• Dance gala features banquet, music

    Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre’s 11th annual gala and fundraiser “Hispanic Tapas” is scheduled for 3-8 p.m. March 22 at Ria Mar Restaurant, 25 Whitehead Ave., South River. UPS Latino Business Resource Group will be the honoree. There will be a Spanish banquet buffet with sangria and dessert, flamenco performances by the Alborada dancers and musicians,…

  • Greater Media Newspapers win in N.J. Press Association contest

    Members of Greater Media Newspapers’ advertising, editorial, photography and production staffs scooped up 16 awards in the New Jersey Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest. “We are blessed with an exceptional and dedicated staff,” Greater Media Newspapers General Manager and Publisher Ben Cannizzaro said. “I am extremely pleased with the well-deserved recognition from the New Jersey…

  • Knights to sponsor St. Patrick’s Dinner

    South Amboy Knights of Columbus Council No. 426, 308 Fourth St., will hold its annual Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner March 7 following the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Cost is $10. Sandwiches and takeouts also will be available. For more information, call 732-721- 2025.

  • Wrestling fundraiser to aid DeSarno family

    UWA Elite Pro Wrestling will host a fundraiser at 6:30 p.m. (doors will open at 6 p.m.) March 28 at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 90 Leonardine Ave., South River, to benefit the DeSarno family of Sayreville, who lost their home to a fire in December. All six members of the family escaped the fire, but…

  • Classical music series will debut at temple

    “Classical Music Through the Ages,” the first of a three-part series titled “Music Appreciation,” is planned for 2 p.m. March 12 at Temple Beth Ohr, 70 Route 516, Old Bridge. The series, sponsored by the Beth Ohr Daytimers and funded by the Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey, will be presented by Jessica…

  • Investigators look at possible causes of Sayreville mall fire

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — Officials are still investigating the cause of a fire that consumed part of a strip mall at 881 Main St. last week. Fire Marshal Kevin Krushinski said representatives of the company that insures the building would assist in determining the cause of the Feb. 26 blaze. “We’re…

  • Daddy Daughter Date Night was a hit

    The Rotary Club of South Amboy- Sayreville expresses thanks and appreciation to all who participated in its 10th annual Daddy Daughter Date Night Feb. 6 at the VFW Hall in Sayreville. A total of 260 proud dads, uncles, granddads and young ladies enjoyed an evening of dancing, dining, raffles and fun. Proceeds will be donated…

  • Christie is not the man for the presidency

    As a 70-year-old, conservative, selfemployed Vietnam veteran, I feel I must share my anger with regard to Chris Christie. He is a fake, wannabe politician. He is always looking at the next step up rather than finishing what he started, or starting what he promised the voters he would start. If the national Republican Party…

  • Parents of children with autism are survivors

    YOUR TURN Portia Dawson GUEST COLUMN I am a wife and a mom of four sons. One of my sons was diagnosed with autism at the age of 3. He is now 13, and I have been writing about his journey. My heart’s desire is to bring support and hope to the many families who…

View our current articles

Stay connected to your community