• Gift-Basket Auction planned for March 9

    The St. Ambrose Spring Fling Gift Basket Auction is set for 7-11 p.m. March 9 at the church, 81 Throckmorton Lane, Old Bridge. Doors will open 6:30 p.m. The event will feature more than 150 gift baskets . Admission is $20 and includes one sheet of small-prize-table tickets, door and table prizes, coffee, tea, soda…

  • South Amboy St. Paddy’s parade set for March 10

    SOUTH AMBOY — Thousands of parade enthusiasts are gearing up once again for the city’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. This year’s parade, one of the largest in the state, will be held March 10. A highlight for South Amboy each year, the parade has thrived due to donations from local businesses and corporations. The…

  • A visit from the Captain

    Old Bridge native Pat Cashin, as Captain Kangaroo, worked with the staff of the Old Bridge Public Library for story hour on Feb. 23. He read to the children, participated in Bubble Time, and did a small juggling and plate-spinning performance. He also visited the Glenn and McDivitt schools the same day.

  • College to honor Milltown resident at scholarship gala

    EDISON — Xenia Balabkins of Milltown will receive the Spirit of Middlesex award at the Middlesex County College Scholarship Gala on March 3. The gala will include a performance by illusionist David Garrity, food and drink, and tributes to a local corporation and two distinguished individuals. “It’s going to be a wonderful evening and a…

  • Children take the lead at school board meeting

    Annual program has fifth-graders take on roles of BOE members & officials BY DEANNAMcLAFFERTY Staff Writer Maham Akhtar stands with her counterpart, Truman School Principal Linda Coffey, after offering school updates to the Board of Education. SAYREVILLE — The microphones sat a little lower and the voices rang a little higher at the Board of…

  • St. Pat’s Dinner-Dance on tap at O.B. Knights

    A St. Patrick’s Day Dinner-Dance is planned for 7:30-11:30 p.m. March 17 at Knights of Columbus Council No. 4815, 61 Pine St., Old Bridge. The eventwill feature music by a DJ and a traditional St. Patrick’s Day dinner featuring soda bread, wine, tap beer, soda, coffee, tea and desserts. There will be a cash bar…

  • Hospital to sponsor HIV group meetings

    Raritan Bay Medical Center will hold HIV support group meetings 6-8 p.m. March 5, 12, 19 and 26 at the hospital’s PerthAmboy division, 530 New Brunswick Ave. Individuals diagnosed with or caring for someone coping with HIV are welcome to attend. Free and confidential rapid HIV testing is provided by the medical center, with results…

  • O.B. man goes full circle with filmmaker award

    After more than 20 years attending film fest, Jet Wintzer wins with a film of his own BYADAM JOSEPH DRICI Staff Writer Jet Wintzer plays the world’s last DJ in his latest film, “Towers.” OLD BRIDGE — Local filmmaker Jet Wintzer and his latest film, “Towers,” won the grand prize for Best Feature at last…

  • CODA

    A more humane approach to battle for the Holy Grail GREG BEAN There’s a great scene in the hilarious classic movie “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” where Arthur faces the Black Knight because the knight won’t let him pass. They fight, andArthur chops off the Black Knight’s left arm. “’Tis just a scratch,” the…

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