• Locals react to travel ban, support community members

    Locals react to travel ban, support community members

          By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Residents around the community have been showing signs of support to Muslims who have been facing discrimination since President Donald Trump signed an executive order banning citizens from seven countries in the Middle East for three months until the U.S. can improve its vetting process. Although there…

  • ‘One Fine Tapestry: A Carole King Tribute’ performance slated

    ‘One Fine Tapestry: A Carole King Tribute’ performance slated

    The Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Rd., Edison, announces the performance “One Fine Tapestry: A Carole King Tribute” by Gerard and Diane Barros will be held from 2-3 p.m. on March 26. Join Gerard and Diane as they salute the legendary singer/songwriter and cover several of her great solo hits and…

  • Leo P. Sotak

    Leo P. Sotak

    Leo P. Sotak, 89, of Simpson, Pennsylvania, died on Feb. 2, 2017 at the Gino Merli Veteran Center, Scranton, Pennsylvania. His wife, the former Regina “Jeannie” Matistic died in 2003. Born in Orson, he was the son of the late John and Mary Biley Sotak. Leo proudly served his country during World War II as a Sergeant…

  • Restaurant offering specials for Valentine’s Day weekend

    Restaurant offering specials for Valentine’s Day weekend

    ALLENDALE — Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar is sharing the love this Valentine’s Day, inviting guests to enjoy half-priced bottles of wine and guest favorites at its locations in New Jersey. From Feb. 10-14, guests can enjoy select bottles of wine offered at half price to share with that special someone. Applebee’s will also be…

  • Seabrook in Tinton Falls to hold career fair Feb. 10

    Seabrook in Tinton Falls to hold career fair Feb. 10

    Seabrook, an active continuing care retirement community, will hold a career fair from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Feb. 10, at Seabrook Continuing Care at The Gardens, 3000 Essex Rd., Tinton Falls. Some of the key positions available include LPN, RN, CNA, CMA and more. Other positions include security officers, housekeepers and cooks. All candidates should apply…

  • ‘The Merry Wives of Windsor’ to be staged in Red Bank

    ‘The Merry Wives of Windsor’ to be staged in Red Bank

    RED BANK — Two River Theater, under the leadership of Artistic Director John Dias and Managing Director Michael Hurst, will present Shakespeare’s “The Merry Wives of Windsor” at Two River’s Marion Huber Theater, 21 Bridge Ave. Performances will begin Feb. 25 and continue through March 26. Opening night is March 3 at 8 p.m. Directed by Eric…

  • Schools of Character include Metuchen and Old Bridge

    Schools of Character include Metuchen and Old Bridge

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer TRENTON — Two local schools have been designated as State Schools of Character for 2017. On May 19, representatives from Jonas Salk Middle School in Old Bridge, Campbell Elementary School in Metuchen and other schools in the Garden State will be honored at the New Jersey Alliance for Social, Emotional and…

  • Local student will attend prestigious journalism conference

    Local student will attend prestigious journalism conference

    Jenna Cohen, a student at South Brunswick High School, has been selected to represent Monmouth Junction as a National Youth Correspondent at the 2017 Washington Journalism and Media Conference at George Mason University in Virginia. Jenna will join a select group of students from all over the country for an intensive study of journalism and media…

  • South River wants to familiarize public with water meter readers

    South River wants to familiarize public with water meter readers

    SOUTH RIVER – Since the threat of scams and crimes committed by individuals posing as utility employees exists, the South River Police Department (SRPD) wants to familiarize the public with the borough’s meter readers. Edward Adamski and Nicholas Dulski, as employees of the South River Water Department and Electric Utility, always display proper identification, according…

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