• Veteran Bombers hope to build off last year’s success

    SAYREVILLE WAR MEMORIAL By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent Sayreville War Memorial High School’s softball team looks to pick up where it left off last spring, when the Bombers parlayed a late-season surge into a trip to the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Tournament finals. Last spring, Sayreville’s starting lineup generally included four juniors, three sophomores and three…

  • SPORT SHORTS

    The Millstone Little League (MRLL) will host a golf outing and lunch auction on May 5 at the Battleground Country Club, Manalapan Township. The golf package — which includes a breakfast, practice facilities, greens fees, cart, bag attendants, club-cleaning service, locker room, barbecue lunch, awards, a raffle and a silent auction — is $195. A…

  • Lady Knights gain confidence with win in season opener

    OLD BRIDGE By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent Old Bridge High School’s softball team won its first game, and coach Mike Bilello is looking to parlay that into a fast start for his team as it looks to improve upon its total of six wins last season. Miranda Wade threw just 53 pitches and allowed three unearned…

  • Going for the loose ball

    STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR J.P. Stevens High School’s Brett Sklar, left, tries to catch the ball as East Brunswick High School’s Michael Solimini defends during the April 7 lacrosse match held in East Brunswick. The Bears went on to win the Greater Middlesex Conference game, 16-4.

  • Brookdale tunes up for annual Guitar Show

    ENTERTAINMENT The 17th annual Brookdale Guitar Show will take place at Brookdale Community College on April 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The annual event is recognized as the premier guitar show on the Jersey Shore for guitar and music enthusiasts of all ages. The guitar show features talented musicians showcasing their skills; vendors…

  • Cleanup time

    PHOTO COURTESY OF JAFFE COMMUNICATIONS Students from St. Ambrose School in Old Bridge participated in the sixth annual Clean Communities Student Exchange March 20-21 in Ocean City. Altogether, 20 students joined their peers from different regions of the state to clean beaches, plant beach grass and learn about beach maintenance from Ocean County public works…

  • Raritan High School reunion set for June 14

    Hazlet’s Raritan High School classes of 1974 and 1975 are holding a joint 40th reunion from 7-11 p.m. June 14 at the Holiday Inn, 2870 Route 35, Hazlet. There will be a four-hour open bar, hot appetizers, DJ and dancing. Tickets are $65 per person, with advance purchase required. No tickets will be sold at…

  • Gift and Tea Auction on tap at high school

    Cardinal McCarrick High School/St. Mary’s High School will host its annual Gift and Tea Auction noon-5 p.m. May 4 at the school, Second Street and Stevens Avenue, South Amboy. Admission is $20 per person. Complimentary coffee, tea and dessert will be served. Guests may reserve a table for 10 and bring their own food. Seating…

  • Library to offer info on buying, selling online

    A program titled “Selling Your Stuff on Amazon and eBay” is set for 6-8 p.m. April 14 at the Sayreville Public Library, Washington Road. The beginners-level course will cover how to buy and how to bid on items using both services. Participants will learn how to set up accounts, post items for sale and use…

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