Author: Greater Media
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Breakfast with Santa at the Metuchen EMS
Metuchen Emergency Medical Services (EMS) will present Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 6 at the Metuchen EMS Headquarters, 1 Safety Place, Metuchen. The suggested donation is $8 for adults and $5 for children. Proceeds will benefit the Metuchen (Volunteer) Emergency Medical Services.
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Metuchen High PTO event promotes health and wellness
Boy Scout Troop 66 of Edison helped out The Hands of Hope with more than 2,000 pounds of food and more than 300 turkeys on Nov. 21. Metuchen High School served as the host to a Health and Wellness Fair that was sponsored by the PTO. PTO President Audrey Hausser said, “Health mindfulness is critical…
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Advent workshop scheduled Dec. 5
The Reformed Church of Metuchen, 150 Lake Ave., Metuchen, invites the community to its Advent Workshop from 4-7 p.m. on Dec. 5. Festivities will include a Christmas crafting table, games, tree decorating and lighting, and caroling. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome. For more information, call the church office at 732-548-2463, email [email protected] or…
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NAACP presentation set for Dec. 9
The Metuchen-Edison Area Branch of the NAACP (also serving Piscataway, Highland Park and South Plainfield) will present “Oral Histories: Securing Our Legacy” at 7 p.m. on Dec. 9 at the Piscataway Kennedy Library. Kwanzaa will also be celebrated. Refreshments will be served. Listen to student interviews of local elders who have witnessed key historical events…
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Partners in Parkinson’s at convention center Dec. 5
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent EDISON— Patients and caregivers in the Parkinson’s community will have one of the country’s largest events right in their backyard on Saturday when a Partners in Parkinson’s event comes to the New Jersey Convention and Expo Center on Dec. 5. Partners in Parkinson’s events started more than a year ago between…
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Terrorist attack kills US teen in Israel
By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK – A U.S. teen, who has relatives in East Brunswick and Edison, was among three killed in a shooting in West Bank. Ezra Schwartz, 18, was killed in a drive by shooting Nov 19. The killing has been ruled a terror attack, according to media reports. Schwartz was…
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SCOTT FRIEDMAN Angelo Palmer Sr., left to right, Dan Unachukuv and Kenectti Unachukuv portray The Three Wise Men, as parishioners re-enact scenes from the Bible during the 31st annual “A Drive Through the Christmas Story” at Sayre Woods Bible Church in Old Bridge on Nov. 27. For story, see page 3.
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Vitanza brothers honored with street sign
NORTH BRUNSWICK — Three brothers were recognized for their dedication to their country during a recent street naming ceremony. On Nov. 2, Lee Avenue and Haverford Street were renamed in an honorary fashion for Vincent, Anthony and Ben Vitanza. Vincent was born in 1926 and enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1946. He was a…
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Couple open hearts, home to foster children
By JENNIFER ORTIZ Staff Writer Kathy and Vince Cata, who have been foster parents to more than 20 children, pose for a Christmas photo with several of their adopted and current foster children. Going back 30 years, Kathy and Vince Cata wanted to have several children. While that did not happen the way they hoped…
