• Young players expected to contribute for South River

    By JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent I t’s apparent that if South River High School’s boys’ basketball team is to win games this season, it will need to rely on the quick development of young, untested players. Head coach Rodney Harris, entering his seventh season, lists no fewer than three freshmen — Derrick Whitaker, Zachary Rafano and…

  • Ice Breaker Wrestling Tournament

    SCOTT FRIEDMAN South River High School’s Brandon Szerszen hangs on to defeat East Brunswick High School’s David Laureta in their 145-pound match at the Ice Breaker Wrestling Tournament at Old Bridge High School Dec. 19. Szerszen advanced, winning by a decision.

  • Adult Craft Night scheduled at library

    The Sayreville Public Library, Washington Road, will present the next installment in its Adult Craft Night series 6-8 p.m. Jan. 14. Theresa Chuntz will lead participants in making a Piece of My Heart Mirror using puzzle pieces, glitter and wooden-heart mirrors. For more information or to register, email Alaina at [email protected]; call 732-727-0212, ext. 25;…

  • Old Bridge native performs in televised Christmas concert

    OLD BRIDGE — Dana Rogers, a native of Old Bridge who is a songwriting major at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, recently performed in the “Christmas at Belmont” concert at Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center, a performance which was taped live and will air nationally this holiday season on PBS. Two-time Grammy winner Kathy Mattea served…

  • House-decorating contest set in Monroe

    The Monroe Township Recreation Department will sponsor its annual Holiday House- Decorating Contest for township residents. Judges will view the entries through Dec. 31, depending upon weather conditions. Residents are asked to leave on their decorative lights during the course of the judging. Winners will be presented with their awards at the Jan. 11 meeting…

  • Spotswood accountant admits to being in illegal ‘Situation’

    SPOTSWOOD — The former tax preparer for television personality Michael “The Situation” Sorrentino and his brother Marc Sorrentino pleaded guilty on Dec. 16 to filing fraudulent tax returns on their behalf. Gregg Mark, 51, of Spotswood, admitted to one count of conspiracy to defraud the United States, according to a statement prepared by U.S. Attorney…

  • Library will hold Lizard Guys Dec. 27

    The Lizard Guys, an educational-entertainment group, will offer a presentation beginning 12:30 p.m. Dec. 27 at the Old Bridge Public Library, Route 516 and Cottrell Drive. The event is aimed at ages 5 and up. Group members will hold lizards, snakes, turtles, frogs and various bugs. They will explain where each creature comes from, provide…

  • District offering special-ed services

    The Child Study Team for the Milltown School District is seeking to identify preschool age and school-age students who are in need of special-education and related services, as well as students with disabilities, regardless of the severity of the disabilities, who are attending nonpublic schools. In addition, the district is interested in identifying the needs…

  • Seniors offer trip to Hunterdon Hills

    Our Lady of Victories (OLV) Seniors will sponsor a Feb. 13, 2016, bus trip to see “Rock ’n’ Roll USA” at the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, Hampton. The bus will depart at 4:45 p.m. from the OLV lower parking lot, Main Street, Sayreville. Return is scheduled for approximately 10 p.m. Cost is $95 and includes the…

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