Author: Greater Media
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Church yard sale scheduled for June 6
Our Lady of Lourdes Church will hold its Indoor Yard Sale 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 6 in the school building, 44 Cleveland Ave., Milltown. The sale will feature many gently used Christmas items, cookbooks, children’s books, toys and more.
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Bridge work on overpass to extend through August
Overnight bridge work on Route 18 north and south at Route 1 has begun and will last through August. The majority of the work will be completed on weekends by crews working around the clock from 10 p.m. Fridays to 5 a.m. Mondays, according to a statement released by the North Brunswick Police Department. There…
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Seismic-testing debate continues amid approvals
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer A research project green-lighted to begin off the New Jersey coast this summer is the source of concern for legislators and environmentalists who see the project’s use of seismic testing as a potential threat to marine life and the commercial fishing industry. “It was a bad idea for the…
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Miniature therapy horses bring hope, healing
By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer Left: Valor, a Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horse, was named in honor of Kenneth Tietjen, a Middletown resident who lost his life in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. Right: Valor and Magic visit the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C. They are there soon after…
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Recognizing the signs and symptoms of prostate cancer
Prostate cancer is a deadly disease that forms in the tissues of the prostate, a gland in the male reproductive system that is found below the bladder and in front of the rectum.According to the Canadian Cancer Society, prostate cancer is the most common cancer among Canadian men (excluding nonmelanoma skin cancers), while the National…
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Riverfront restaurant slated for Sea Bright post office site
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer An architectural rendering depicts Tommy’s Tavern + Tap, which is set to open Fourth of July weekend overlooking the Shrewsbury River. The property formerly housed the Sea Bright post office, a café, surf shop and hair salon, with apartments on the upper levels and several bungalow-style buildings at the rear…
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REAL ESTATE BRIEFS
Michael Favale, a long-time resident of New Brunswick, has joined Gloria Zastko, Realtors, North Brunswick. Favale brings with him a track record of successfully negotiating deals using the skills and experience of his Wall Street brokering career. His in-depth knowledge of interest rates and market fluctuations will enable him to guide buyers and sellers through…
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Monroe unveils community garden site
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer Members of Friends of the Monroe Township Community Garden, township officials and supporters celebrate the opening of the garden, located on Applegarth Road. ADAM UZIALKO/STAFF The seeds of a township park dedicated to conservation education and the arts have officially been planted. Monroe Township officials gathered with the nonprofit…
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Bataan veteran’s valor finally discovered
By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer Left: Pfc. Albert Krempecki was awarded 10 additional medals for his service in World War II. Middle: Gen. Bruce Bingham awards medals posthumously to Krempecki as South River Mayor John Krenzel, left to right, VFW Post 1451 Commander Mark Krempecki and Krempecki’s sister, Stella Gumino, look on. Above: Shinyo Maru,…
