• Meet of Champions

    STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR East Brunswick High School’s Kelsey McDonald competes in the finals of the girls javelin throw at the June 4 NJSIAA Meet of Champions at Frank Jost Field in South Plainfield. McDonald won a medal with her seventh-place finish (128-2).

  • Scholarships available for criminal-law careers

    The Middlesex County Prosecutors Association of New Jersey is offering four scholarships to law school students seeking careers as prosecuting attorneys and to police officers hoping to attend college to advance their careers in law enforcement. The scholarships, each amounting to a one-year grant of $2,500, will be paid directly to the recipients. They will…

  • Pilots to offer free flights for children, teens

    Individuals ages 8-17 are invited to take to the skies at the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter No. 315 Young Eagles Flight Rally set to begin at 10 a.m. June 14 at Old Bridge Airport, 182 Pension Road, Englishtown. Guests should enter the airport at Gate 4 for Englishtown Raceway Park. Volunteer pilots will be…

  • Gus Theophilakos

    Mr. Theophilakos, 88, died June 2, 2014, at Foothill Acres Rehabilitation Center in Hillsborough. Born in Perth Amboy, he resided there for most of his life before moving to Lakewood 10 years ago. He was employed as a machine operator with Chevron Oil Company in Perth Amboy for 38 years before retiring in 1985. He…

  • Plays-in-the-Park opens season with ‘Sunset Boulevard’

    ENTERTAINMENT Plays-in-the-Park will present the musical “Sunset Boulevard” as the first production of its 2014 season. Performances will run June 18-28, with no show on June 22. All shows begin at 8:30 p.m. and are staged at the Stephen J. Capestro Amphitheater at 1 Pine Drive in Roosevelt Park, Edison. “Sunset Boulevard” is a lush…

  • Lottery tickets pay off for ‘Happy’ dancers

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer This text will be replaced After having lunch at the Americana Diner, friends Angelo Granta and Susan Cucolo, both of Marlboro, walked out of the establishment and found themselves in the midst of the shooting of New Jersey Lottery’s “Happy Dance” commercial. “We were wondering what was going on,” Cucolo…

  • Conte–Siciliano

    Lauren and John Conte Lauren Alexandra Siciliano, daughter of Linda Jean and Robert Siciliano of Manalapan, was married July 5, 2013, to John Robert Conte Jr., son of Cheryl Ann and John Robert Conte Sr. of Marlton. The Rev. Anthony Andreassi performed the ceremony at The Oratory Church of Saint Boniface, Brooklyn, N.Y., where the…

  • Fellowship extends beyond church walls for 60 years

    By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — More than just a cornerstone of faith for its members and attendees, Lighthouse Christian Fellowship has established itself as a pillar of community empowerment and service to the township. This year, the church and its members will celebrate a milestone anniversary. “We’ve run our 60th anniversary celebration…

  • Zumba Glow Party to benefit youngster

    The Jamesburg Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and Jamesburg Recreation will host a Zumba Glow Party fundraiser 7-9 p.m. June 13 in front of the Jamesburg Fire Department, 82 W. Railroad Ave. All proceeds from the outdoor event will benefit Chaz Reid, son of Jamesburg firefighter Charlie Reid. Chaz recently suffered a traumatic brain injury. Participation…

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