• To the beat

    SCOTT FRIEDMAN Attendees participate in a drum circle at the Nature Center at Cheesequake State Park in Old Bridge on Oct. 19.

  • Residents seek reimbursement of permit fee

    By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — Two neighbors who fought City Hall likely will be receiving a refund. Barkalow Street resident Ken Feeley had complained to the council during a Sept. 17 meeting about paying $187 for a city permit to have his driveway redone when no one arrived to do the inspection. He…

  • Crafters, vendors sought for South River event

    The South River High School (SRHS) Class of 2017 Craft and Vendor Show is set for 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 9 at the South River Portuguese Club, 100 John St. Crafters and vendors are sought. Tablerental fee is $25. To reserve a space, email julie_ [email protected] or [email protected].

  • Ethnic food on menu at Russian Fall Festival

    Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church, 76 Whitehead Ave., South River, will host its annual Russian Fall Festival 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 25. The event will feature ethnic foods such as kielbasa, pierogi, blintzes, potato pancakes and more. Other highlights will include entertainment by the Balalaika Church Ensemble and St. Tihkons Choir, raffles, church tours,…

  • Candidates vie for seats in Old Bridge, Sayreville

    Six candidates are running for three three-year terms on the Old Bridge Board of Education in the Nov. 4 elections. Incumbents Donna Andriani, Richard J. Dunn and Frank Weber will be on the ballot seeking to retain their seats against challengers Kelly Ellis-Foster, Ramon A. Paulino and George S. Gogh. The Old Bridge School District…

  • New website maps out state farms, wineries

    The New Jersey Farm Bureau has announced a new website that identifies farms and wineries throughout the state. By visiting www.visitnjfarms.org, residents can view a graph that shows the fresh produce season starting in May; pumpkin picking, hayrides and corn mazes in the fall; and winter holiday fare, including cut-yourown Christmas trees, farm-made wreaths and…

  • Knights to sponsor Pancake Breakfast

    St. Lawrence Knights of Columbus Council No. 10281 will host its annual Pancake Breakfast 8 a.m.-noon Nov. 9 in the St. Lawrence Parish Center, Laurence Parkway, Laurence Harbor section of Old Bridge. The menu will include pancakes, eggs, sausage, juice, coffee, tea, milk and water. Admission is $8 per person for adults and $4 for…

  • Summit will focus on investor fraud

    The New Jersey Bureau of Securities will hold a free “Safe Investing” summit 5- 8 p.m. Nov. 13 at the Rutgers University Busch Campus Student Center. New Jersey Attorney General John Hoffman will speak about investor fraud, along with convicted fraudsters and prosecutors and FBI agents who were involved with several well-known frauds. To register,…

  • Local singer to appear at Candlelight Concert

    Singer-songwriter Sofia Nicole (Sofia Khorosh) of East Brunswick will open for singers Dan Reed of the Dan Reed Network, Chris Barron of the Spin Doctors and Emily Kinney of the television series “The Walking Dead” at a Candlelight Concert for Epilepsy Awareness planned for Oct. 24 at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1985 Pennington Road, Ewing.…

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