• Ss. Peter and Paul to hold annual Fall Ethnic Festival on Nov. 11

    Ss. Peter and Paul to hold annual Fall Ethnic Festival on Nov. 11

    Ss. Peter and Paul Orthodox Church will hold its annual Fall Ethnic Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 11 in the church hall, 9 Jeffrie Ave., South River. Free ethnic entertainment will be provided by “Neli and Stacys.” The festival will feature food such as stuffed cabbage, pierogies, kielbasa, sauerkraut and dessert. There…

  • Frascella, Wiesner face off in Upper Freehold election

    Frascella, Wiesner face off in Upper Freehold election

    UPPER FREEHOLD – One Democrat and one Republican are seeking one three-year term on the Township Committee in Upper Freehold Township this year. Voters will head to the polls on Nov. 7. Democrat Elliot Wiesner is seeking the seat currently held by Republican Dr. Robert Frascella, who is seeking re-election. Frascella, who is serving as…

  • Bus trip to Atlantic City leaves South River on Nov. 9

    Bus trip to Atlantic City leaves South River on Nov. 9

    The Ss. Peter and Paul Men’s Club will sponsor a bus trip to Resorts Casino in Atlantic City on Nov. 9. The bus will load at 8:30 a.m. and depart at 9 a.m. from the parking lot of the church on Whitehead Avenue, South River. The buss will return at approximately 7 p.m. Tickets cost…

  • Clara Barton Local History Day Nov. 4

    Clara Barton Local History Day Nov. 4

    The Clara Barton Public Library has partnered with the Metuchen-Edison Historical Society to bring back Clara Barton Local History Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 4 at the library, 141 Hoover Avenue, Edison. The event will consist of a 30-minute interactive presentation at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Attendees will also have the…

  • Seawall trail work underway in Cliffwood Beach

    Seawall trail work underway in Cliffwood Beach

      The reconstruction and extension of the Raritan Bay Seawall Trail began on Oct. 2 in Cliffwood Beach. According to a press release from the Township of Aberdeen, the work started with the demolition of the existing walkway.  Completion of the entire reconstruction and extension project is targeted for spring of 2018. This project followed the…

  • St. Bernadette pancake breakfast set for Oct. 29

    St. Bernadette pancake breakfast set for Oct. 29

    St. Bernadette Knights of Columbus Council 8478 will hold a pancake breakfast on Oct. 29 at the church’s O’Dea Hall, 20 Villanova Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. The menu will include pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee, tea and orange juice. The cost is $5 for adults or $3 for children under 12.

  • Three for three in Milltown school board race

    Three for three in Milltown school board race

    MILLTOWN — Three candidates are seeking three, three-year terms on the Milltown Board of Education. Incumbents JoAnne DeMetrio and Jim E. Lloyd will be joined by newcomer Mary O’Mara in the upcoming race. Board member Trina Mehr is not seeking another term. Lloyd, 39, who is a five-year resident of the borough, is seeking his…

  • Four candidates seek seats on Freehold school board

    Four candidates seek seats on Freehold school board

    FREEHOLD – Four candidates are seeking three available three-year terms on the Freehold Borough K-8 School District Board of Education in the Nov. 7 election. The terms of board members Bruce Patrick, Margaret Rogers and Jim Keelan will end in December. Keelan is not seeking re-election. The candidates seeking the three-year terms are Rogers, Patrick,…

  • Howell police arrest suspect in bar fight

    Howell police arrest suspect in bar fight

    HOWELL – A resident of Plumsted Township has been arrested and charged with eluding police following his alleged involvement in an incident that occurred in Howell on Oct. 15. Police said tips provided by members of the public led to the arrest of a 37-year-old man on Oct. 19. The suspect was placed in the…

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