• Gertrude A. Evans Tosh

    Mrs. Tosh, 82, of Old Bridge, previously of Swoyersville, Pa., died Aug. 24, 2013, at home. She was a cashier for J.C. Penney in East Brunswick for 18 years before she retired in 1989. She was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Leo C. Tosh Jr., in 2011. She is survived by her sons,…

  • Daniel Takacs

    Mr. Takacs, 54, of South River, died Aug. 9, 2013, at home. He was employed by the South River Board of Education as a custodian for the past 11 years. He was predeceased by his parents, William and Cecelia, and by his stepfather, Floyd Wyluda. Surviving are two siblings and their spouses, William and Diane…

  • ON CAMPUS

    Emely De Jesus and Jisoo Kim, students at Cardinal McCarrick St. Mary’s High School in South Amboy, have earned awards and recognition based on their exceptional achievement on Advanced Placement (AP) exams. The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program provides willing and academically prepared students with the opportunity to take rigorous college-level courses while still in…

  • BUSINESS BRIEFS

    Brunswick Square Mall, Route 18 south at the intersection of Rues Lane, East Brunswick, hosted a back-to-school celebration Aug. 22. Hosted by Greater Media’s Magic 98.3 FM, the event offered interactive activities and games, and chances to win back-toschool prizes. For more information, visit www.shopbrunswicksquare.com or check out the mall at www.facebook.com/brunswicksquare or on Twitter…

  • Medical center announces Harbor Lights honorees

    OLD BRIDGE — The Raritan Bay Medical Center (RBMC) Foundation recently announced the 29th annual Harbor Lights Ball honorees. The Harbor Lights Ball is the premier annual fundraising gala for the medical center and will be held Sept. 28 at Addison Park in Aberdeen. This year’s theme is “Welcome to the Future,” and the event…

  • Hot fun in the summertime

    Residents sample chili during a cook-off at the fourth annual Green Street Block Party in Old Bridge on Aug. 24. PHOTOS BY FRANK WOJCIECHOWSKI

  • Crash victim still hospitalized in wrong-way Route 18 crash

    By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Dana Corrar remains hospitalized with multiple fractures to both legs, an arm, and several ribs following a collision in which a Wood-Ridge woman drove the wrong way on Route 18. Corrar has had three surgeries to date, according to her attorney, Paul Edelstein, and has racked up…

  • Imperial Music Center sets concerts

    The Imperial Music Center, 48 Appleby Ave., South River, will hold concerts at 2 p.m. Sept. 8, Oct. 6, Nov. 3 and Dec. 15. Lunch is available for purchase from noon to 2 p.m. A $5 donation is appreciated. For more information, call 732-238- 0310 or visit www.imperialmusiccenter.com

  • Cub Scouts open house set for Sept. 24

    Old Bridge Cub Scout Pack 136 invites boys in first through fifth grade to attend a Fall Open House Fun Night 7-8 p.m., Sept. 24 at the Knights of Columbus, 61 Pine St., Old Bridge. The event will feature games, a Raingutter Regatta, prizes and ice cream sundaes. There will be giveaways for all boys…

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