Author: Greater Media
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The most preventable car thefts
Despite automakers’ most novel schemes to make today’s cars more theft-proof, common sense is unfortunately still not among a model’s standard features. Witness the fact that a growing number of auto thefts are being caused by owners who leave the keys inside while parked. The National Insurance Crime Bureau in Des Plaines, Ill., reports that…
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Dog-loving author to speak at library gala
The South Brunswick Library will hold a gala book and author dinner with David Rosenfelt at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 18 at the library, 110 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction. The bestselling author has saved nearly 4,000 dogs through the Tara Foundation. A former marketing executive with Tri-Star Pictures, he left the corporate world for a…
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Auditions accepted for Heritage Day Idol
The Heritage Day Committee is accepting auditions for the first Heritage Day Idol competition. All audition videos must be sent to [email protected] no later than Sept. 7. All auditions will be reviewed and the Top 5 entries will be selected to perform on stage at Heritage Day on Sept. 19 (or on the rain date…
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Police academy open to area residents
The South Brunswick Police Department will hold a Citizen Police Academy beginning Sept. 15 for 11 consecutive weeks on Tuesday nights at police headquarters, Route 522 West. The academy will offer training on a range of law enforcement topics such as motor vehicle laws, criminal law, use of force, crime scene processing, defensive tactics and…
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Durga Mandir to serve as host of health fair
The Indian Health Camp of New Jersey and Durga Mandir will present a free health screening and disease prevention fair 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 13 at Durga Mandir, 4240 Route 27, Princeton. People age 45 and older who are uninsured or underinsured may be eligible for a blood test, EKG, eye examination, physical examination, cardiac…
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Dinner party will include photo booth
The Brunswick Women’s Connection will host the “Picture Perfect” dinner party 7-8:30 p.m. Aug. 19 at Pierre’s, 582 George’s Road, Monmouth Junction. Nick Devine will bring his photo booth and inspirational speaker Linda Marx will share her story “Taking the ‘What If’ Out of Life.” The cost is $24, all-inclusive. Call Judy at 732-254-8362.
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4-H is more than just kids and horses
By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer Top: Patricia Schuck and Linda Schulmeister, both of Old Bridge, share some stories about the Middlesex County 4-H during the Middlesex County Fair in East Brunswick on Aug. 8. Above: Alumni of the Middlesex County 4-H reminisce over photos. Members of the Middlesex County 4-H program know the public perception…
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NATHAN ROSMAN A serene evening just before dusk, overlooking the Navesink River at Riverside Park, Red Bank, on Aug. 12.
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Consider eye exam at back to school time
I am writing to commend Gov. Chris Christie for recently declaring August “Children’s Vision and Learning Month” in New Jersey. The goal of this observance is to help educate parents and teachers about the critical link between good vision and effective learning. It is that time of year again when we, as responsible parents, prepare…
