• SPORT SHORTS

    NJ Youth Soccer and the New York Red Bulls are excited to announce a special group night for all NJYS members. As part of our player development partnership, all teams, players, coaches and families are invited out to Red Bull Arena for the huge matchup against the Columbus Crew at 7:00 p.m. Oct. 3. NJYS…

  • Spotswood looks to get back to winning ways

    By JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent SPOTSWOOD It’s developing into a dogfight between three Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Blue Division boys soccer teams as to which will win the regular-season championship. Spotswood High School (4-2 division, 5-2 overall) was the frontrunner early after winning its first four division matches, but it dropped a 4-1 decision to Bishop…

  • East Brunswick boys staying in competitive Red Division race

    By JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent The first month of the boys soccer season is nearly complete, and already the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Red Division race is shaping up to be one of the most competitive in recent years. No fewer than four teams are in position to capture the regular-season title, which historically produces the…

  • Pushing through the defense

    East Brunswick High School’s Katrina Nguyen-Demary (9) squeezes through Old Bridge High School players Tara Durstewitz, left, and Marissa Scognamiglio during the Sept. 17 soccer match played at Geick Park in Old Bridge. The undefeated Bears toppled Old Bridge, 4-0. MATT DENTON

  • Donations sought for pet-shelter yard sale

    New Beginnings Animal Rescue is collecting items for its Super Yard Sale set for Oct. 4. Donations may be dropped off noon- 3 p.m. Sept. 25 and 26 at the shelter, 706R Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Proceeds from the sale will benefit New Beginnings’ medical and spay/neuter funds. Clothing, televisions, computers, large furniture, exercise equipment…

  • Seniors sponsoring trip to Taj Mahal, A.C.

    Jamesburg Senior Citizens will host a Sept. 28 trip to Trump Taj Mahal Casino, Atlantic City. Sign-in is set for 10:15- 10:45 a.m. at the Jamesburg Senior Center, 139 Stevens Ave. The bus will depart at 11 a.m. Cost is $25 per person and includes transportation and a $25 return in slot play. Participants must…

  • Church to sponsor Family Fun Festival

    United Methodist Church of Milltown will host its Family Fun Festival noon-3 p.m. Sept. 26 at American Legion Post No. 25, 4 JFK Blvd., Milltown. The free event will feature activities and snacks for families with children in preschool third grade. There will be face painting, crafts, a petting zoo, cupcake decorating, balloon animals, photo…

  • BUSINESS BRIEFS

    The Central Jersey Business Alliance (CJBA) will hold its next networking breakfast 8-9:30 a.m. Oct. 1 at Brunswick Square Mall, 755 Route 18, East Brunswick. Admission is free of charge for members, $5 for nonmembers. To register, email [email protected]. Space is limited. Nonmembers may attend two CJBA programs prior to joining the organization. For more…

  • Arthur “Artie” MacCollum

    Arthur “Artie” MacCollum, 77, peacefully left this world on Thursday morning, Aug. 27, 2015, at his home in Burnside, Pennsylvania. Born on June 6, 1938, in New Brunswick to the late Arthur A. and Dorothy MacCollum Sr., he lived most of his life in Edison. After making a pit stop in Manalapan for 12 years…

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