Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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Applicant gets approval to convert building into Islamic cultural center
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — An Islamic-based multipurpose recreational facility has been officially approved in North Brunswick. The North Brunswick Cultural Center sits on Block 188, Lot 6 at 445 Georges Road on the former Verizon site. The existing, T-shaped building is currently vacant in the C-1 Neighborhood Commercial Zone. According to original testimony…
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Lombard’s instincts, passion leads to success on mats
By Jimmy Allinder Nicky Lombard’s approach to wrestling is really a case study in how the brain works. When the rising senior at Monroe Township High School steps onto the mat, he clears all the excess baggage out of his head and only focuses on beating his next opponent. “A lot of what I do…
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South River’s Miranda living the dream on soccer field
By Jimmy Allinder Nark Miranda enters his senior year as one of the best soccer players to ever wear a South River High School uniform. But before he steps onto the pitch to play for the Rams, Miranda has other business to attend to, like playing for the Marlboro Warriors U17 team when it travels…
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Veterans Admissions Days scheduled for Wednesdays in July at Middlesex County College
Wednesdays in July are Veterans Admissions Days at Middlesex County College. Military veterans and qualifying dependents may visit the office Wednesdays on July 6, 13, 20 and 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. to speak with fellow veterans, apply to the college, learn about using their benefits, and start the enrollment process. The office…
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Students’ diner theme wins grand prize in sneaker design
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — After not getting many entries into the annual Vans Custom Culture Design Competition this year, art teacher Alison Paolello at John P. Stevens High School approached some of her art students with a challenge. “I said ‘If we want to win this, we have to get it together’,”…
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Edison students immersed in Renaissance
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — With medieval music playing in the background, the seventh-graders at John Adams Middle School traveled back in time to the Renaissance period. The three World History classes of teachers Adam Sack, John Peach and Amanda Lister came together. The students, split up in about 22 groups of two…
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Search and rescue bloodhounds receive police badges from Middlesex County
NEW BRUNSWICK – Police badges were awarded to two search and rescue bloodhounds, Joker and Aleck. The badges were accepted on June 24 by their handlers and trainers, Michael and Debbie Campbell of South Plainfield. The Campbells’ bloodhounds were first offered to Middlesex County when Michael Campbell joined the county’s Urban Search And Rescue (USAR) team under the direction of county…
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Jacobi used to taking hits on football, baseball fields
By Jimmy Allinder Luke Jacobi knows all too well what it’s like to take a hit. The rising senior has been the starting quarterback for the John P. Stevens High School football team since he was a sophomore and catcher for the baseball team since his freshman year. The 6-foot, 180-pounder knows collisions are part…

