• Santa to appear at St. Stan’s Christmas Bazaar

    The St. Stanislaus Kostka HSA will hold its annual Christmas Bazaar 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 7 at the school, 221 MacArthur Ave., Sayreville. The event will feature a tricky tray; large, medium and super raffles; wheels of chance; games; a 50/50; and a visit with Santa. Prizes will include an iPad Air and four one-day…

  • Youngsters invited to Elks free-throw contest

    East Brunswick Elks Lodge No. 2370 will conduct its annual Free-Throw Hoop Shoot Contest Dec. 5 at the Raritan Valley YMCA, 144 Tices Lane, East Brunswick. Registration is set for 4:30-5 p.m. The hoop shoot, which is part of the statewide Elks competition, will take place 5-7 p.m. In the event of snow, the contest…

  • Seniors to celebrate Christmas Dec. 5

    The Our Lady of Victories (OLV) Senior Group will host its next gathering at 1 p.m. Dec. 5 in the church’s Monsignor Dalton Hall, Main Street, Sayreville. After a short business meeting, the group’s annual catered Christmas luncheon will be served. To reserve, call Mary Bouchard at 732-727-5056 by Nov. 28. Walk-ins will not be…

  • Bills would toughen burglary laws

    Currently, burglary in New Jersey is a third-degree crime that does not carry a prison sentence for a first-time offender. A bill that sought to upgrade the charge for the unlawful break-in of a home from a third-degree offense to a second-degree crime — resulting in a five- to 10-year prison term if convicted —…

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    JESSICA D’AMICO/STAFF View of the Raritan River from the Driscoll Bridge, Middlesex County.

  • A great Knight

    PHOTOS BY STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Cast members huddle together for a group cheer prior to the start of “A Knight of One Acts,” which was held by the Old Bridge High School Drama Department on Nov. 20. Cast members perform “A Knight of One Acts.”

  • Altar Rosary Society schedules Tricky Tray

    The St. Lawrence Altar Rosary Society will sponsor a Tricky Tray beginning at 2 p.m. Dec. 7 at the parish hall, 109 Laurence Parkway, Laurence Harbor section of Old Bridge. Doors will open at 12:30 p.m. Prizes will include gift certificates, theme baskets, electronics and designer handbags. Reservations are available for tables of 10 or…

  • NJSPCA assumes control of Helmetta shelter

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer The Borough of Helmetta has agreed to a request by the New Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NJSPCA) to relinquish control of the borough’s quarantined animal shelter. The Helmetta Regional Animal Shelter will be under the ASPCA’s supervision for 90 days, as well as for…

  • Youngsters invited to free-throw contest

    East Brunswick Elks Lodge No. 2370 will conduct its annual Free-Throw Hoop Shoot Contest Dec. 5 at the Raritan Valley YMCA, 144 Tices Lane, East Brunswick. Registration is set for 4:30-5 p.m. The hoop shoot, which is part of the statewide Elks competition, will take place 5-7 p.m. In the event of snow, the contest…

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