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Donations welcome for Christmas Sale
The Friends of the Jamesburg Public Library is seeking gently used donations for its Christmas Sale planned for 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 21 on the lower level of the library, Gatzmer Avenue. For more information, call the library at 732-521-0440.
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Legal seminars planned at library
The Old Bridge Public Library will offer two upcoming legal seminars at the library’s Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. Guest presenters will be two local attorneys. Adam B. Sklar will offer an informational session on adoption at 7 p.m. Nov. 2. The attorney will be joined by a representative from the Middlesex County…
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Domestic violence victims continue dire call for help
The Struggle is real but the solutions are many By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer The power of the Internet recently played a critical part in domestic violence awareness. A surveillance video that exposed an altercation turned physical between a professional football player and his then-fiancee was widely circulated in the media and caught the attention…
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First-time buyers get a little older
Today’s first-time homebuyers are renting for longer periods of time before buying more expensive homes than previous generations Forget the idea of the young, newly married couple moving into their first home. Today’s first-time homebuyers are older and more likely to be single than those in recent decades, according to a recent Zillow analysis. The…
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The struggle is real
Carolyn Latkovich Editor’s Note: This week Greater Media Newspapers examine a few of the struggles faced by families and individuals in Central New Jersey. This begins an occasional series on some of the physical, emotional, and mental health challenges and successes experienced by our readers. F orty seconds is about the time that it takes…
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Vikings, Raiders pick up victories on the gridiron
VARSITY REPORT By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent South Brunswick High School teammates watch the floor exercise routine during the Greater Middlesex Conference Gymnastics Championships Oct. 24 in the South Brunswick High School gym. SCOTT FRIEDMAN The South Brunswick High School and North Brunswick Township High School football teams chalked up victories Oct. 23. For South Brunswick,…
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Slavicek seeks to unseat Martin as Helmetta mayor
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer HELMETTA — Mayor Nancy Martin is facing a challenge in her bid for another four-year mayoral term from Councilman Christopher Slavicek on Nov. 3. Slavicek said last week one of his reasons for running for mayor is to help rebuild the town’s image following the widely reported problems that resulted…
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Middlesex County clerk named VP of state association
Elaine M. Flynn Middlesex County Clerk Elaine M. Flynn has been sworn in as the vice president of the Constitutional Officers Association of New Jersey (COANJ). The COANJ includes all registers, surrogates, sheriffs and county clerks in the state. The officials work together to promote the best practices in each county office and also submit…
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Things to consider before downsizing your home
The decision to downsize a home is often bittersweet. Many couples who downsize their homes do so after raising a family. A home might be filled with memories, but downsizing a home helps couples save more money, and that financial flexibility often allows men and women to more fully enjoy their retirement. But in spite…
