• Helen M. Messaros Ricca

    Mrs. Ricca, 92, of North Brunswick, formerly of New Brunswick, died Sept. 28, 2013, at home. She was predeceased by her husband Carmelo J. “Carl” Ricca in 2011. Surviving are two sons, Carl A. Ricca and his wife Geri of Jackson and Robert Ricca and his wife Kathie of Mesa, Ariz; a step granddaughter; and…

  • Ralph Farella, Sr.

    Mr. Farella, 84, of North Brunswick, died Sept. 27, 2013, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. He had worked as a code enforcement officer for the Township of North Brunswick for more than 20 years. Prior to that he was a builder of custom homes in the North Brunswick area. He was…

  • Tutoring sessions available at library

    Homework Buddies will be available at the South Brunswick Public Library, 110 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction, to provide free tutoring for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. No appointments are necessary for the sessions, which will be held 5-8 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. Tutoring will not be available…

  • Suspect allegedly struck several cars during fatal crash

    A New Brunswick man has been charged with causing a high-speed crash in North Brunswick that killed a 22-year-old man. Shareef Holder, 28, was charged with aggravated manslaughter, vehicular homicide and eluding police following the crash that killed Luis Rodriguez, 22, of the Somerset section of Franklin Township, during a crash near Huron Road in…

  • North Brunswick man, 23, dies in motorcycle crash

    NORTH BRUNSWICK — A township man died after he apparently lost control of the motorcycle he was riding last week, police said. Adam Kondioti, 23, was driving on the ramp from Route 130 to Route 1 around 8:30 a.m. Sept. 25 when the crash occurred. “The investigation is continuing, but the preliminary investigation is revealing…

  • Miracles for Myeloma 5K run/walk Oct. 5

    The Run/Walk for Miracles for Myeloma 5K will be held Oct. 5 at Oak Ridge Park, Clark. Multiple myeloma is a cancer of the bone marrow that attacks and destroys bone. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. The run/walk begins at 9 a.m. There will be refreshments, prizes and T-shirts. Register online at online. myeloma.org/netcommunity/miraclesformyeloma

  • Clothing drive to support cheerleaders

    The North Brunswick Mighty Mite Cheerleaders have been selected to perform at the Disney Pop Warner Super Bowl in December. To defray costs, the team will hold a clothing and shoe drive 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 5 at Sabella Park, Cozzens Lane, North Brunswick. Towels, blankets, purses, jackets, jewelry, and sheets will also…

  • Golf outing to support Elks’ charity programs

    New Brunswick Elks Lodge 324 will host its annual golf outing Oct. 11 at the Rutgers University Golf Course, 777 Hoes Lane West, Piscataway. The golf outing will raise funds for the Elks’ many charities, including programs designed to help veterans and children with special needs. The day includes a full round of golf, breakfast,…

  • HijabFest offers Muslim women fashion with modesty

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Muslim women recently gathered at HijabFest to celebrate the coverings they wear on their heads. KATHY CHANG/STAFF NEW BRUNSWICK — Many area Muslim women want non-Muslims to know that they wear their hijab, or covering, with pride. “Oftentimes it’s looked at as a sign of oppression to us, and that…

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