• ‘Cuts for a Cure’ cut-a-thon exceeds goal

    Maryann Lavery Minnella (l-r), John Lavery, Donna Lavery Vasile and Karen Lavery Hagy have raised more than $18,000 for pancreatic cancer research. SAYREVILLE — Last week’s “Cuts for a Cure” cut-a-thon at The Hair Shop on Washington Road in Parlin was more successful than salon owner Maryann Lavery- Minnella ever expected. Lavery-Minnella along with her…

  • Spotswood H.S. classes of ’78-’82 to celebrate

    Graduates of Spotswood High School classes of 1978-82 are invited to a multiyear reunion planned for 4-10 p.m. July 30 at the outdoor picnic pavilion at Spotswood American Legion Post No. 253, DeVoe Avenue. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Cost is $40 per person; price includes beer, wine, soda and a buffet dinner. For…

  • Community invited to June 18 Health Fair

    The Robert Wood Johnson (RWJ) Fitness and Wellness Center, Route 9 and Ernston Road, Old Bridge, will host a grand-opening celebration and Community Health Fair 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 18. The day will feature health screenings, fitness, food, contests and prizes. Scheduled highlights will include fitness demonstrations; cholesterol and glucose screenings; facial screenings; blood-pressure checks;…

  • Comedians, vocalist to perform June 18

    The Greenbriar at Whittingham adult community, Monroe, will present comedians Mal Z. Lawrence and Freddie Roman and vocalist Joanne Engel in a show set for 8 p.m. June 18 at the Richard P. Marasco Performing Arts Center, Monroe Township High School, Perrineville Road. Tickets cost $22 per person in advance or at the door. To…

  • Participants welcome at Knights golf event

    Old Bridge Knights Pop Warner will hold its first Golf Outing July 25 at Pebble Creek Golf Club, 40 Route 537, Colts Neck. Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. Cost is $150 per golfer; $40 for lunch only. Complete-event price includes breakfast, snacks, refreshments, lunch and dessert. Each golfer will receive two tickets for entry…

  • South River revved up for Cruise Nights

    SOUTH RIVER — Fans of classic cars will come from near and far to check out the wheels brought into town for the summer Cruise Nights. The popular event will return for its ninth year, running from 5 to 9 p.m. on June 16 and July 21. A rain date of Aug. 18 has been…

  • Golf event to benefit Civil Air Patrol

    The CivilAir Patrol’s New Jersey Wing is planning to launch its first fundraising golf tournament at the Miry Run Country Club in Robbinsville on June 20. The four-person scramble will include 18 holes of golf with cart, a special commemorative shirt, lunch, barbecue dinner and an awards celebration after the tournament. In addition to prizes,…

  • Applications offered for 5K run and walk

    The 34th annual Frog Hollow Swim and Tennis Club 5K Run and Health Walk will take place June 25 at the club, Ferris Street, off South Pine Avenue, South Amboy. Registration is set for 7:30 a.m. The 5K will begin at 9 a.m. The event also will feature a free Youth Fun Run, awards, T-shirts,…

  • Six townhouses destroyed in afternoon blaze in Sayreville

    BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — After an initial call about an exterior air conditioner fire at a Park Village townhouse, borough firefighters and crews from seven other towns fought for 45 minutes to control what turned into a threealarm blaze that gutted six homes. Firefighters responding to the call on Daisy Court at…

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