• Nancy Lau

    Mrs. Lau, 51, of Old Bridge, died Sept. 17, 2013, in Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. She worked as an administrative clerk for Old Bridge Township Municipal Court. She was predeceased by her parents, Foo Siang Chun and Fung Kam Yuk. Surviving are her husband, Cheung Wing Lau; two children, Alex and Jennifer…

  • Lucky ride

    Participants make their way through the course during the 13th annual charity bike ride held by the Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh in Old Bridge on Oct. 28. Cyclists line up for the start of the 20-mile bike ride. PHOTOS BY FRANK WOJCIECHOWSKI

  • Run/walk slated for Oct. 5 in Clark

    The run/walk known as Miracles for Myeloma 5K will be held Oct. 5 at Oak Ridge Park, Clark. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. The run/walk begins at 9 a.m. There will be refreshments, prizes and T-shirts.

  • Fish Fry Dinner at S.R. church

    Saints Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Church Men’s Club will sponsor its annual Fish Fry Dinner 5-7 p.m. Oct. 11 at the church hall, 9 Jeffrie Ave., South River. Donation is $12 per person and includes fish and chips, coleslaw, macaroni salad, dessert, tea and coffee. Takeouts will be available. For more information and tickets,…

  • Casino Night Oct. 4 at church

    Corpus Christi Church Casino Night is set for 7-11 p.m. Oct. 4 in the church hall, 100 James St., South River. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Grand prizes will include a big-screen television and more. Door prizes will be awarded every hour. Super 50/50 tickets are available at a cost of $10 each; winner…

  • IN THE SERVICE

    Ainjel N. McDonald Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Ainjel N. McDonald graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio- Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. McDonald completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete…

  • Back-health yoga coming to church

    A series of eight “Yoga for Back Health” classes will begin 11:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m. Oct. 5 at Christ Church, 210 Main St., South Amboy. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the church. Cost is $60 for eight sessions; price will be prorated for individuals who cannot attend all classes. Participants should bring a yoga…

  • Pink Hair fundraiser to fight breast cancer

    Innervision Hair Salon, 499 Ernston Road, Parlin section of Sayreville, in the Parlin MiniMall, will sponsor a Pink Hair fundraiser during the month of October to fight breast cancer. Donation is $10 per link of pink highlights. All proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society for breast-cancer research. For more information, call the salon…

  • Affordable housing quotas up for debate

    By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer “This is housing that 25 percent of the state’s population is eligible for …” — Kevin Walsh Fair Share Housing Center While last week’s long-awaited state Supreme Court decision was expected to eliminate much of the uncertainty surrounding New Jersey’s affordable housing program, stakeholders still disagree on how it will…

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