• Weichert Realtors’ offices to participate in the 75th annual Middlesex County Fair

    Jack Waters, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced that the East Brunswick, Metuchen and South Brunswick offices will be taking part in the upcoming 75th Annual Middlesex County Fair Aug. 3-9 at the Middlesex County Fairgrounds in East Brunswick. The event, organized by the Middlesex County Fair Association, will include a variety of vendors…

  • Performances set for Thursdays in August

    The Metuchen Arts Council will present Metuchen Rocks! Summer Concert Series every Thursday in August. Concerts are set for 7:30 p.m. August 6, 13, 20 and 27 on the Metuchen Summer Stage, located at the corner of New and Center Streets in Metuchen. The performances will take place on August 6, Big Nancy and The…

  • Lecture set for August 4

    Ted Otten and Mike Kownacky will present “Judy Garland” 1:30 p.m., August 4, at The Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Rd., Edison. A survey of many of her fan’s favorite songs that she sang in musicals from composers such as Porter, Gershwin, and Berlin will include “The Trolley Song,” “Somewhere Over…

  • Sunflower Series finale to feature musician

    Family Arts of Metuchen will present children’s musician “mr. Ray” at 6:15 p.m. Aug. 5 at the Old Franklin Schoolhouse lawn, 491 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen. “mr. Ray” is the final performance of the Sunflower Series, a summer children’s concert series in Metuchen. In the event of rain, the show will be held inside the schoolhouse.…

  • Vendors sought for marching band event

    Metuchen High School is sponsoring an outdoor marching band competition on Sept. 27. Set up time is 11 a.m., and the competition time is 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Vendors are being sought for this event and they must bring their own table. Reservation of a table spot also includes ads in four music event programs over…

  • SPORT SHORTS

    Benjamin Heitmeyer, a resident of Iselin, will compete in the triathlon during the Special Olympic World Games from July 24 to Aug. 2 in Los Angeles. WWE is bringing its action-packed event WWE LIVE to Sun National Bank Center Oct. 2 at 7:30 p.m. Come see WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns, Dean…

  • DiSerio looks to make most of final season at J.P. Stevens

    By JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent J.P. Stevens High School’s Rebecca DiSerio plays volleyball, basketball and softball for the Hawks. As she enters her senior year, DiSerio would like to continue her softball career in college. Ever since Rebecca DiSerio was a freshman at J.P. Stevens High School, her life has pretty much revolved around sports, whether…

  • Citizens Climate Lobby to meet

    The Edison chapter of Citizens Climate Lobby will hold its monthly meeting from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Aug. 1 at 119 University Ave., Metuchen. Citizens Climate Lobby is a national grassroots organization working to build political will to address the challenge of climate change. For more information, visit www.citizensclimatelobby.org or email [email protected].

  • Police charge Colonia man with murder

    WOODBRIDGE — A Colonia man has been charged in connection with the July 22 murder of the woman with whom he shared a Devon Road home, according to authorities. Vito Nigro, 42, was charged with murder and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose in the death of 32-year-old Giorgina Nigro. A judge set…

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