• Christie talks reform, testing at Town Hall in Old Bridge

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Gov. Chris Christie returned to the 12th largest township in the state for his 134th Town Hall meeting. As for whether there was a particular reason why he chose Old Bridge, Mayor Owen Henry, who introduced Christie, said he hoped it was because he wanted to visit.…

  • Elvis impersonator to perform May 16

    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 p.m.. Newell will perform 8-10 p.m. The cost is $30 per person. There will also…

  • Holocaust survivor to share experiences

    Frida Herskovits, who survived interment in three World War II concentration camps, will be the principal speaker at Congregation Beth Ohr’s Yom Hashoah program at 7:30 p.m. April 16 at the congregation, 70 Route 516, Old Bridge. The Holocaust survivor will describe what she experienced after being ordered from her home in Czechoslovakia in 1944…

  • BUSINESS BRIEFS

    Dr. Mariana Blagoev, a dentist based in Parlin, is rewarding area youths who do good deeds in their community. The Good Deed Video Contest is open to anyone 18 years of age and under. In the videos, youths are encouraged to tell a story about a good deed and explain what encouraged them to do…

  • High schools to host gift, tea auction

    Cardinal McCarrick High School/St. Mary’s High School will sponsor its annual Gift and Tea Auction noon to 5 p.m. April 26 at the school, Second Street and Stevens Avenue, South Amboy. Admission is $20 per person. To reserve a table, call 732-721-0748, ext. 244 or log on to www.raritanbayprep.org.

  • Theater to stage Neil Simon comedy

    The Main Street Theatre Company will present Neil Simon’s comedy-drama “Jake’s Women” at 8 p.m. April 17, 18, 24 and 25 and at 2 p.m. April 19 at the theater, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville. The show features Kathi Troy of East Brunswick, Diane L. Parker and Tara Flynn-Rozanski of Old Bridge, Meghan…

  • College veterans center appoints new coordinator

    The new coordinator of the Center for Veterans Services at Middlesex County College (MCC) comes equipped with the experience and knowledge to fill the post. Richard Feldman, an Air Force veteran with many years of experience as a business executive, consultant and assistant academic dean, was recently appointed to serve as coordinator of the center,…

  • Sports collectible show benefits first aid squad

    The Sayreville First Aid Squad will hold a Sports Card and Collectible Show 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. April 25 in the first aid squad building, 776 Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. For more information or for dealer opportunities, call 732-614-8639.

  • 5K run to benefit Old Bridge Marching Knights

    The Travelling Knights of Old Bridge (TKOB) will sponsor a 5K run on April 19 at Cheesequake State Park, Old Bridge. Event-day registration will open at 1 p.m. The race will begin at 3 p.m. Proceeds will support the Old Bridge Marching Knights’ upcoming trip to Normandy, France. The Knights is one of five bands…

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