• REAL ESTATE BRIEFS

    Jack Waters, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced the Old Bridge office was recognized for outstanding performance in March. The office led the region, which is comprised of offices throughout Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean counties, in resale listings and resale dollar volume. In addition, sales associate John Horvath of the Old Bridge office was…

  • Old Bridge man invents helmet to better protect, fit ballplayers

    By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent Christian Krause, Nico Clark and Joseph Krause, left to right, wear Tru-Fit Protective System helmets created by Joe Krause of Old Bridge. What began as a project by an Old Bridge man to create a hard hat that would stay on his head has also resulted in a snug-fitting protective helmet…

  • Sayreville softball team gets even by avenging losses

    By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent Sayreville War Memorial High School’s softball team is on a roll, having won six of its last seven games to raise its record to 9-3 on the year. The Bombers are coming off an 11-0 win over Edison High School May 4, as Erin Fitzsimmons tossed a one-hit shutout. Shortstop Ryane…

  • Catching a pop-up

    STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Old Bridge High School catcher Nicole Cashman hauls in a pop-up during the Knights’ May 4 game against East Brunswick High School on the road. The Knights fell to the Bears, 12-0.

  • The Spirit of the Jerseys

    TOP PICK Experience five centuries of New Jersey’s history all in one place at the annual Spirit of the Jersey State History Fair — a historical festival for all ages on May 9 at its new location at Monmouth Battlefield State Park in Manalapan. This free, award-winning event — running 11 a.m.-5 p.m., rain or…

  • South Amboy group pays tribute to police

    South Amboy PBA Local No. 63 will hold its annual Police Memorial Ceremony 11 a.m. May 11 at police headquarters, 140 N. Broadway. The service will honor the South Amboy Police Department’s departed officers. Family members, past and present law-enforcement officers and all members of the public are invited to attend.

  • Vendors welcome at Market Madness show

    The St. Thomas the Apostle Market Madness Vendor and Craft Show is set for 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 16 at the school, Route 18 south, Old Bridge. The event will accommodate more than 100 vendors. There will be a 50/50. For more information or a vendor application, call 732-761-0077 or email [email protected].

  • Elvis impersonator performs at St. Stan’s

    St. Stan’s Rosary Altar Society will host an Elvis tribute featuring Las Vegas headliner Craig Newell on May 16 in the St. Stan’s School Gym, 225 MacArthur Ave., Sayreville. Doors open at 6 p.m., followed by a buffet at 6:30. Newell will perform 8- 10 p.m. The cost is $30 per person. There will also…

  • Area children perform in Carnegie Hall show

    Lilly McCann of Rumson, Kristen Welsh of Milltown, Michael Magielnicki of Parlin, Aubree Roser of Sayreville and Nicole Smagacz of Parlin performed with the New York Pops at Carnegie Hall on May 4. The 62-member Youth Ensemble of Camp Broadway Kids saluted Kathleen Marshall and Rob Marshall at the 32nd annual birthday gala.

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