• Edison’s Stewart quickly becomes a top halfback in GMC

    Edison’s Stewart quickly becomes a top halfback in GMC

    By Jimmy Allinder It would be easy to mistake James Stewart for a streaking red locomotive trimmed in yellow zooming down the football field at Edison High School since the NJ Transit train tracks are close by. However, that’s what the sturdy and lightning-quick halfback resembles when he takes a handoff and powers his way…

  • On Campus

    On Campus

    Fawnia Lesman of Edison earned Dean’s List honors at Becker College, Worcester, Massachusetts, for the spring 2016 semester. The Dean’s List recognizes all full-time students (24 or more credit hours earned for the academic year; 12 minimum each semester — September through May) whose term grade point average is 3.50 or higher with no grade…

  • Volunteers needed to assist victims of domestic violence

    Volunteers needed to assist victims of domestic violence

    180 Turning Lives Around, a private nonprofit organization in Monmouth County, provides support and advocacy to victims of domestic violence in the aftermath of an emotional and traumatic experience with the assistance of its response team volunteers, according to a press release. 180 will be conducting a 40-hour training course for new Domestic Violence Response…

  • ‘Five Women Wearing the Same Dress’ set for this weekend

    ‘Five Women Wearing the Same Dress’ set for this weekend

    Constellation Production Company will present a benefit production of the comedy, “Five Women Wearing the Same Dress,” at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Aug. 6 and 2 p.m. Aug. 7 at the Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church St., Middletown. Partial proceeds will benefit area charities. Directed by Amanda Faria, the comedy is about five very different bridesmaids who find themselves hiding…

  • For youngest son, back to school carries an air of excitement

    For youngest son, back to school carries an air of excitement

    I went into the local supercenter last week and was overwhelmed with the onslaught of school supplies. The aisles were lined with reams of paper, the end caps were stocked with Elmer’s glue, and a large sign hung from the ceiling that boasted of three-tab folders at unbelievable prices. Back in the day, the first…

  • Freehold Clippers chasing after ABCCL championship

    Freehold Clippers chasing after ABCCL championship

    By Tim Morris With the memory of last year’s early exit from the playoffs still lingering, the Freehold Clippers head into the postseason a team on a mission. “The way last year ended is in the back of our minds,” the Clippers’ standout center fielder, Jason Lundy, said. “We can win it all.” As the…

  • YMCA announces free diabetes prevention program

    YMCA announces free diabetes prevention program

    The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge and South Amboy is offering 15 slots, free of charge, in the next session of the YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program, to people who are at risk to develop Type 2 diabetes. Residents who are currently enrolled in Medicaid or are eligible for Medicaid may enroll in this year-long program…

  • Spotswood seniors invited to participate in first Olympics

    Spotswood seniors invited to participate in first Olympics

    The 2016 Spotswood Senior Olympics will be held at 1 p.m. Aug. 25 at the Spotswood Office on Aging, 1 Arlington Ave., Suite 401, Spotswood. Participate in the first Senior Olympics. All events will be played indoors. Admission is free. To register, call 732-251-3432.

  • Bourne is back

    Bourne is back

    By Paul Hall It’s been nine years since Matt Damon did a Bourne film. Now Damon and director Paul Greengrass reunite for the new film Jason Bourne, to reenergize the franchise. For those of you who haven’t seen the franchise’s previous films, here’s a bit of the backstory. Jason Bourne (Damon) is a weapon for…

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