• Christie taps Monmouth sheriff as lt. governor running mate

    New Jersey Republican gubernatorial candidate Chris Christie on Monday picked Kim Guadagno, the current Monmouth County sheriff and a former federal prosecutor, to run on his ticket for lieutenant governor. In the November election, New Jersey residents will elect a lieutenant governor for the first time. “As a federal prosecutor and later as the Monmouth…

  • Two Monroe teens join the ‘Movie Mob’

    RecessBoys review movies on TV in survival competition BY MARY ANNE ROSS Corresspondent Jeremy Grossman and Matt Bara are going to have big-time bragging rights when they head back to school this fall. Jeremy Grossman (l) and Matt Bara listen to a movie trailer with their earphones so they can review it for an episode…

  • Youth, teen programs scheduled at Dowdell

    SCOTT FRIEDMAN Kirsten Manion, 9, works on a picture frame during the weekly Storytime & Crafts event at the Sadie Pope Dowdell Library in South Amboy July 24. The Sadie Pope Dowdell Library, 100 Harold G. Hoffman Plaza, South Amboy, next to South Amboy High School, will host a variety of upcoming youth-programming events. Registration…

  • Career center dedicated to longtime supporter

    BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer Hillary Gensler (l) is pictured at the recent dedication event with Lisa Fiore, director of the Joel Gensler Career Center. MILLTOWN — A vocational program that served almost 300 clients last year has been renamed in memory of a longtime supporter who died earlier this year. Jewish Family and Vocational…

  • How to keep or find a job in a bad economy

    In challenging economic times many Americans are struggling to keep jobs or find new ones. The keys to staying on the job or landing a new one are marketing yourself to your existing or potential bosses, and networking in the workplace. Sociology researchers at Stanford University interviewed hundreds of people, asking them how they got…

  • Miss New Jersey campaigns for healthy eating

    Classically trained singer keeping busy with appearances until Miss America Pageant BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer Here she comes … Miss New Jersey, who is hoping to win the Miss America crown in January in Las Vegas. ERIC SUCAR staff Miss New Jersey Ashley Shaffer, 22, a resident of Millstone Township, will compete in the…

  • Palma returns to stage with friends, family

    ‘American Idol’ contestant Antonella Barba to duet BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent Though Patsy Palma only graduated Sayreville War Memorial High School in 2004, his heart — and his musical passion — lies with the classic artists of decades past. Patsy Palma sings during a performance earlier this year at the Main Street Theatre. Palma will…

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    JEFF GRANIT staff Kyle Respass (l) and counselor Chris Johnson get a look at a small crocodile during the July 24 session of vacation Bible school at Sayrewoods Bible Church, Route 9, Old Bridge. Some 145 children participated in the weeklong series of activities.

  • Local animal control officer in high demand

    Helmetta shares services with Sayreville and others BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer Brandon Metz often begins his day at 9 a.m. cutting grass in Helmetta as a laborer for the town. He’ll spend a full day not only maintaining borough grounds, but until 1 a.m. can be found wrangling the stray animals of several Middlesex…

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