• Jamesburg Library to present experiments with dry ice, flying rockets

    Jamesburg Library to present experiments with dry ice, flying rockets

    The Jamesburg Library will hold a workshop with interactive experiments using dry ice, fog, bubbles, flying rockets and more at 4 p.m. on Oct. 30 at the library, 229 Gatzmer Ave., Jamesburg.   For more information, call 72-521-0440.  

  • Teen electrocuted in Metuchen

    METUCHEN — A 17-year-old Edison juvenile is still in critical care, but is stable after getting electrocuted by high voltage lines when he was climbing a steel railroad trestle behind St. Joseph’s High School, according to Police Lt. Arthur Flaherty. Police received multiple 911 calls requesting medical assistance for a possible electrocution at 5:34 p.m.…

  • Historian will speak about New Jersey cemeteries on Oct. 22

    Historian will speak about New Jersey cemeteries on Oct. 22

    The East Brunswick Museum will host local historian Mark Nonestied, who will discuss New Jersey cemeteries and tombstones, at 2 p.m. Oct. 22 at the museum, in the Historic District of Old Bridge, 16 Maple St., East Brunswick. Based on his book, co-authored with Richard Viet, “New Jersey Cemeteries and Tombstones: History in the Landscape,”…

  • Playhouse 22 to present ‘The Mousetrap’ in November

    Playhouse 22 to present ‘The Mousetrap’ in November

    Playhouse 22 will present Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap” at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 3-19 at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Tickets are $22 for adults or $20 for seniors and students. For tickets, visit www.playhouse22.org.

  • Cemetery tour to take place in South Amboy on Oct. 21

    Cemetery tour to take place in South Amboy on Oct. 21

    The Historical Society of South Amboy will present “Voices from the Grave” beginning at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 21 at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Washington Avenue and Davis Lane, South Amboy. Tours leave every 30 minutes. Wear comfortable shoes. A $5 donation is requested.  

  • Edison resident supports mayoral and Board of Education candidates

    We are on the verge of making history in small-town America, Edison, a one-party town, if and only if we reject party labels and vote: Keith Hahn for Mayor. As I see it, Mayor Tom Lankey in his four-year tenure has failed to take a leadership role in some of the most crucially important issues…

  • Bingo on Oct. 19 in Matawan

    Bingo on Oct. 19 in Matawan

    The Woman’s Club of Matawan will hold Bingo on Oct. 19 at 199 Jackson St., Matawan. The event will start at 10:30 a.m. and run until 2:30 p.m. Tickets $10 each are include  include one bingo card (additional cards $1 each), coffee and crumb cake in the morning, hot dog, beverage and dessert for lunch.…

  • Monroe, Saint Joseph boys’ soccer teams hope to end seasons strong

    Monroe, Saint Joseph boys’ soccer teams hope to end seasons strong

    Monroe Township High School’s boys’ soccer team continued its success this season and, in the process, spoiled Saint Joseph High School of Metuchen’s senior day. On Oct. 14, Monroe displayed its weapons en route to a 6-2 victory over the host team in Metuchen. “We moved the ball well,” Monroe head coach Steven Mackenzie said. “We…

  • Manalapan takes A North showdown against Howell

    Manalapan takes A North showdown against Howell

    One of the most anticipated matchups of the football season lived up to the hype when Manalapan High School squared off with Howell High School on Oct. 13. The clash between two teams that entered the game undefeated went to Manalapan, which improved to 6-0 with a 49-28 victory on Homecoming night in Manalapan. “It’s…

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