• Sisters to dance solos on stage in ‘Nutcracker’

    SOUTH AMBOY — Sisters Amanda, 17, and Rachel Killmer, 14, of South Amboy, will join renowned professional guest artists when they perform the soloist roles of Toy Soldier and Lead Chinese Girl, respectively, in this year’s production of New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble’s (NJDTE) “The Nutcracker.” Amanda and Rachel have been dancing with NJDTE since…

  • Craft show on tap at Spotswood church

    The Elizabeth Circle of Spotswood Reformed Church will host its annual Holiday Craft Show 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 6 at the church, 429 Main St. The sale will feature all handcrafted merchandise. For more information, call the church at 732-251-9277.

  • Holiday Craft Show slated at St. Ambrose

    The St. Ambrose School Holiday Craft Show/Flea Market is set for 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 7 at the school, 81 Throckmorton Lane, Old Bridge. For more information, call 732-679-4700.

  • Curtain to rise on ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’

    The Main Street Theatre Company will present its production of the Christmas classic “It’s a Wonderful Life” 8 p.m. Fridays, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays, and 3 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 5-14, at the Main Street Theatre, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville. Tickets cost $20 for adults, $16 for seniors and students, $12 for…

  • Driver charged with aggravated manslaughter in Route 9 accident

    SAYREVILLE — A 20-year-old man from the Parlin section of Sayreville has been charged with aggravated manslaughter in connection with a car crash that killed his passenger. Nicholas Gomes was charged on Nov. 25 with the new count after it was determined that he was intoxicated when he caused the crash that killed Brandon Narleski,…

  • Programs help public understand police work

    Recent news reporting and public interviews have shown many misconceptions about the situations our police officers face daily and the procedures they are trained to follow. The people who do the policing for our towns, counties, states and federal government are sworn police personnel who have been thoroughly trained and have taken an oath to…

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    SHARON CIGGELAKIS The last of the autumn foliage in Edison.

  • Bazaar to raise funds for fire department

    The Cheesequake Village Association will hold a public bazaar at 1 p.m. Dec. 7 at the clubhouse, 33 Galewood Dr., Matawan. Vendors will be selling pocketbooks, jewelry, picture frames, homemade candy, cosmetics and more. Donations will be given to the Cheesequake Fire Department.

  • Tree lighting on tap at learning center

    A Christmas Tree Lighting will be held 6 p.m. Dec. 7 at Garden Friends Early Learning Center, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville. The event is sponsored by GKB Landscaping, South Amboy. Highlights will include a visit from Santa Claus, live music, hot chocolate and cookies made by students at the center. Admission is…

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