• HILLSBOROUGH: HHS volleyball still consistent

    Raiders had tourney success By Bob Nuse, The Packet Group    The Hillsborough High girls volleyball program has been a model of consistency in its six years as a program.    In three of the years, the Raiders have qualified for the state tournament. In three of the years, they’ve just missed. This year turned out to…

  • MANVILLE: Event presents local talent

    MANVILLE: Event presents local talent

    Rebecca Astorga sings during the Manville Public Library “Manville Idol" event. Photos by Mary Ellen Zangara

  • PRINCETON: Merchants briefed on shoplifting tricks

    By Kristine Snodgrass, Staff Writer    PRINCETON — When it comes to shoplifters, if something doesn’t look right, odds are it’s not, borough police told a group of merchants this week.    Detectives R.T. Allie and Adam Basatemur from the Princeton Borough Police Department gave a presentation at the Princeton Merchants meeting Tuesday night, updating them on…

  • Tricky Tray planned for Nov. 1 at lodge

    South River Women of the Moose No. 884 will hold a Tricky Tray beginning at 2 p.m. Nov. 1 at the Moose Lodge, 49 Reid St. Doors will open at noon. Admission is $5 and will include one sheet of tickets. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, call the lodge at 732-254-5522 or…

  • EBHS senior to lead Oct. 27 blood drive

    A Comet All-Star Cheerleading Community Blood Drive, conducted through New Brunswick Affiliated Hospitals (NBAH) and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, is set for 3-8 p.m. Oct. 27 at the New Jersey Cheer Factory, 10 Alvin Court, Suite 100, East Brunswick. The event is organized by Amanda Friedman, a senior at East Brunswick High…

  • HMFA offers loan for first-time buyers

    With the Nov. 30 deadline looming for prospective first-time homebuyers to purchase a home and receive the benefit of the federal government’s $8,000 tax credit, the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (HMFA) is reminding residents that the agency is offering a loan to assist with closing costs, down payments and other expenses. The…

  • Trunk-or-Treat on tap for Oct. 24 in Monroe

    Monroe Township Girls Softball will present a Trunk-or-Treat Halloween event 7-9 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Monroe softball field complex, 76 Gravel Hill/Spotswood Road, next to the recycling center. The event will feature more than 30 cars to trunk-or-treat, a DJ, games, candy, hamburgers, hot dogs, hot cider, hot chocolate and more. Cost is $2…

  • Donors sought for Oct. 24 blood drive

    Christ Memorial Lutheran Church, Old Stage Road, East Brunswick, will sponsor a blood drive for New Jersey Blood Services 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Oct. 24. Individuals age 16 are now able to donate with a parent’s permission. To schedule an appointment or for more information, call the church office at 732-251-5454.

  • Dinners continue at Italian-American Club

    The Sgt. John Basilone Italian-American Club will offer its next weekly Tuesday-Night Dinner at 6:15 p.m. Oct. 27 at the Imperial Music Center, 48 Appleby Ave., South River. The fresh-cooked homemade dinner will include lentil soup, salad, ravioli or penne with meat sauce, dessert, coffee and tea. Menus change each week. Cost is $10. For…

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