• Watt begins to make her mark at Harvard

    BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Staff Writer Things are falling into place for Jackson Memorial High School graduate and former New Jersey state shot put champion Shannon Watt in her college career at Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass. After struggling with illness for most of January, Watt put together her second straight solid performance for the Crimson, throwing…

  • Talented grapplers set for District 21 action

    Manalapan to host tourney; Howell & Jackson Memorial will vie for team honors BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer The Howell High School vs. Jackson Memorial High School wrestling rivalry will resume this weekend. Jackson Memorial High School’s Dallas Winston (r) drives Hunterdon Central High School’s Cody Lewis to the mat during their 171-pound bout in…

  • Olympic chiropractor will speak at temple

    Dr. Ira A. Shapiro will discuss his participation at two Olympic Games as chiropractor for the U.S. Olympic team in a program set for 10:15 a.m. Feb. 21 at Congregation Beth Ohr, Route 516, Old Bridge. A complimentary bagel breakfast will be served at 10 a.m. Dr. Shapiro served as a member of the medical…

  • Scouts to present International Bazaar

    Sayreville-South Amboy Girl Scouts will hold its annual International Bazaar 1- 3 p.m. Feb. 20 in the cafeteria at St. Mary Grammar School, Second Street and Stevens Avenue, South Amboy. The event will feature more than 10 different country displays, food samples, crafts, games and entertainment. Admission fee is $2, plus a nonperishable food item…

  • Mom’s Night Out will benefit school

    The Early Childhood Learning Center of Temple B’nai Shalom will host a Mom’s Night Out fundraiser 7-10 p.m. Feb. 25 at the temple, Fern and Old Stage roads, East Brunswick. The event will feature classes in scrapbooking and jewelry-making and more than 20 vendors. Snacks will be served. Proceeds will benefit the Early Childhood Learning…

  • WWII cryptographer to appear at library

    A program titled “World War II Cryptography” is planned for 1:30 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. Robert Moore, a military veteran and cryptographic specialist in the World War II European theater, will speak about his secret missions during the war. Communications with the military…

  • Proceeds Night to aid Sayreville school PTO

    The Sayreville Middle School PTO will host a Proceeds Night fundraiser 5-9 p.m. Feb. 23 at TGI Friday’s, Route 9 north, Old Bridge. The restaurant will donate 20 percent of each school supporter’s check (pre-tax, alcohol not included) to the PTO. For more information, call Christine at 732-727-3193.

  • VFW ladies auxiliary plans Feb. 22 meeting

    The Ladies Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4699, Sayreville, will hold its next monthly meeting at 8 p.m. Feb. 22 at the post home, Jernee Mill Road. Refreshments will be served. All women are invited. Guests are asked to bring old cell phones, and knitted scarves, hats and booties to be sent…

  • Nature hike next up at Cheesequake Park

    A nature hike is set to begin at 1 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Cheesequake Park Interpretive Center, Gordon Road, Old Bridge. The event is open to individuals ages 12 and up. For more information, call 732-566-3208.

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