Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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FedEx truck catches fire inside South Brunswick warehouse
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Firefighters were able to contain a fire to a FedEx truck inside a South Brunswick warehouse last week. The Monmouth Junction Fire Department was dispatched to FedEx at 114 Melrich Road for a fire alarm activation around 10:22 p.m. on Feb. 16, according to a statement released by the South Brunswick Police Department.…
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Performers of the Week
Here are local stars who shined with post-season tournaments going on at full blast Nick Ciaccia (132), Anthony Gagliano (138) and Kris Lindemann (145) registered consecutive pins as Howell High School beat Old Bridge, 34-16, to win the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group V wrestling championship in Howell. It was the Rebels’ second Central Jersey crown…
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Places to be
Weather is cold but the tournaments are heating up in local sports The road to Atlantic City and the NJSIAA Individual Wrestling Championships starts this weekend with the District Championships. The area high schools that are hosting them are-Woodbridge, District 19, Feb. 20; South Brunswick, District 20, Feb. 20; Manalapan, District 21, Feb. 20; and…
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Televising Sayreville board meetings could affect locations of discussions
By Matthew Sockol Correspondent SAYREVILLE – The Sayreville Borough Council has approved plans to televise the meetings of boards and commissions. The council adopted a resolution on Feb. 8 that requires all of the borough’s boards and commissions to meet in a facility capable of being recorded. The recorded meetings must also be posted on…
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Fruit and savory pies on sale through fundraiser
The South Brunswick High School Class of 2019 is selling pies for a fundraiser. Fruit pies are $17 each or two for $30; varieties include apple, apple crumb, blueberry, peach, cherry, strawberry rhubarb, pecan and blackberry pear. Savory pies are $22 each or two for $40; choices include shepherd’s pie, chicken pot pie, turkey pot pie…
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Champions of safe driving can be nominated for an award
Any individual or organization that has worked tirelessly to promote the proven principles of New Jersey’s Graduated Driver License (GDL) program can be nominated for a 2016 GDL Champion award. Developed by the New Jersey Teen Safe Driving Coalition, the annual award program recognizes those who have advocated for New Jersey’s three-step, novice driver license system. Designed…
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Driving Chevrolet’s 31-MPG pickup
General Motors’ midsize pickup trucks get a new turbo-diesel engine for 2016 that makes them the most fuel-efficient haulers on the road By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features Chevrolet recently made headlines when it announced that its Colorado midsize pickup — along with its near twin at GMC, the Canyon — would become the most fuel-efficient…
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Hyundai creates new luxury brand
Add another upscale nameplate to the new-car business: Genesis. Hyundai is in the process of launching its new Genesis brand, previously the name of both one of its sedans and a sporty coupe, as a separate identity for its top models. Existing vehicles will be renamed under an alphanumeric structure beginning with the letter “G.”…
