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    The arrival of pumpkins at central New Jersey farms signals the start of fall.

  • Fords church to host yard sale, activities

    The Grace Baptist Church, 811 King Georges Post Rd., Fords, is having a yard sale on Sept. 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. More than just a yard sale, the event will feature children’s activities, music and free hot dogs. The church welcomes all to come and meet the reverend. Space rental is $10.…

  • Edison super’s contract renewed

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — The Board of Education has approved Superintendent of Schools Richard O’Malley’s negotiated contract, which includes salary bonus provisions. O’Malley began his position in the district in 2011, with a contract that runs through July 2015 at an annual salary of $210,000. The deal approved in August extends O’Malley’s…

  • New Jersey’s top barbecues to clash in South Amboy

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer Raritan Bay Waterfront Park in South Amboy will be home to the Barbecue Showdown, featuring more than 100 vendors and attractions, on Sept. 28. Where there once was smoked salmon, there will now be smoked brisket. On Sept. 28, South Amboy will hold the first-ever Barbecue Showdown at Middlesex…

  • Hiker from Edison killed in bear attack

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer A 22-year-old Edison man was killed by a black bear that he encountered while hiking with friends in West Milford over the weekend, police said. Darsh Patel and four friends were hiking in the Apshawa Preserve on Sept. 21 when they encountered a black bear in the woods, according to…

  • Bon Jovi Soul Kitchen celebrates three years

    By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer Volunteer Stephen Fusco, left, and General Manager Lou Morreale work in the kitchen of the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Kitchen, which will celebrate its third anniversary in Red Bank next month. Lou Morreale, the general manager of the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Kitchen, worried that the restaurant might not be…

  • Where comfort is king

    The 2014 Buick LaCrosse sedan delivers amenable all-around performance and treats passengers to a truly quiet and comfortable interior By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features A mong those who face the most grueling rush hour commutes, we’d bet comfort trumps performance by a large margin, and with good reason. Owning a car that can make a…

  • Pine Belt Cadillac announces grand opening

    For those who have been watching the construction on Route 37 in Toms River for the past year, the long-anticipated transformation is now complete. Pine Belt Cadillac announces the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art sales, leasing and service showplace. As Pine Belt Cadillac ushers in the beginning of a whole new luxury automotive experience,…

  • Historic Seacroft in Rumson for sale

    Rarely offered for sale, one of the original Rumson estate homes built in 1881 known as Seacroft at 1 Allencrest Road is now on the market. Restored with great care in 2008 with careful attention given to its architectural heritage, the 10,000-square-foot home originally designed by noted architect Bruce Price combines a dramatic sense of…

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