• Robert Lester Crane

    Mr. Crane, 77, of Spotswood, died Oct. 8, 2013, in JFK Medical Center, Edison. Prior to his retirement 12 years ago, he was employed as a security guard at JFK Medical Center, Edison, where he worked for 17 years. He was predeceased by his first wife, Carol Belford Crane. Surviving are his wife, Susan Blouch…

  • Legislation provides exemption to ATV use

    Legislation providing a limited exemption to the state prohibition on the use of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) on public roads by anyone other than agents or employees of the state has been signed into law. Assemblyman and Deputy Speaker John S. Wisniewski (D-Middlesex) introduced the bill (A4191) earlier this year in response to concerns over the…

  • Doggone good time

    At left, Rutgers student Megan Termyna hugs Jedi from the Rutgers University Seeing Eye Puppy Raising Club during the North Brunswick Humane Association’s annual Dog Walk-a-Thon at North Brunswick Community Park on Oct. 20. Above, participants didn’t “paws” during the walk. PHOTOS BY FRANK WOJCIECHOWSKI

  • Elks Halloween gala scheduled for Oct. 26

    East Brunswick Elks Lodge No. 2370 will hold its annual Halloween Party 8 p.m.- midnight Oct. 26 at the lodge, 21B Oakmont Ave. The event will feature a hot dinner buffet and music by the Red Eye Riders. Cost is $25 per person. To reserve, call Allan at 732-422-7796.

  • Church to sponsor wine, beer tasting

    St. Paul’s Church will hold its Wine and Beer Tasting fundraiser 6-10 p.m. Nov. 2 at American Legion Post No. 25, 4 JFK Drive, Milltown. The event will feature 150 wines and beers, a catered dinner, live entertainment, basket raffles and 50/50s. Free child care will be offered at the church. Tickets cost $40 each.…

  • Sports memorabilia items on display this weekend

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — New York Yankees fans or those who just appreciate the game of baseball may want to stop by 58 Mitchell Ave. in East Brunswick this weekend. “This is my field of dreams,” said Harvey Wildstein, who is opening his doors for a sports memorabilia sale of unique…

  • Veterans panel separates fact from fiction

    By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer Military service is lauded by some and criticized by others, but few besides the men and women who have served know what the military really has to offer. “Everyone bases their conception of what the military is like based on what the media tells you and what you see on…

  • Library coffeehouse sets open mic night

    The Grover’s Mill Coffee Café, inside the South Brunswick Public Library, 110 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction, will hold its first Open Mic Night at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 4. Teens and adults of all ages who sing, play instruments or perform the spoken word are welcome. Comedians are not permitted. Sign-up is available on the night…

  • Social media may sway corporate America

    I n fall 2011, Bank of America proposed a $5 monthly debit card fee. As a recent college graduate with a rapidly dwindling bank account and no job prospects, I feared that the charge would become a damaging industry standard. I wasn’t alone. After an online petition against the fee gained traction, social media websites…

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