• Olympiad competition sparks interest in science

    By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer Maria Galkin, left, and Ben Hong from Hammarskjold Middle School in East Brunswick participate in the bottle rocket challenge during the New Jersey Science Olympiad State Finals Tournament at Middlesex County College in Edison on March 10. PHOTOS BY STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Dozens of middle and high school…

  • On the right track

    PHOTOS BY FRANK WOJCIECHOWSKI Top right: Train cars are on display at the Old Bridge Train and Toy Show, held in the George Bush Senior Center of the Old Bridge Municipal Complex on March 14. Top left: Rich Ferraro, left, and John Scarlato inspect an item. Above: Bill Frankenfield paints a scenery module for a…

  • Programs to explore spring celebrations

    The Folklife Program for New Jersey and the Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission will present several upcoming events showcasing how various cultures celebrate spring at the historic Indian Queen Tavern at East Jersey Olde Towne Village, Johnson Park, Piscataway. “Spring Celebration: A Celtic Music Journey with Heather Mulvey” will be presented at 2 p.m.…

  • Sayreville residents accused of participating in recent credit card, identity theft ring

    SAYREVILLE — Two borough residents allegedly participated in a credit card and identity theft ring that potentially netted thousands of dollars in stolen merchandise. Clare Ojeda, 37, and Shaun Howard, 38, were charged with fraudulent use of a credit card, identity theft, theft by deception and conspiracy to commit identity theft — all third-degree offenses…

  • Seniors plan trip to ‘Legends in Music’

    The Sayreville Seniors Thursday Club will sponsor a May 13 excursion to Doolan’s Shore Club, Spring Lake, to see “Legends in Music: Judy Garland, Patsy Cline and Neil Diamond.” The trip will include the show, a one-hour open bar and a complete luncheon. The bus will leave at 10 a.m. from the back parking lot…

  • Fish Fry dinners return to American Legion

    Spotswood American Legion Post No. 253 will hold its annual Fish Fry dinners beginning at 5 p.m. Fridays through April 3 at the post home, DeVoe Avenue. The events will feature eat-in or takeout meals. Fish, scallops, shrimp, fries and personal pizza will be on the menu. Prices for sandwiches, platters and sides range from…

  • Change of date for St. Patrick’s Day Parade

    The South Amboy St. Patrick’s Day Parade has been rescheduled to March 22. Lineup is planned for noon. Step off will be at 1:30 p.m. Organizations scheduled to march should email [email protected].

  • Fitness, meditation classes to continue

    A new season of fitness and meditation sessions are planned at the Columbian Club, Knights of Columbus Council No. 426, 308 Fourth St., South Amboy. Tabata interval-training classes are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays beginning March 24. Participants should bring a mat and a set of light weights. Fee is $55 for seven sessions. Zumba…

  • Judge: Helmetta officials must produce shelter records

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer A Superior Court judge has ruled that Helmetta officials violated the Open Public Records Act by withholding records about the operation of the defunct Helmetta Regional Animal Shelter. On March 11, state Superior Court Judge Travis Francis ordered the borough of Helmetta to release documents including euthanasia records, certifications…

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