Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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Prom fashion show set for Feb. 20
South Brunswick High School Project Graduation will hold its annual Prom Preview Fashion Show 7-9 p.m. on Feb. 20 at the school, 750 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction. More than 40 seniors and juniors will walk the runway in the latest prom fashions from David’s Bridal and Chaz MaTazz Formalwear in Princeton. In addition, there will…
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Rocking chair marathon will benefit veterans, food bank
The 31st annual Rock-a-Thon 24-hour rocking chair marathon is scheduled for Feb. 27-28 at North Brunswick Township High School, 98 Raider Road, North Brunswick. Visitors are welcome 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Feb. 27 and 8-11 a.m. Feb. 28. The event raises money for charities by having students get pledges and then rock the day and night away. This…
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‘Blizzard bags’ are ‘snow’ joke at North Brunswick Township High School
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — The word “blizzard” does not have such a negative connotation at North Brunswick Township High School (NBTHS). Students of the American Red Cross club at the school recently donated 38 “blizzard bags” to Elijah’s Promise in New Brunswick. Between Jan. 14-28, a variety of donations of travel-sized hygiene products…
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United Way, AARP offer tax return preparation for local residents
The North Brunswick Library, working with the United Way of Central Jersey, is offering free tax preparation help by IRS-certified volunteers, 6-8:30 p.m., Feb. 25 and March 3. Appointments are required by calling 732-246-3545 in advance. The program is open to residents and non-residents. The library is located at 880 Hermann Road, North Brunswick.
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North Brunswick residents can check eligibility for free cell phone service
Residents can find out if they are eligible for free cell phone service at a workshop from 10 a.m. to noon, Feb. 20, or from 2-4 p.m., March 5, at the North Brunswick Library, 880 Hermann Road, North Brunswick. Safelink is a lifeline supported service that is a government benefit program. Only eligible persons may…
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Applications being accepted for South Brunswick Citizen Police Academy
Applications are being accepted for the Spring 2016 South Brunswick Citizen Police Academy. The academy will give community members a behind-the-scenes look at policing and offer training on a range of law enforcement topics including motor vehicle laws, criminal law and use of force, crime scene processing, defensive tactics and internal affairs. A dozen officers and…
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Edison police arrest bank robbery suspect
EDISON– A Jersey City man has been charged in connection with the Jan. 10 robbery of a TD Bank branch on Oak Tree Road. Police detectives charged Jerome J. Mack Jr., 31, with one count of robbery for the hold up at TD Bank branch at 2064 Oak Tree Road. Mack is being held on…
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Middlesex County College presents fundraising event
Middlesex County College is offering a night of make-believe gambling on Feb. 26 in the College Center on its Edison campus. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; the games begin at 6:30 p.m. The admission fee of $75 includes full dinner buffet, open bar (beer and wine) and $50 in fake gambling chips. Participants must be…
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Angelina Brock
Angelina “Jean” Brock, 78, of Colts Neck, passed away on Feb. 2 at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. She was born in Monmouth Junction, where she lived before moving to Colts Neck in 1958. Jean was the innovator and driving force for Brock Farms Family Christmas Wonderland, which brought joy to many families. She was…
