• Yun Yau

    Mrs. Yau, 61, of East Brunswick, died Dec. 24, 2013, in CareOne at East Brunswick. Surviving are her husband, Michael Yau; a son, William; a daughter, Wendy; a brother, Wing Chan of Hong Kong; and a sister, Yim Chan and her husband, Paul, of Ohio. Arrangements were under the direction of Brunswick Memorial Home, East…

  • Eileen Jacobsen Bastek

    Mrs. Bastek, 85, of East Brunswick, formerly of Matawan, died Nov. 25, 2013, at home. Prior to her retirement, she was employed as a custodian at East Brunswick High School, where she worked for 23 years. She also owned a horse farm from the 1950s until her death. She was predeceased by her husband, Alexander…

  • Louis A. Crocco

    Mr. Crocco, 92, of East Brunswick, died Jan. 10, 2014, in Saint Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick. Prior to his retirement in 2011, he was the financial manager for 31 years at the Lighthouse Christian Fellowship, East Brunswick. Surviving are his wife, Norma Fueyo Crocco; two sons, Douglas and Louis, both of Florida; two stepdaughters,…

  • Public employees charged in drug, weapon ring

    Detectives reportedly seized drugs and other items from Cranberry’s Gourmet Café, whose owner, Gaetano Barone, has been charged as part of a drug distribution network. JENNIFER AMATO/STAFF Ten local residents have been charged in connection with a large drug distribution network. Paul Cano, 47, of New Brunswick; John Meerbaugh, 53, of North Brunswick; Gaetano Barone,…

  • American Legion sets fish fry for Jan. 24

    American Legion Post 25, 4 JFK Blvd., Milltown, will hold a fish fry 5-8 p.m. Jan. 24. Dinner includes French fries or macaroni and cheese, plus salad, coleslaw and dessert. Sandwiches will be available. The cost is $9 per person, or $5 per child under 12. Takeout is available for an additional 50 cents per…

  • Lecture to address caring for the elderly

    The Corpus Christi Women’s Ministry will present a lecture series for caregivers entitled “Planning Care for Your Loved Ones as They Age” from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Jan. 25 at Corpus Christi Church Hall, 100 James St., South River. As a result of scientific and medical advances, older Americans are now living longer with…

  • Monroe church to host winter blood drive

    A winter blood drive will be held from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Jan. 19 at the Nativity of Our Lord Parish, 185 Applegarth Road, Monroe. Donors must be at least age 17 (or 16 with a parent’s permission letter), weigh at least 110 pounds and have not donated blood in the last 56 days.…

  • Deadline nears to enroll children in kindergarten

    South River will hold kindergarten registration in January. To be eligible for enrollment, children must be 5 years old on or before Oct. 1, 2014. A birth certificate, proof of immunization, certificate of health completed by a physician after Sept. 1, 2013, and proof of residence are required. Packets are available in the main office…

  • South River police warn of phony utility workers

    SOUTH RIVER — Police are warning residents to be cautious in light of recent scams in which thieves gained access to borough homes by posing as utility workers. The suspects allegedly knocked on doors, identified themselves as water utility employees and then told residents that there was a possible water or sewer backup within the…

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