• SPORT SHORTS

    The Breeders Committee of the Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey has selected Michael Gulotta’s Deo Volente Farms as the 2014 New Jersey Standardbred Breeder of the Year. Deo Volente will be among the honorees at the 58th annual New Jersey Breeders Awards Luncheon at 1 p.m. Jan. 25 at Charley’s Other Brother…

  • St. Joe’s basketball ready to move past graduation losses

    VARSITY REPORT By JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent Edison High School’s Robert Distefano reaches out to get control of the puck as the Eagles skate up the ice against Woodbridge High School during the Dec. 10 game played in the Woodbridge Community Center. The host Barrons went on to win the game, 15-4. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR…

  • Holiday cabaret raises funds for arts center

    Dragonfly Multicultural Arts Center will present its first annual fundraising cabaret, “Home for the Holidays,” at 8 p.m. Dec. 20 at Old Franklin School, 491 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen. Admission is $10, and proceeds will benefit Dragonfly’s future productions. For more information, visit www.dragonflyartsnj.com.

  • ‘Twilight Zone’ show set for New Year’s Eve

    Raconteur Radio will present a New Year’s Eve live “Twilight Zone” marathon 8:30-11:30 p.m. Dec. 31 at the Old Franklin School, 491 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen. The night will feature theatrical lighting, vintage commercials, costumes, radio equipment and sound effects. Dinner and drinks will be included. Admission is $45 until Dec. 25, $55 until Dec. 31…

  • Play duplicate bridge at JCC on Wednesdays

    Duplicate bridge, directed by Al Steinberger, will be offered 1-4 p.m. every Wednesday at the Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Middlesex County, Edison. All are welcome, with or without a partner. The fee is $8, or $6 for Community Campus members. Coffee and cookies will be provided. Registration is not required. For more information, call…

  • Lankey honored for creating jobs for those with disabilities

    EDISON — Mayor Thomas Lankey is the state’s first public official to be honored by the New Jersey Institute for Disabilities (NJID) with an award for providing community-based employment to people with disabilities. NJID President Dominic Ursino presented the new Government Partnership Award to Lankey during the institute’s annual recognition dinner Dec. 4 at the…

  • Light work

    SCOTT FRIEDMAN Edison resident Roie Cederbaum, 8, puts the finishing touches on his creation during a recent menorah workshop at the Home Depot on Dec. 14 in preparation for Hanukkah.

  • How to beat the couch potato curse

    Healthy Resolutions Diet and exercise make great bedfellows for men and women looking to live a healthier lifestyle.A combination of a healthy diet and regular exercise makes it easier for men and women to maintain a healthy weight while lowering their risk of various ailments, including heart disease and diabetes. A heightened awareness of what…

  • Complete the holiday season with gingerbread

    Whether leaving cookies out for Santa or simply spreading some holiday cheer among family and friends, the following recipe for Soft Glazed Gingerbread from Elizabeth M. Prueitt and Chad Robertson’s Tartine is sure to please this holiday season. Soft Glazed Gingerbread Yields 12 to 20 cookies Dough 33/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon cocoa powder…

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