• Howard S. Ruben

    Mr. Ruben, 81, of Monroe, formerly of East Brunswick, died Dec. 21, 2013, at home. Prior to his retirement in 1993, he was a teacher in the Howell public school system for two decades. He was predeceased by his wife, Heidi Kodak Ruben. Surviving are a special friend, Lynda Gordimer, of Monroe; a brother, Milton…

  • Thomas A. Mikolas

    Mr. Mikolas, 56, of the Parlin section of Sayreville, died Jan. 10, 2014, in Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge division. Prior to his retirement, he was employed as a truck driver for Panza Trucking, Edison. He was predeceased by his parents, Ludwik and Jean Mikolas, and by a sister, Barbara Faulkner. Surviving are two…

  • George F. “Hooter” Scanlon Jr.

    Mr. Scanlon, 67, of Howell, formerly of Freehold, died Dec. 26, 2013, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. He was employed as a maintenance supervisor for Ralph Clayton & Sons, Lakewood, for 44 years, retiring in January 2013. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War and received several medals. Surviving are his…

  • Fundraising buffet dinner set for Jan. 24

    The East Brunswick Elks, 21 Oakmont Ave., East Brunswick, will hold a Friday Night Buffet fundraiser for Zachary Nemeth, a child with multiple disabilities, at 7 p.m. Jan. 24. The cost is $15 per person, $6 per child ages 4-10, and free for children under 3. Reservations are required by leaving a message at 732-238-3733.

  • Funerals, Medicaid, veterans aid to be topics

    The Reformed Church Home Caregivers Support Group will offer a program titled “Be Informed: Pre-Arranged Funerals, Medicaid and Veteran Benefits” from 2-3:30 p.m. Jan. 21 at the facility, 1990 Route 18 north, Old Bridge. Guest speaker will be David Hernandez Jr., funeral director at Old Bridge Funeral Home. Discussion will focus on identifying death benefits…

  • Freeholders look forward to opportunities in new year

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer The Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders held its annual reorganization meeting on Jan. 5. Pictured, from left, are H. James Polos, Charles Kenny, Blanquita B. Valenti, Ronald G. Rios, Carol Barrett Bellante, Charles E. Tomaro and Kenneth Armwood. Members of the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders are reflecting…

  • Tickets on sale for outing at TD Ballpark

    The South Amboy Youth Athletic Association (SAYAA) is selling tickets for the 7:05 p.m. June 11 Somerset Patriots baseball game at TD Bank Ballpark, Bridgewater. Tickets cost $10 each. The first 75 children to purchase tickets will be entered into a drawing for on-field participation events during the game. All youngsters who purchase tickets and…

  • Toastmasters to host January meetings

    The Old Bridge Toastmasters will meet at 7 p.m. Jan. 22 at Sayre Woods Bible Church, 2290 Route 9 south, Old Bridge. Toastmasters is an international organization dedicated to helping members become confident and effective public speakers and leaders within the workplace and the community. Walk-ins and guests are welcome. For more information, email [email protected].

  • SuperFest activities focus on special needs

    Showstoppers Plus of North Brunswick will present the SuperFest Special Bowl from noon to 6 p.m. Jan. 26 at St. Joseph High School, 145 Plainfield Road, Metuchen. There will be games, music, a meatball contest, a celebrity football toss, live performances and a talent show tailored to children with special needs. Greater Media’s Magic 98.3…

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