• Duo brings love of the holidays to children

    By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent The two women behind the boroughbased organization For the Love of Jersey continue to make a difference for their neighbors. Jaime Reinwald and Stefanie Flodmand, both South River residents, are ensuring that the holidays are a little brighter for children in need in East Brunswick through their “Ring and Run” initiative.…

  • Andretta–Baniowski

    Michael Baniowski, Nicole Andretta Cindy and Anthony Andretta of Millstone Township announce the engagement of their daughter, Nicole Andretta, to Michael Baniowski, son of Kathleen and Edward Baniowski of Monroe Township. The future bride is a graduate of Allentown High School and Monmouth University, West Long Branch, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree…

  • Jackowski–Bennett

    Jean and Brian Jackowski Jean Bennett, daughter of Carol and Robert Bennett of Sayreville, was married Feb. 16, 2013, to Brian Jackowski, son of Karen and Anthony Jackowski of South Amboy. The Rev. John Michael O’Sullivan performed the ceremony at the East Brunswick Chateau, where the bride was given in marriage by her father. Maid…

  • Sykes-Vallillo

    Brian Vallillo, Michelle Sykes Patricia Sykes of Helmetta and William Sykes of Spotswood announce the engagement of their daughter, Michelle Sykes, to Brian Vallillo, son of Dona and Edward Vallillo of Old Bridge. The future bride is a graduate of Kean University, Union, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology. Her fiancé is a…

  • Brothers persist in pursuing dreams of rock band glory

    By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer Brian Johnson (left to right), Mad Mardigan, Brent Johnson and Andrew Lord Chandler will perform as The Clydes on Jan. 12 at The Saint in Asbury Park. EAST BRUNSWICK — The three decades since brothers Brent and Brian Johnson were born have been filled to the brim with sweet-sounding serenades…

  • JCP&L asks residents to sign up for alerts on outages

    By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Township Council members are urging residents to partake in a new local communication network aimed at preparing residents for emergency situations in the future. At the council’s first December meeting, JCP&L representative Jerry Ricciardi said his employer found itself on the receiving end of considerable anger when…

  • Spotswood Library to hold book sale

    The Spotswood Public Library, 548 Main St., will hold its semiannual book sale Jan. 2-9. Gently used books, books on tape, books on CD, DVDs, music CDs and VHS tapes will be on sale.

  • Packets available for kindergarten sign-ups

    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…

  • Poster contest focuses on mysteries in soil

    New Jersey’s soil conservation districts are accepting entries for a poster contest designed to raise awareness of natural resources and related issues among young people. The theme for this year’s poster is “Dig Deeper: Mysteries in the Soil.” Students may compete in the following categories: Grade 2-3, Grade 4-6, Grade 6- 8 and Grade 9-12.…

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