• Bombers rely on defense as boys squad improves

    By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent Prior to the season, Sayreville War Memorial High School boys soccer coach Nick Cifelli said his team would have to count on its defense until the offense found its way. In six games, the Bombers have allowed just five goals. And while they are not filling the net, enough balls are…

  • SPORT SHORTS

    Dr. Ira A. Shapiro, director of the Plaza Chiropractic Center in Old Bridge, recently attended to the chiropractic needs of thousands of international athletes at the 2013 World Games in Cali, Colombia. The event is held every four years under the patronage of the International Olympic Committee, and it serves as a competitive testing ground…

  • Running down a loose ball

    Old Bridge High School’s Jen Hayes (r) and South Plainfield High School’s Emily Lubach use their sticks to try and gain possession of the ball during the Sept. 16 game played in Old Bridge. South Plainfield won the match, 4-1. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR

  • Sayreville football dominates in first win of the season

    By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent Sayreville War Memorial High School’s football team returned to its winning ways, while Old Bridge High School fell to Piscataway Township High School in an emotionally charged game. Both teams are 1-1 on the season. SAYREVILLE WAR MEMORIAL After falling 35-19 to Old Bridge on opening night, the Bombers were looking…

  • One-woman play depicts post-9/11 Muslim life

    The one-woman play “Unveiled” will present the story of Muslims living in a post-9/11 world. Actor Rohina Malik will explore racism, love and Islamic culture as five Muslim women serve tea and uncover what lies beneath their veils. “We are all really the same” is Malik’s message. The character Inez projects how problems are not…

  • Mildred Bartkus

    Ms. Bartkus, 91, of the Parlin section of Sayreville, died Sept. 17, 2013, in Regency Park Nursing Home, Hazlet. She was predeceased by five siblings, Vincent Bartkus, Marian Marquardt, Julia Haroff, Irene Borchester and Helen Sullivan. Surviving are a brother, Jerome Bartkus; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and greatnephews. A Mass was offered at St.…

  • Sandra M. Slaydon

    Mrs. Slaydon, 70, of Helmetta, formerly of Milltown, died Sept. 17, 2013, at home. Prior to her retirement in 1992, she was employed as an executive secretary at Johnson & Johnson Personal Products, Milltown. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Baier. Surviving are two daughters, Becky Jean Slaydon of Birdsboro, Pa., and Patricia Bruno,…

  • Dino Jasper

    Mr. Jasper, 81, of East Brunswick, died Sept. 16, 2013, in Robert Wood University Johnson Hospital, New Brunswick. Prior to his retirement, he taught English at East Brunswick High School for 25 years. Surviving are his wife, Claire Wohl; two sons, Philip, and his wife, Gina, of Chester and Michael, and his wife, Bari, of…

  • Henry C. Perotti

    Mr. Perotti, 86, of Monroe, died Sept. 10, 2013, in The Elms of Cranbury. He was predeceased by his wife, Loretta D. Caputo Perotti. Surviving are a son, Henry A. Perotti of New York City; his longtime companion, Emily Mirage of Monroe; a brother, Alfred Perotti of Pennsylvania; a sister-in-law, Irene Perotti of Florida; and…

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