• John Miranowic

    Mr. Miranowic, 51, of Monroe, formerly of South River, died Aug. 21, 2013, in Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. He was employed as a supervisor at Mauser Corp., East Brunswick. Before that, he worked for Revlon, Edison. Surviving are his parents, Kenneth and Pola Miranowic of Monroe; a sister, Kathy Miranowic of North…

  • Recreation magazine offers classes, trips

    The East Brunswick Recreation Fall/Winter 2013-14 magazine is now available to view online at www.eastbrunswick.org/recreation. The magazine contains a listing of the upcoming instructional programs for children, teens and adults. Classes include “Art Adventures,” “Food Funtastics,” “Comic Book Design,” “Ceramics,” “Rocketry,” “Stained Glass” and various sports. Trips to see “Sesame Street Live,” the New York…

  • Raffle winner will get Super Bowl tickets

    The board of trustees at Special Strides Therapeutic Riding Center, Monroe, will sponsor a raffle to win two tickets to Super Bowl XLVIII, set for Feb. 2, 2014, in MetLife Stadium, Rutherford. The winner will receive two upper-level, mid-section, premium seats. Proceeds from the raffle will benefit Special Strides and the Steven Werthan Memorial Fund.…

  • BUSINESS BRIEFS

    Kafe Massti, a new Indo/Italian/Mexican fusion bistro, will celebrate its grand opening at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 27. There will be activities for all, including a visit by Old Bridge Mayor Owen Henry. Friends, family and inspectors from the Building Department will receive a discount. Free appetizers with the purchase of a pizza will also be…

  • Call for craft vendors at Monroe Octoberfest

    The Monroe Township Recreation Department’s 20th annual Octoberfest is planned for noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Monroe Township Community Center, 120 Monmouth Road. A few craft-vendor slots are still open. In addition to food, craft and toy vendors, the day will feature entertainment, a petting zoo, pony rides, games, music by a…

  • ‘Connections’ can change a child’s life

    By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer A few hours of friendship and guidance each week may forever improve the life of an at-risk young person. The Connections program of Catholic Charities Diocese of Metuchen is a voluntary adult-to-child mentoring program that aims to instill self-esteem, confidence and socialization skills in youths from Middlesex County, according to…

  • Energy aggregation seen as way to offer savings

    By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Between taxes, bills and housing costs, it sometimes seems that New Jersey residents cannot catch a break. A growing number of elected officials throughout the state hope to soon find savings in at least one section of the ledger, though. Based on a state law passed in 2003, government energy…

  • Vendors sought for Shepard Garage Sale

    The Alan B. Shepard PTA Garage Sale is set for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 12 at Shepard School, 33 Bushnell Road, Old Bridge. Rain date is Oct. 13. Vendors are welcome. Spaces cost $25 each; vendors must bring their own table. To reserve by Oct. 1, call Antonietta at 732-607-9250.

  • Restaurant event to aid football team

    A Cardinal McCarrick Touchdown Club fundraiser will be held noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 28 at Texas Roadhouse of Old Bridge, 1000 Route 9, Gateway Plaza Shopping Center. Diners should present an event flier to their server. The restaurant will donate 10 percent of supporters’ bills to the McCarrick football team. To obtain a flier,…

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