• Cheers & Jeers

    Cheers & Jeers

    by Damian Holbrook TV Guide Magazine Cheers to The Voice for some brilliant voices. Even though we wish powerhouse belter Felicia Temple had survived the Knockouts, there are still enough hopefuls—including roof-raisers Casi Joy (pictured) and Ashley Levin—to have us singing this season’s praises. Jeers to Pepsi for putting Kendall Jenner (pictured) on the front…

  • Knights hold fundraising dinner in Spotswood

    Knights hold fundraising dinner in Spotswood

    The Knights of Columbus Council 4907 of Spotswood and Carrabba’s Italian Grill will sponsor a fundraising dinner from 2-5 p.m. April 23 at the Columbian Club Hall, 30 Crescent Ave., Spotswood. An Italian dinner buffet including salad, soda, water and dessert will be served. A cash bar will be available. The cost is $20 per person. For…

  • Woodbridge chooses leader of Arts Initiative

    Woodbridge chooses leader of Arts Initiative

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer WOODBRIDGE — A three time Emmy award winner has been brought in as the coordinator of the township’s Arts Initiative, in hopes of furthering a plan to make the township a regional destination for entertainment and performing arts. Mayor John E. McCormac officially announced the appointment of Anthony Wilkinson on…

  • Spirit of the Jerseys returns to Monmouth Battlefield State Park

    Spirit of the Jerseys returns to Monmouth Battlefield State Park

    Experience five centuries of New Jersey’s history all in one place at the annual Spirit of the Jerseys State History Fair – a historical festival for people of all ages to be held on May 13 at Monmouth Battlefield State Park, Route 33, Manalapan. This free event, which runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.,…

  • On Campus

    On Campus

    Nicole Razzano of East Brunswick has been named to the Empire 8 President’s List at Ithaca College, Ithaca, New York. In order to be considered for the President’s List, a student-athlete must earn a 3.75 GPA or higher while participating in a conference-sponsored sport. In addition, the student-athlete must display positive conduct on and off…

  • Opposition group asks for ‘intervenors’ to join compressor project fight

    Opposition group asks for ‘intervenors’ to join compressor project fight

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — The deadline is looming for residents opposed to a natural gas compressor station to have their opinions documented. Williams Partners L.P. operates the Transco natural gas pipeline that transports natural gas from south Texas to New York City. Williams is proposing the installation of a compressor station for connection…

  • Old Bridge school doubles goal of collecting books for literacy group

    Old Bridge school doubles goal of collecting books for literacy group

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Some 15 Goddard Schools, including the school in Old Bridge, collected more than 11,000 books for Reach Out and Read in their part to promote literacy. “It was wonderful joining other Goddard Schools as we all tried our best to reach our individual goal as well as our…

  • Groups collaborate on Earth Day cleanup in South River

    Groups collaborate on Earth Day cleanup in South River

    By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER The Friends of the South River Parks and Spaces Reimagined are hosting their first Earth Day Park Cleanup, inviting residents to join them in helping to “clean up and green up” one local park. This year, the two groups have joined forces to clean up one of the…

  • Hazlet announces boys’ soccer tryouts

    Hazlet announces boys’ soccer tryouts

    The Hazlet Redbulls Boys’ Travel Soccer Team will hold tryouts April 26 at 5 p.m. and May 3 at 6 p.m. Players who were born in 2007 are eligible. Please contact Fred Liguori at 732-547-9305 or [email protected].

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