Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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Teen tips
Steering You Right By Sharon Peters Q: I have a teenager who will begin driving this summer. We’ve talked about the importance of being responsible and not acting like a fool behind the wheel. I’m not sure I’ve thought up everything I should be worrying about or saying to him. Tips? A: Sure. Lots of…
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Rolling stone
Anyone with especially deep pockets now can be the first in his or her gated community to own an opulent Bentley Continental coupe or Flying Spur sedan at $200,000-plus that’s custom fitted with genuine stone dashboard trim in place of the usual wood veneers. To our knowledge this would be the first stone-trimmed car since…
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South Brunswick teens perform at Carnegie Hall, receive prestigious awards
By Jennifer Amato Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Two outstanding young musicians from South Brunswick got the opportunity of a lifetime by performing at Carnegie Hall. Thirteen-year-old Nina Austria won a National Gold Medal for scoring the top mark in the country on the Level 5 Piano Assessment of The Royal Conservatory Music Development Program. Nina, a…
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Vikings’ boys, girls reach state sectional semifinals
By Warren Rappleyea South Brunswick High School’s boys and girls basketball teams both made their way to the semifinals of their respective NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group IV tournaments. In the semifinals March 5, South Brunswick’s girls ran into top-seeded Monroe Township High School, which came away with a 60-39 win, despite 22 points from the…
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Amtrak employee killed along Northeast Corridor Line
By Jennifer Amato Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK – An Amtrak employee was fatally struck by a train traveling along the Northeast Corridor Line in the area of New Brunswick and North Brunswick on March 1. New Jersey Transit Train 3808 was involved in the accident around 4:45 a.m., according to Craig Schulz of Amtrak…
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Computer courses scheduled at South Brunswick Library
The South Brunswick Library will hold the following computer and tech courses in the SMART Lab, 110 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction. All classes require registration by calling 732-329-4000, ext. 7286, or visiting www.sbpl.info/all-events. Bring your own laptop or use one of the library’s. “Intro to the Internet” will be held at noon on March 11.…
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Marlboro community garden to debut in April
By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer MARLBORO – After several years of planting seeds for a new program in town, the Shade Tree Committee will open the Marlboro Community Garden this spring at 82 Tennent Road, next to the Morganville Volunteer Fire Company. On April 30, in conjunction with Marlboro’s Arbor Day celebration, the Shade Tree…
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E Street drummer’s donation supports music program
By Christine Barcia Staff Writer The Asbury Park Music Foundation is on a mission to keep music and the Monmouth County seaside city alive for generations to come. The nonprofit organization, which was founded in 2012, supports a youth initiative, Music Saved My Life, which was was created out of the need for a music…
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Scholastic achievement, talent help Freehold Township teen shine
By Christine Barcia Staff Writer Nina Mojares wants people to know there is a lot more to pageants than beauty. Nina, who was recently crowned Miss New Jersey Outstanding Teen 2016, said scholastic achievement and talent are emphasized over physical attributes. “Miss America is positive. It celebrates talent and achievements. Pageants are not beauty competitions,”…
