• Tickets available for Cloggers fundraiser

    The Middlesex County 4-H Cloggers will sponsor a breakfast fundraiser 8-10 a.m. May 31 at Applebee’s, Ryders Lane, Milltown. Tickets cost $10 per person. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 732-614-6692.

  • Immaculate Conception Carnival to benefit Nichols foundation

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD — The Immaculate Conception Carnival will feature Mikey Night in support of Mike Nichols during the five-night fundraiser for the Catholic school. Seventeen months ago, Mike sustained an injury to the C5 vertebra in his neck during a hockey game against Vernon High School. He has since returned…

  • Diverse grads share common ground — a love of their college

    By PETER ELACQUA Staff Writer Rabab Khaled, center, of Edison, waits with fellow graduates for Middlesex County College’s 48th annual commencement to begin at the New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center in Edison on May 19. Below: Mother and son grads, Laurel and Steven Wegrzyn, prepare for their big moment. PHOTOS BY STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC…

  • Council overrides mayor to appoint police chief

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer The Helmetta Borough Council overrode a mayoral veto and moved to replace the position of police director, a civilian administrative post, with a chief of police at a contentious meeting. Sgt. Chad Lockman, an East Brunswick resident, was appointed as the borough’s top law enforcement official last week immediately…

  • Country music rocks New Jersey

    By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer Country artist Dierks Bentley sings to a sold-out crowd at Starland Ballroom in Sayreville. The venue is among several in New Jersey that have welcomed country artists and their growing fan base in the Garden State. MARK R. SULLIVAN New Jersey may be known for being stronger than the…

  • Airbag recall

    Q&A with Sharon Peters Q: How can I find out if my car is among those being recalled as part of the massive airbag recall? A: You should have received a recall notice from the automaker if your car is among the millions in this country being recalled for problems with driver and passenger side…

  • Why it’s a good time to buy a high-mileage car

    Low gas prices are making larger and less fuel-efficient models more attractive, which makes it a buyer’s market for some of the industry’s most frugal rides By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features 2015 FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC The average price of gasoline in the U.S. has been falling like a rock since last summer, settling just above…

  • The best use for your money

    Put down more or save for other expenses? Here’s what to consider when it comes to making the down payment. It takes dedication and discipline to save for a down payment. Once potential buyers accumulated those precious dollars, they will want to allocate every dime to their best advantage. Surprisingly, that may mean diverting some…

  • Luxury Townhomes at Carriage Gate at Little Silver ideal spot for summer fun

    There’s no doubt about it: summer is one of the best times of the year to be in the Little Silver area. A quaint, intimate borough set by the Shrewsbury River and close to Rumson, Little Silver offers residents a desirable lifestyle near the water, with endless opportunities for summer fun. During the warmer seasons,…

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