• SPORT SHORTS

    Central Jersey Umpire Association (CJUA) is looking for new or experienced baseball and softball umpires. Come join one of the largest umpire organizations in the state. The CJUA is looking for men or women ages 16 and older who like the game, want to make some extra money and would like to become certified umpires…

  • Zuber remembered for his integrity, fairness

    By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Walt Zuber They were known as Big Walt and Little Walt. For close to 40 years, basketball coaches would be at ease when they saw Walt Mischler and Walt Zuber walk onto the court to officiate a game. “We refereed games from Cape May to Jersey City to High Point,”…

  • St. Joe’s edges East Brunswick in opening-game thriller

    VARSITY REPORT By JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent St. Joseph High School of Metuchen’s Karl Towns pulls down a rebound in traffic as he is surrounded by East Brunswick High School’s Carly Taylor (left) and Billy Donahue during the Dec. 20 game. The Falcons nipped the Bears, 46-44, before a jam-packed crowd. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR ST.…

  • Tu B’Shvat event set at Neve Shalom

    “Tu B’Shvat & Me” will take place 2:30-4 p.m. Jan. 5 at Neve Shalom Nursery School, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen. The free, family-styled program will celebrate the birthday of the trees with a hands-on program for children ages 2-6 and their families. This event will include storytelling, planting, artwork, a cooking activity, singing, dancing and…

  • Deaf Fest volunteers lauded for contributions

    By DANIELLE RESTO Correspondent EDISON — A group of Middlesex County College (MCC) students were honored for their volunteer work at the New Jersey Deaf Fest this year. Twelve members of the MCC’s American Sign Language (ASL) Club received certificates of appreciation on Dec. 12 for their efforts at the Sept. 21-22 event. Lorraine Saldarini,…

  • ‘Disney on Ice’ celebrates ‘100 Years of Magic’ in skating spectacular

    Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and their friends from Disney’s “Mulan,” “The Lion King,” “Pinocchio,” Disney/Pixar’s “Finding Nemo,” “The Incredibles” and “Toy Story” will take to the ice for a grand celebration in “Disney On Ice: 100 Years of Magic.” Produced by Feld Entertainment, the fanfare production features more than 60 Disney stars that span the…

  • Online gambling may be a roll of the dice

    The recent launch of online gambling represented a chance for Atlantic City to reclaim its top-dog status after attacks on the city’s revenues by an influx of new casinos in the region. A law signed earlier this year allowed New Jersey casinos to team up with Internet-gaming providers to offer poker, slots and table games…

  • Play duplicate bridge at JCC on Wednesdays

    Duplicate bridge, directed by Al Steinberger, will be offered 1-4 p.m. every Wednesday at the Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Middlesex County, Edison. All are welcome, with or without a partner. The fee is $8, or $6 for Community Campus members. Coffee and cookies will be provided. Registration is not required. For more information, call…

  • Metuchen blood drive scheduled for Jan. 5

    The Metuchen Public Library and Temple Emanu-El will team up to co-sponsor a blood drive Jan. 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the library, 480 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen. Appointments may be scheduled online at www.redcrossblood.org by clicking on the blue box on the top right that reads “Make a Blood Donation Appointment” and…

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