• JAMESBURG: police say don’t wave down MCAT bus

    David Kilby, Managing Editor    JAMESBURG — Due to the density of the borough and business of its roads, Jamesburg police have voiced their concern of bus riders flagging down the Middlesex County Area Transit bus that goes to Princeton Junction Train Station.    ”We have a problem with safety in people flagging down the bus,” said…

  • Falcons bowling teams enjoyed successful seasons

    BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent A t first glance, the 7-6-1 and 8-8 records for the Monroe Township High School bowling teams this past winter seem average. But when the competition is made up of teams from the Greater Middlesex Conference, which features some of the best teams in the state, the Falcons enjoyed what only…

  • Fast break

    Spotswood High School’s Jenny Marrazo pulls down a rebound against Metuchen during the Feb. 10 game played in Metuchen. The visiting Chargers lost the Greater Middlesex Conference game, 49-40. ERIC SUCAR staff

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    Teams are being formed for the Middlesex County Parks and Recreation Office’s Spring Slo-Pitch Softball Leagues. The Men’s Sunday League will begin play in late March, and the Thursday Night Coed League will begin in early April. Applications and payment are due by March 9 and are accepted on a first-come basis. Final team rosters…

  • Schleifer, Profaci win region wrestling titles

    BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent Experience is always helpful in a wrestler’s ability to win big matches. However, nothing replaces natural talent when the stakes are highest. That was proven by John Schleifer from East Brunswick and Sal Profaci from Monroe, a sophomore and freshman, respectively, as each captured Region 7 championships Feb. 25 at Hunterdon…

  • St. Joe’s is accumulating championships this winter

    BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent St. Joseph High School’s Quenton DeCosey (25) and North Brunswick’s Khai Blackwell (5) go up for a rebound during the Greater Middlesex Conference Tournament championship game played at Rutgers University’s Louis Brown Athletic Center in Piscataway. The Falcons defended their championship with a 70-65 win. JEFF GRANIT staff I f you…

  • Marie T. Tipton Owens

    Mrs. Owens, 90, of Spotswood, died Feb. 17, 2012, in Madison Center, Old Bridge. Prior to her retirement, she was employed as a clerk/secretary at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, where she worked for more than 20 years. She was predeceased by her husband, Owen Owens. Surviving are three sons, Owen, and his wife, Pat, of…

  • William H. Formica

    Mr. Formica, 87, of Monroe, died Feb. 14, 2012, in The Manor, Freehold Township. He was predeceased by his wife, Anna M., in January. Surviving are a sister, Angelina Maltese of Monroe; two brothers, James Formica of White Plains, N.Y., and Thomas Formica of Decatur, Ga.; two sisters-in-law, Ann Formica of White Plains and Jean…

  • Catherine Patterson

    Mrs. Patterson, 96, of South River, died Feb. 17, 2012, in Golden Living Center, Old Bridge. Surviving are two nephews, Cliff Walling, and his wife, Kimberly, of South River and Michael Preneau of Spring Lake Heights; four nieces, Patricia Walling of Plainfield, Katherine Cabassa of San Jose, Calif., Joyce Burda of Boca Raton, Fla., and…

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