• The Rev. Paul C. Respass

    The Rev. Respass, 79, of East Brunswick, died Feb. 3, 2011, at home. An ordained minister with the Assemblies of God for 39 years, he served as assistant pastor of East Brunswick Assembly of God and later co-founded Central Pentecostal Assembly with the Rev. Norman Kirk. He went on to become senior pastor and was…

  • Clorindo Marra

    Mr. Marra, 82, of Monroe, died Feb. 25, 2011, in Saint Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick. He was predeceased by his wife, Virginia C. Guerriero Marra, in 2008. Surviving are a son, Valdemiro Marra, and his wife, Maria Teresa, of New Hyde Park, N.Y.; a daughter, Maria Soto, and her husband, Joseph, of Manalapan; two…

  • Marlboro residents thinking about sister city

    Nanto City, Japan, was not devastated by pair of natural disasters By Rebecca Morton MARLBORO — The images of devastated Japanese communities filled with rubble from an earthquake that measured 9.0 on the Richter scale and mud from a tsunami that followed the earthquake have filled the news media since the tragic events occurred March…

  • JP Stevens’ diamond prospects resting on its pitching staff

    BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent Former John P. Stevens High School baseball standout Dave Marzano wants his alma mater to return to the days when it regularly competed for the Greater Middlesex Conference Red Division and Tournament titles. He has as much stake, if not more, in how the Hawks perform — he’s the coach. “Since…

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    Edison High School’s Rachel Groom uses a head fake to get defender Morgan Taylor, from Paterson’s JFK High School, during the NJSIAA Group IV semifinal game played March 10 at Union High School. Edison saw its great tournament run end with a 73-50 loss. JEFF GRANIT staff

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    Registration for Midtown Little League’s 2011 season has begun. Baseball and softball for ages 5 to 14 is $85 for first child; $40 for each additional child; $150 for families of three or more children. There is a $50 work bond per family, which is refunded after two of three duties have been completed. Duties…

  • Goals remain the same for St. Joe’s lacrosse: titles

    BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent Lacrosse is no longer a rising sport in area high schools. It has arrived. What hasn’t changed is how St. Joseph High School of Metuchen continues to dominate the Greater Middlesex Conference and be one of the top teams in New Jersey. Consider the Falcons’ résumé during the last five years…

  • Sky Blue coach tests his club against overseas competition

    WPS 2009 champs will open regular season April 10 in Piscataway BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent Soccer players engage in a scrimmage during tryouts for the Sky Blue FC women’s soccer team at the Metuchen Sportsplex, Durham Avenue, on March 6. The team kicks off its season at Yurcak Field in Piscataway April 10. SCOTT FRIEDMAN…

  • JCC to offer class on U.S. government

    The Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Road in Edison, will offer all members of the community an opportunity to attend classes on U.S. government beginning April 6 from 7 to 8 p.m. Classes will be taught by a state-certified U.S. history teacher and will include topics on the U.S. Constitution, the…

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