• South Brunswick library to host winter events, classes, workshops

    The South Brunswick Library, 110 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction, will host the following winter events: • Jan. 22, Friends of Daphne Powell Concert: Makhelat HaMercaz Choir • Jan. 25, qigong workshop (registration suggested) • Jan. 28, Chinese New Year performance (free tickets required) • South Brunswick Camera Club, first Wednesday of the month; next meeting…

  • Local church prays for peace, remembers fallen heroes

    Special Mass at St. Augustine of Canterbury remembers those killed in military John Backovsky, a retired U.S. Marine Corps officer, presented a candle in remembrance of all Marines killed in action during the history of the United States, during a Solemn Mass for World Day of Prayer for Peace at St. Augustine of Canterbury on…

  • So. Brunswick council looks forward to prosperous 2012

    Attracting businesses, forming teen action committee are among upcoming goals BY DEANNAMcLAFFERTY Staff Writer The South Brunswick Township Council offered a hopeful but sobering prediction for 2012’s fiscal prospects at its reorganization meeting Jan. 3. During the short Tuesday conference, Mayor Frank Gambatese and Councilmen Joseph Camarota, John O’Sullivan and Chris Killmurray praised municipal officials…

  • N.B. elects Indian-American council president

    Shanti Narra sworn in Jan. 2; mayor, two councilmen resume positions BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Shanti Narra became the first Southeast Asian American to be named North Brunswick Township Council president . During the council’s reorganization meeting Jan. 2, Narra was joined by her mother and sister as she was sworn in. She said…

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    Riana Marques, 2, of North Brunswick, shoots for a hole in one during a children’s carnival held by the North Brunswick Township High School Key Club on Jan. 6. SCOTT FRIEDMAN

  • Hawks invited to MLS combine

    Monmouth University senior defender R.J. Allen (Old Bridge/St. Joseph’s) has been selected to take part in the 2012 MLS (Major League Soccer) Player Combine, that concludes this week in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Allen joins former Hawks Hugh MacDonald, Bryan Meredith and Ryan Kinne as recent Monmouth players to participate in the combine, which precedes the…

  • Area teams to be featured at Boardwalk Hoop Group Showcase

    Many of the area’s basketball standouts and best teams will be on display on Jan. 14-15 at the Boardwalk Hoop Group Showcase Long Branch High School in Long Branch will host 10 games (five games each day). Most of the boys and girls teams that will be competing are ranked among the top 25 teams…

  • Indoor auto racing returns to Atlantic City

    I ndoor auto racing will return to Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City for the 10th consecutive year under the promotion of Len Sammons. Sammons has confirmed that the events will be held on Feb. 3-4. Ted Christopher from Plainville, Conn., will return to defend the “Gambler’s Classic” title he won in 2011 in the headline…

  • Spartan bowlers are still throwing strikes

    Ocean boys 24-0 in A Central BYWARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent With 24 victories in as many games, the Ocean Township High School boys bowling team is rolling along in the fast lane this winter and looks like a solid threat to repeat as NJSIAA Group II state champions. The Spartans have been downright dominant in Shore…

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