• Senior airman protects adults, saves baby’s life

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jerry Sarno (r) received an Air Force Commendation Medal from U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Allen Jamerson in September 2012 for saving a baby’s life that July. SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Gerald J. Sarno remembers July 4, 2012, as clear as day. That is the day…

  • Parish, company heads to be honored

    In recognition of their contributions to disaster-recovery and relief efforts in the Middlesex County area following superstorm Sandy, representatives of a Roman Catholic parish community and a securities services company will be honored at the Diocese of Metuchen’s 29th annual Flame of Charity Dinner, scheduled for Oct. 24 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, New Brunswick.…

  • Vendors needed for Sept. 28 vendor fair

    The Ladies Auxiliary of the Cheesequake Volunteer Fire Company will host its second annual craft/vendor show 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sept. 28 at the firehouse on Route 34. Vendors are needed. Spaces are $25 each. For more information, contact Janet Kilheeney at 732-754-5880.

  • Employment for veterans remains one man’s focus

    By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Nonprofit groups across New Jersey labor tirelessly to find suitable jobs for military veterans, but a more unified line of attack must be put in place to truly help those who have fought for their country, according to Jeff Cantor. Cantor, who sits on the Marlboro Township Council, is pushing…

  • Grants assist veterans with housing

    Homeless and at-risk veterans in eight counties in New Jersey will be served by $4 million in grants recently awarded to Soldier On by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, according to a press release. The grants, which will be operational starting in October, include a new $2 million award to serve approximately 500 participant…

  • Soldier On strives to help homeless vets

    By NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer This community for homeless veterans in Massachusetts is part of the programs offered by Soldier On, a nonprofit focused on helping veterans who are homeless or at risk. Plans call for expanding outreach to eight counties in New Jersey (left in red outline). More than 7,000 veterans in New Jersey…

  • Life lessons and fun in youth football

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer A new season is underway for youth football and cheerleading in central New Jersey. Youngsters throughout central New Jersey strapped on their shoulder pads and dug in their cleats earlier this month to gear up for the start of football season. But the size and shape of the youthfootball landscape…

  • Concert will support Sandy fund

    By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer Tickets to an evening of pop-punk and philanthropy sold out in record time, as fans of the trio Blink-182 rushed to secure their spot at the upcoming show at the Starland Ballroom. “We are very excited,” venue spokesman Jon Vena said. “This has been one of the fastest-selling shows to…

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    Parents support their children’s efforts during the Family Night celebration for the summer enrichment program students at Samsel Upper Elementary School in Sayreville on Aug. 14. See story, page 16. SCOTT FRIEDMAN

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