• Bears, Falcons top two seeds in GMC softball tournament

    By JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent With the exception of a weather forecast that called for the possibility of thunderstorms during the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Tournament’s play-in and preliminary rounds, the East Brunswick High School and Monroe Township High School softball teams have grabbed most of the attention. The Bears are the top seed and the…

  • Brummy Brothers to present free concert

    The Brummy Brothers, a bluegrass band based in East Brunswick, will offer a free concert from 1:30-3 p.m. May 17 in the amphitheater at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road. In the event of rain, the concert will be moved indoors. The group recently released its first full-length album, “On Our Way.”…

  • Cole Bros. Circus slated for May 16-18

    Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars will return to North Brunswick from May 16-18. Hosted by North Brunswick Volunteer Fire Co. No. 3, “The World’s Largest Circus Under the Big Top” will pitch its tent next to DeVry University, 630 Route 1 North at Milltown Road, North Brunswick. The shows will be at 4:30 and…

  • Michael V. Guerriero Jr.

    Mr. Guerriero, 19, of Old Bridge, died May 3, 2014, in Old Bridge. Born in Fort Worth, Texas, he resided in Old Bridge for most of his life. He was a talented artist and enjoyed his animated pencil drawings. He loved sports cars and trendy sneakers. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.…

  • Cole Bros. Circus celebrates 130th anniversary

    ENTERTAINMENT Cole Bros. Circus, which is celebrating its 130th anniversary this year, will bring its show to North Brunswick from May 16-18. North Brunswick Fire Co. No. 3 will host the performances on Route 1 north at Milltown Road, next to the DeVry University in North Brunswick. The Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars features…

  • Blessing on tap for Interfaith Gardens

    The annual blessing of the Spotswood Interfaith Community Gardens is planned for May 15. A procession will begin at 5 p.m. at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 505 Main St., and continue to Trinity United Methodist Church, 70 Manalapan Road, and on to the garden at Immaculate Conception Church, 23 Manalapan Road. The blessing ceremony falls…

  • Legion post to host pancake breakfast

    Sons of the American Legion, American Legion Post No. 25, will host its All-You- Can-Eat Pancake and Much More Breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon on May 18 at the post home, 4 JFK Blvd., Milltown. Donation is $8 for adults and $4 for children under age 10. Youngsters under age 5 will be admitted…

  • FEMA offers guidance on construction

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has produced materials to give technical guidance to homebuilders and property owners planning post-Sandy construction or repairs in coastal areas. For residential builders and do-ityourselfers, FEMA offers a series of fact sheets — available for free at www.fema.gov — that provide technical guidance and recommendations concerning the construction of…

  • Yard Sale, Bake Sale scheduled at library

    The Friends of the Jamesburg Public Library will hold its annual Yard Sale and Bake Sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 17 at the library, 229 Gatzmer Ave. Patrons are invited to bring their unwanted “treasures” to the library. Proceeds from the sale of the donated items will help the Friends continue to…

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