 p.m., with live music and refreshments, provided by the Metuchen Inn, and is free and open to the public. Presentations and an Artists’ Conversation will take…

  • Night of Beatles Music on tap at Elks lodge

    Night of Beatles Music on tap at Elks lodge

    East Brunswick Elks Lodge No. 2370, in association with Harold Zierdt and Tommy Abousselman, will present Get Back! A Night of Beatles Music 7 p.m.-midnight Sept. 24 at the lodge on the lake, 21 Oakmont Ave. Tommy Abousselman and Friends will perform with special guests Gary Van Scyoc, Jimmy McElligot, Shannon McDonald and other musicians.…

  • Expectations high for Rumson’s girl tennis team

    Expectations high for Rumson’s girl tennis team

    By Warren Rappleyea With a pair of four-year starters at the top of its lineup and several experienced doubles players returning to the fold, coach Maria Manley has high expectations for her girls tennis team at Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School. A year ago, the Bulldogs turned in a solid 10-6 mark but unfortunately played…

  • Dance company to perform at Metuchen pond Sept. 18

    Dance company to perform at Metuchen pond Sept. 18

    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. Sept. 18 at Tommy’s Pond, located on Lake Avenue, Metuchen. The public is invited to bring lawn chairs and refreshments. The rain date is Sept. 25. “Rapture for…

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