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      May 21, 2009  RSS feed
      CHRIS KELLY staff Erin Kowalski, 7, of South River, navigates a bicycle safety course during the borough Police Department's annual Bike Rodeo, held at South River High School on May 16. More...
      Three incumbents, one newcomer to vie in June 2 primary

      Voters have three incumbents and a newcomer to choose from in the upcoming Democratic primary for the Middlesex County Board of Freeholders race. Incumbents Ronald G. Rios and H. James Polos are seeking two three-year terms, while incumbent Carol Barrett and newcomer Jusleine C. Daniel are vying for a two-year unexpired term. More...

      Neighboring boroughs approve first-time program

      Spotswood will provide first-response emergency medical services for Helmetta under a new interlocal agreement between the neighboring towns. Helmetta does not have a first aid squad of its own, but its residents have volunteered over the years for the Jamesburg First Aid Squad, which has handled all first aid calls in Helmetta. More...


      CHRIS KELLY staff Rosemary Stanciu of East Brunswick looks through the crowd during the 2009 commencement exercises at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft section of Middletown, on May 17. More...


      Men's Health editor pens book on weight loss

      Former South River resident Jeff Csatari has written his first book on the secrets of Belly Off success, which comes right in time for the warm weather. "When I was asked to write this book last year, it came at an interesting time," said Csatari, a contributing editor at Men's Health magazine, published by Rodale Inc. More...


      The Sayreville Main Street Theatre Company will sponsor an Open-Mic Night fundraiser 8 p.m. May 29 at the theater, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville. More...
      The children. Has anyone considered the health and well-being of the children during these times of financial hardship? Monetary burden gives rise to child abuse and neglect. More...
      My father died a hard death from lung cancer in 1983. From the first diagnosis, about six months before he passed, there was never any real hope, since his type of cancer is nearly always fatal. Still, he tried to beat it with ever-more aggressive chemotherapy treatments that took his hair and his body and his energy. More...
      Mrs. Roman, 73, of Metuchen, died May 16, 2009, in JFK Medical Center, Edison. Born in Blakley, Pa., she lived in Dixon City, Pa., before moving to Metuchen 49 years ago. She co-owned the Metuchen Craft Shoppe for 17 years. She was a graduate of Easton Hospital School of Nursing, Easton, Pa., where she earned an associate's degree. More...
      PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff Above: Old Bridge High School's Brittany Fuenter (l) and South Brunswick's Lisa Buongionanni battle for the loose ball during the Greater Middlesex Conference Tournament lacrosse final May 13 in East Brunswick. South Brunswick prevailed, 13-12, in overtime. Old Bridge High School's Brittany Fuenter (r) pressures South Brunswick's Ali Sisco. More...