• Honors abound for theater, dance and film students

    Theater, dance and digital film students in the School of the Arts at the Middlesex County Vocational and Technical Schools have been receiving recognition beyond their East Brunswick campus. “The Education Project” debuted in May 2014, but the demand for encores has entitled the student-written play to additional performances at the Planet Connections Theatre Festivity…

  • ‘The Wiz’ dances to Main Street stage

    The Sayreville Main Street Theatre Company is presenting its production of “The Wiz” Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m., through June 20. Tickets cost $20 for adults, $16 for seniors and students, $12 for youngsters under age 12. To purchase tickets, log on to www.smstc.org or call 732-553-1153.

  • Church thrift store sets Summer Bag Sale

    The ShareGood Thrift Shoppe, an initiative of Sayreville United Methodist Church, in partnership with Simpson United Methodist Church, Old Bridge, will hold its Summer Bag Sale June 16, 18 and 20 at the shop, Sayreville United Methodist Church, 406 Main St. Entrance is on Ida Street, off Pulaski Avenue. Regular store hours are 9 a.m.-1…

  • Jazz musician to offer concert, talk at library

    The Old Bridge Public Library will present jazz musician Gordon James and his “From Broadway to Hollywood” show at 2:30 p.m. June 13 at the library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. A vocalist, trumpeter and lecturer, James will play and discuss music from popular 1930s-’60s Broadway musicals that were adapted into Hollywood films.…

  • BUSINESS BRIEFS

    Harshana Senanayake PHOTO COURTESY OFCOLUMBIA BANK Harshana “Harry” Senanayake of Howell has been appointed senior vice president, chief technology officer for Columbia Bank. Prior to joining Columbia, Senanayake most recently served as chief information officer for Northfield Bank. He earned an undergraduate degree in engineering from the City University of New York, along with several…

  • DVD/media drive raises funds for Dowdell Library

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer SOUTH AMBOY — Those with old DVDs and egames collecting dust may consider donating them to help the local library. The Sadie Pope Dowdell Public Library is again holding its DVD/media drive. Collection boxes are located at the library, 100 Governor Hoffman Plaza, and at the Madura Pharmacy, 115 North…

  • Participants sought for charity golf event

    The Chamber of Commerce serving Old Bridge, Sayreville and South Amboy will hold its annual Charity Golf Outing July 13 at the Glenwood Country Club, Route 9 south and Fairway Lane, Old Bridge. Lunch and check-in are set for 11 a.m. Shotgun start is planned for noon. A dinner and awards reception will follow. Sponsorship…

  • Ladies auxiliary plans June 20 clothing drive

    The Ladies Auxiliary of the South Old Bridge Fire Department (SOBFD) will sponsor its annual Clothing Drive Fundraiser 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 20 in the parking lot at the SOBFD Engine No. 2 firehouse, 14 Throckmorton Lane. Items sought include wearable and used clothing, shoes, handbags, belts, linens, baby accessories, hats, scarves, ties, briefcases, blankets,…

  • Old Bridge Republicans look to move past primary schism

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Republican candidates for township office are expected to meet this week with party Chairman Art Haney to discuss ways of moving forward after the contentious primary election. “The primary is like any election,” Haney said. “Once it is over, it is time for all of us to…

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