• Leopolda Miluzzo

    Mrs. Miluzzo, 94, of Jackson, died July 18, 2009, at home. She was born in the Bronx, N.Y. She was predeceased by her husband, Sebastian, in 2008. Mrs. Miluzzo is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Bernard and Julie of Bristol, Conn.; a daughter and son-in-law, Jennie Irace and Joseph of Manchester; four grandchildren, Joseph…

  • Swine flu is on the mind of school superintendent

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON — School administrators in Jackson have joined forces with several health agencies in an attempt to combat the spread of H1N1 influenza (also known as swine flu). The topic was discussed at the July 21 meeting of the Jackson Board of Education. Superintendent of Schools Thomas Gialanella said, “Because…

  • Choices can help people find the possibilities in life

    Girl Talk • CLARE MARIE CELANO Icome from a generation of women who fell asleep at night dreaming of white knights and rescues from castles by handsome princes. After falling in love, we’d find a wildflower, pull off the petals, and begin chanting, “He loves me. He loves me not.” It was the thing to…

  • Arrghhhh! Why did you pour milk on the cereal?

    Coda • GREG BEAN The emails started coming in from out-ofstate friends yesterday: “Rabbis and mayors in a corruption probe? Some of which included the sale of body parts? Sounds like you newspaper guys are going to have fun with this.” “Have you gotten your bag of cash yet?” another began. “If you haven’t, what’s…

  • Business Briefs

    The Lakewood Development Corporation, the administrative arm of the Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ), is offering the public a free small business seminar, “Doing Business With the Government: How to Get Your Foot in the Door,” on Aug. 13 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Conference Room C at the Lakewood municipal building, 231 Third…

  • Spotswood H.S. class of 1979 sets reunion

    The Spotswood High School class of 1979 will hold a 30-year class reunion 7-11 pm. Oct. 3 at the Cambridge Inn, Spotswood. Cost is $50 per person and includes hors d’oeuvres, buffet dinner, beer, wine, soda and dessert. Music will be provided by a DJ. Checks should be made payable to Diana Barclay and mailed…

  • Vendors sought for family day, car show

    Vendor and crafter space is available at the Spotswood Drug and Alcohol Alliance Spotswood Family Day and Car Show set for noon-4 p.m. Oct. 17 at Spotswood High School, Summerhill Road. Rain date is Oct. 18. The car show will be sponsored by the Hollywood Nights Cruisers. For more information or to reserve, call Dawn…

  • Jersey Shore is focus of museum exhibition

    The Natural History Department of the Thomas Warne Museum, 4216 Route 516, Old Bridge, is presenting an exhibit titled “Beachcombing Along the Jersey Shore” through Aug. 30. The display features objects found on New Jersey beaches. For more information, log on to www.thomas-warne-museum.com or call 732-566-2108, noon-6 p.m., Wednesdays- Sundays.

  • SWMHS class of ’89 plans Oct. 17 reunion

    The Sayreville War Memorial High School (SWMHS) class of 1989 will hold a 20-year reunion 7 p.m.-midnight Oct. 17 at Ria Mar Restaurant, South River. The event will include a buffet, beer, wine, sangria and entertainment. Ticket price is $75 per person before Aug. 1, $80 per person after that date. For more information or…

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