• Middlesex County GOP seeks candidates

    The Middlesex County Republican Organization (MCRO) is inviting all county residents who are interested in becoming Republican candidates in the upcoming primary election on June 2 to schedule an appearance at the candidate screening committee meeting on March 11 and the subsequent county convention on March 21. Candidates will be screened for the state general…

  • Homemade kielbasa available for Easter

    Saints Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Church, South River, will sponsor its annual sale of fresh homemade kielbasa for Easter. Cost is $6.50 per pound. To place an order, call Debbie Jones at 732-238-0735 or email [email protected]. Pickup is set for 2-4 p.m. March 7 in the church hall, 9 Jeffrie Ave., South River. Deadline…

  • St. Patrick’s Day meal on tap at church

    Sayreville United Methodist Church, 406 Main St., will hold its fundraising St. Patrick’s Day Dinner 6-8 p.m. March 7. Guests will have a choice of corned beef or spaghetti and meatballs. Boiled potatoes, bread, a beverage and dessert also will be served. Tickets cost $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, students and youngsters ages 5-12.…

  • Parlin letter carriers lauded for 1 million accident-free miles

    The Parlin Post Office safety ceremony featured Safety Manager James Pruim, from left, Post Office Operations Manager Michael Rizzolo, Letter Carrier John Scranton, Letter Carrier Edward Wasielewski, Postmaster Eduardo Lopez and Northern New Jersey District Manager Steven Hernandez. Scranton and Wasielewski were honored for driving 1 million accident-free miles. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE UNITED STATES…

  • Sammy’s Hope to host Feb. 26 grand opening

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer A volunteer plays with Ralph, a Sammy’s Hope rescue. PHOTOS COURTESY OF DAVID GAIER Sammy’s Hope Animal Welfare and Adoption Center will hold a grand opening on Feb. 26 at the Sayrebrook Veterinary Hospital, where the Sammy’s Hope facility is located. Sammy’s Hope has been operating since September 2010…

  • Old Bridge mulls zoning to boost jobs

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer In an effort to foster more jobs for residents, the Old Bridge Township Council is expected to consider a zoning shift along major highways. Township Planner Sam Rizzo suggested during the Feb. 9 Township Council meeting that the council create Economic Development Opportunity (EDO) zones that would allow for more…

  • Demographic shifts prompt sea change

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Population growth has put a strain on infrastructure, creating the need for investment in bridges, roads and tunnels, along with an update to bus and train systems. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR The population of central New Jersey is expected to grow as the number of foreign-born workers increases and young…

  • Consumers borrowing more to cover car costs

    While car sales continue their upward trend, consumers are apparently going deeper into debt than ever to pay for them. According to Experian Automotive in Schaumburg, Ill., the average new-vehicle loan was a record $27,799 during the third quarter of 2014, which represents an increase of $1,080 over the previous year. Used vehicle loans jumped…

  • States with the highest speed limits

    Those of a certain age will remember back in 1974 when oil shortages jolted Congress into enacting the Emergency Highway Energy Conservation Act that restricted velocities on interstate highways and access roads to a maximum 55 mph. Legislators would eventually repeal the national speed limit in 1995, and 34 states have since raised maximum speeds…

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