• Students invited to Eco-Adventures at EARTH Center

    Students invited to Eco-Adventures at EARTH Center

    Middlesex County students entering grades four through seven are invited to attend a fun summer program that focuses on the environment. “Eco-Adventures at the EARTH Center” is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 22-26. The program will take place at the EARTH Center, located in Davidson’s Mill Pond Park at 42 Riva Ave.,…

  • Food Truck Festival slated for Aug. 20 in Edison

    Food Truck Festival slated for Aug. 20 in Edison

    The Edison Chamber of Commerce is holding a Food Truck Festival on Aug. 20, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Papaianni Park, 100 Municipal Road. Cost is $5 per person at the gate; children ages 10 and under are free. More than 20 gourmet food trucks will be on hand to tantalize your taste buds,…

  • On Campus

    On Campus

    Jillian P. Mathews of Edison was named to the 2016 spring semester dean’s list at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana,  Pennsylvania. She is pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree with a double major in ecology, conservation and environmental biology and geology. She is a graduate of Edison High School, Edison, and the daughter of Glenn…

  • Metuchen’s ‘Double Feature Under the Stars’ set for Aug. 20

    Metuchen’s ‘Double Feature Under the Stars’ set for Aug. 20

    The Metuchen Arts Council and the Metuchen Recreation Commission will present a “Double Feature Under the Stars” on Aug. 20 in Oakland Park on Oakland Ave., Metuchen. “Toy Story” (1995) will begin at 8 p.m. followed by “The Princess Bride” (1987) at approximately 9:45 p.m. The field opens at 7:30 p.m. Bring lawn chairs, a…

  • Summer concert series announced in Metuchen

    Summer concert series announced in Metuchen

    Metuchen’s outdoor Summer Concerts Series, “Metuchen Rocks!” gets underway at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 11 with Carrie Jackson and her Jazzin’ All Star Ensemble. The free concert will take place on the Metuchen Summer Stage located on the corner of New and Center streets in downtown Metuchen. In the event of rain, the concerts will be held…

  • Avenel Arts Center to include studios, galleries, performance space

    Avenel Arts Center to include studios, galleries, performance space

    WOODBRIDGE — Woodbridge Township officials will receive grant funding to create the Avenel Arts Center at Station Village. The $50 million project will transform the 27-acre former industrial site into mixed-use, community-centered, arts-related retail, according to information provided by the Middlesex County Office of Communication. The village will include more than 50,000 square feet of…

  • Summer basketball tourneys helping Lancers build team chemistry

    Summer basketball tourneys helping Lancers build team chemistry

    By Matthew Rocco A whirlwind summer has taken the St. John Vianney High School girls basketball team through Maryland and the local Maroon and White Team Camp. After a week of facing top-ranked schools, the Lancers feel ready for anything heading into the new school year. The Lancers will be forced to regroup after losing…

  • In the service

    In the service

    U.S. Air Force Airman Imalei A. Chipoco graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also earn four…

  • Freehold Township chasing Junior League Eastern Regional pennant

    Freehold Township chasing Junior League Eastern Regional pennant

    By Tim Morris All the excitement created by the Freehold Township Little League Major League All-Star Team has served as added motivation for the Freehold Township Junior League all-stars. While the Major League all-stars were off to Bristol, Connecticut, for their Mid-Atlantic Regional tournament, the Juniors were at home playing for the same stakes —…

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