• Carteret class of 1963 schedules reunion date

    The Carteret High School class of 1963 will hold its 50-year reunion 6 p.m. April 5, 2014, at the Holiday Inn, 1000 Roosevelt Ave., Carteret. For a registration form, contact Ken at 609-409-2833 or [email protected], or Elaine at 732-521-9340 or [email protected].

  • Marching Band places first, wins awards

    The Sayreville War Memorial High School Marching Band received a first place finish at the Tournament of Bands Greater New York/New Jersey Metropolitan Conference Championship at West Essex Regional High School Oct. 20. Their score of 91.05 was the highest score for the 3A caption and included awards for best music, visual and color guard.…

  • Seven candidates seek county freeholder seats

    ELECTION 2013 By STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer Kenneth Armwood Voters will select three candidates Nov. 5 to serve three-year terms on the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders. The hopefuls were asked to identify the major issues facing Middlesex County, and how he or she would address those issues: *Kenneth Armwood, Democrat Piscataway The most…

  • Tickets on sale for Flapjack Fundraiser

    The Sayreville War Memorial High School Bombers Marching Band Parents Association will host a Flapjack Fundraiser 8-10 a.m. Nov. 10 at Applebee’s, Ryders Lane, Milltown. Breakfast will include pancakes, eggs, sausage and a beverage. Cost is $10. For more information or tickets, call Anna at 732-234-3580. Seating is limited; advance purchase is encouraged.

  • What’s It Worth? appraisal set at library

    The East Brunswick Friends of the Library will sponsor its annual What’s It Worth? family heirloom, treasured possessions and collectibles appraisal 1:15-4 p.m. Nov. 3 at the library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Guests will learn how to get the best price for their items. Appraisals will be done by Joe Bodnar of Bodnar’s Auction Sales.…

  • Blood donors could win Super Bowl tickets

    A Football Mania Blood Drive is scheduled for 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Oct. 27 at Monroe Township Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, 24 Harrison Ave. All donors (who are invited to wear their favorite jersey) will be entered into a drawing for two tickets to Super Bowl XLVIII, which will be played Feb. 2, 2014, in…

  • Auxiliary to serve chicken dinner

    East Brunswick Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 133 Women’s Auxiliary will sponsor its next Friday-Night Dinner 6-8 p.m. Oct. 25 at the post home, 485 Cranbury Road. The meal will feature chicken parmigiana, spaghetti, appetizer, salad and more. Cost is $10. For information, call 732-254-9674.

  • Vendors, crafters welcome at bazaar

    Our Lady of Victories (OLV) Parish will sponsor its Christmas Bazaar and Craft Show 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 23 in the church’s Monsignor Dalton Hall, 42 Main St., Sayreville. Vendors and crafters are sought. The event will feature craft items, Christmas items, homemade goodies and other foods, games of chance for children and adults, and…

  • Dump truck overturns onto vehicle on Rt. 18 in Old Bridge

    By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — A potentially disastrous highway collision involving four cars and a dump truck resulted in only one minor injury, Old Bridge police Captain Art Carullo said. A South Old Bridge Fire Company truck pulled out of Saint Thomas Church onto Route 18 south into fairly heavy traffic at…

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