EWING—Felice Trinh, a graduate of Linden High School, was honored as the 2008 NJAC Women’s Tennis Rookie of the Year. Trihn, teamed at second doubles with junior Stefanie Haar to go 5-0 in dual matches in her freshman…
Middlesex Athlete Named National Player of the Week
Middlesex Athlete Named National Player of the Week—Angelina Dill of Matawan was named the National Junior College Athletic Association Division III Women’s Basketball Player of the Week for Nov. 17-23. The 5’10” forward posted a double-double in four games.…
“The Boy in the Striped Pajamas” – Dressed for Nightmares – 3 & ½ popcorns
By Michael S. Goldberger, film critic If a reincarnated Aesop were inclined to pen a parable about the Holocaust, odds are it would resemble “The Boy in the Striped Pajamas.” The story of an eight-year-old German boy, circa 1943,…
Memories From Around Woodbridge
by Diane Norek Harrison WOODBRIDGE—Here are some memories from reader Lillian Sawyer: “Back in 1917-1918, there was an Orthopedic Hospital for Servicemen on New Dover Road. The injured men were brought to the facility from the Colonia Train Station. They…
Breakfast With Santa
CARTERET – The Carteret Boy Scout Troop will hold its third annual breakfast with Santa on Dec. 6 at the American Legion, 1155 Roosevelt Avenue, from 9 a.m. to noon. Tickets $7 each and include breakfast, a photo with Santa,…
Edison Announces Holiday Celebration
EDISON—The township’s 20-foot live blue spruce Christmas tree will be lit in a special ceremony on Tuesday, Dec. 2. The celebration will begin at 7:30 p.m. in front of the Heritage at Clara Barton, Amboy Avenue and 3rd Street, Edison.…
Blood Donors Also Asked To Contribute To NJ Food Banks
STATE—New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS) is on a mission to fill the shelves of New Jersey’s hospitals with blood before the holidays. At the same time, music icon Bruce Springsteen is on a similar mission to fill the shelves of…
A Hypothetical Corzine v. Christie Matchup: Battle of the Titans
By Michael M. Shapiro Will Gov. Corzine decide not to seek re-election and instead serve in the Obama administration in some capacity? Will Chris Christie decline to seek the governorship or will he lose in a Republican primary? A betting man…
Ribbon Winning Riders
Ribbon Winning Riders—Kathleen Shelley, 13, and Briana Baptiste, 12, both of Summit, and Jesse McCormick, 9, of Rahway, display ribbons earned for their first performance in a Watchung Mounted Troop horse riding show. Shelley received a second place red…
Christmas And Winter Memories
by Diane Norek Harrison RAHWAY—Here are some Christmas and winter memories from former Rahway resident Charles Knight, a member of Rahway High School class of 1965: “Diane, My best memories of Christmas in Rahway were the candlelight services held on…
Making Holiday Memories
Making Holiday Memories – New Jersey artist Lloyd Garrison has prepared a pair of new holiday cards featuring paintings of the area. This painting showcases modern-day Cranford. Garrison says that the image brings back memories of the old-time towns. “They…
“Season Of Giving” Food Drive Is Front & Center Of Township Holiday Events
by Mayor John McCormac ‘Tis the season for holiday merriment, the warmth of family gatherings and the celebration of Christmas, Chanukah and festive traditions. While we enjoy the many events and festivities of the season, let’s not forget that there…
Down Economy is Buying Opportunity for Holiday Shoppers
By Harry Wyatt Like many Americans, I am feeling a little less financially secure these days. As the holiday season inches closer, I feel like I should be scrimping and saving, not spending and splurging. But with prices as low…