
CHRIS KELLY staff Francis Platas, 11, performs with the school band at St. Thomas the Apostle School in Old Bridge Monday during a colloquium on Africa. Students displayed projects during the event, which also featured African food and a performance by the school choir. More photos, page 20.
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Route 18 alley expected to close in early May
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer
EAST BRUNSWICK - When Mid State Lanes shuts its doors next month, it will mark the end of an era. A fixture in East Brunswick for about half a century, the bowling alley at the Mid State Mall, Route 18, is expected to close because its owner was unable to negotiate a new lease agre... More...
Woman writes to help others deal with divorce, child support issues

BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer
OLD BRIDGE - In the minds of some, divorce represents failure. For Christina Rowe, it represented the beginnings of her success. In October, her book, "Seven Secrets to a Successful Divorce," hit shelves for public consumption, and since then, she has received grateful responses fr... More...
April 5 + Book Sale, sponsored by the Spotswood Public Library, during regular hours, at the library, 548 Main St. Hardcover books, paperbacks, children's books, audiocassettes, VHS videos. Paperbacks sell for 50 cents each or three for $1, hardcovers for 75 cents and up, VHS videos for... More...