• Church thrift store to host Freedom Sale

    The ShareGood Thrift Shoppe, an initiative of Sayreville United Methodist Church in partnership with Simpson United Methodist Church, Old Bridge, will sponsor a Freedom Sale 9 a.m.-1 p.m. July 5 at the shop, Sayreville United Methodist Church, 406 Main St. The store entrance is located on Ida Street, off Pulaski Avenue. All items in the…

  • Barbecue proceeds will benefit church

    Sayreville United Methodist Church, 406 Main St., will hold a barbecue 1-4 p.m. July 12 to benefit the church. The event will feature a choice of chicken, hamburgers or hotdogs with salad, a beverage and dessert. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $8 for seniors, students and children. For more information, call the church at…

  • Synthetic ice will provide year-round use of arena

    By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — A nearly $400,000 project is expected to transform the Old Bridge Ice Arena into a year-round practice space for the township’s 11 hockey teams. “Right now, you have an arena that operates for six months out of the year and basically is a white elephant for the…

  • JCP&L names new manager of emergency preparedness

    Raemon Mallin Raemon Mallin has been named manager of emergency preparedness for Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L). In addition to being JCP&L’s main liaison with federal, state and local emergency preparedness organizations, the Ocean Township resident will also oversee several new preparedness initiatives designed to help ensure that the company continues to respond quickly…

  • BUSINESS BRIEFS

    Jersey Mike’s Subs opened a new location at 282 Route 18 South, East Brunswick, on June 25. Franchise owner Chris Rigassio and his father, Ron Rigassio, will hold a grand opening and free sub fundraiser through June 29 to support TOPSoccer. East Brunswick TOPSoccer (The Outreach Program for Soccer) is a community-based training and team-placement…

  • Tanning for Paws to support pet shelters

    Soleil Tans tanning salons, located in Edison, Matawan, Sayreville and Millburn, are holding a Tanning for Paws drive through June 30 to collect items for donation to nearby animal shelters. Customers will be offered a free tanning upgrade in return for donating any items the animal shelters may need, including, but not limited to, canned…

  • Nelson, Kosher Gospel Singers will perform

    The Jewish Federation of Greater Middlesex County will present Joshua Nelson and the Kosher Gospel Singers in a performance set for 7:30 p.m. June 29 at the Clubhouse at Regency, 530 Buckelew Road, Monroe. Joshua Nelson has been called “The Prince of Kosher Gospel” because his music combines the rhythm of African-American gospel with the…

  • EBHS class of ’74 to celebrate at reunion

    East Brunswick High School class of 1974 will hold a 40th reunion 7-11 p.m. Sept. 20, 2015, at the Marriott Princeton at Forrestal Village, 100 College Road East, Princeton. Price per ticket is $90. For registration or more information, email Mary Nell Burgeson Stapleton at [email protected].

  • Beach Blanket Bingo on tap at Elks lodge

    South Amboy Elks Lodge No. 784, 601 Washington Ave., will host its Beach Blanket Bingo event 1:30-4 p.m. June 29. All proceeds will benefit the Army of Hope, a program that assists families who have had a father or mother called to active duty with the military reserve or National Guard. A lunch menu will…

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