• Memorial march

    Members of the John Basilone Detachment of the Marine Corps League, led by Honor Guard Capt. Mel Meszaros of South Amboy, march down John Street during South Amboy’s Memorial Day parade on May 22. Right: Mel Meszaros of South Amboy leads the Honor Guard. PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN

  • Two photographers captured social landscape, and soul

    Works of Winogrand, Clark on display at Zimmerli Garry Winogrand and Larry Clark began redefining photography in the 1960s, documenting the American social landscape in out-of-the-ordinary black-and-white photographs of people engaged in ordinary activities. Garry Winogrand photograph in New York City, from the series, “Women Are Better Than Men, Not Only Have They Survived, They…

  • Judge throws out groups’ National Lead lawsuit

    Environmental groups had sued former factory owner and various gov’t agencies BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer Afederal court judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by two environmental groups last year over the cleanup of the former National Lead site. The Edison Wetlands Association and NY/NJ Baykeeper filed the suit last August against several parties, including…

  • In style at Old Bridge High School

    Students cap year of fashion designing with the school’s first-ever Fashion Week BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer Look out, “Project Runway.” Old Bridge High School has coached a new generation of fashion designers who have just held their very own Fashion Week. Sydney Candido, a clothing and design student at Old Bridge High School, models…

  • Flag Day celebration on tap at legion post

    American Legion Post No. 253 will hold a Flag Day celebration at 7 p.m. June 14 at the post home, DeVoe Avenue, Spotswood. The public is welcome to attend. Individuals who have a flag that needs to be retired are encouraged to bring the flag to post home before June 12. For more information, call…

  • Nuclear power, climate to be topic

    M.V. Ramana, Ph.D., a research scholar in science, technology and environmental policy at Princeton University, will offer a presentation titled “Can Nuclear Power Be, Or Should It Be, the Solution to Climate Change?” at the next meeting of the Coalition for Peace Action of Monroe Township set for 10 a.m. June 16 in the Monroe…

  • Concert to benefit wounded military

    Family & Friends for Freedom Funds will present a benefit concert at 8 p.m. June 12 at the George Street Playhouse, New Brunswick. Proceeds will go to America’s wounded military and their families. The concert will feature Gene Ferrari, who has performed with Don Rickles, Bob Newhart, Joan Rivers, Bob Hope, Jackie Mason and others.…

  • Golfers, sponsors sought for tourney

    The Summit Engine Company of the South River Fire Department will hold its second annual Golf Outing June 18 at Bunker Hill Golf Course, Griggstown section of Franklin. Shotgun start is planned for 1 p.m. The event will feature a scramble format. Cost is $110 per golfer and includes golf and cart, food and beverages…

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