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Garden State Tennis Center named USTA Eastern 2018 Member Organization of the Year
Garden State Tennis Center (GSTC), located in Edison, received the 2018 Tennis Member Organization of the Year Award at USTA Eastern’s Annual Awards Dinner on Jan. 26 at the Renaissance Westchester. GSTC is being recognized for nurturing and developing some the best junior tennis players in the Eastern section and for its commitment to making tennis…
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Enjoy the winter with a safe, hearty workout
By Dr. Ira Shapiro Director, Plaza Chiropractic Center Old Bridge While many of us would rather seek the warm comfort of a soft, plush couch during the cold wintry months, others rejoice in the chance to participate in the endless array of sports and activities that only become possible once the temperature drops. But, despite the…
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North Brunswick Democratic Organization seeks candidates for November general election
Resumes are being accepted from individuals seeking the endorsement of the North Brunswick Democratic Organization as candidates for the one 4-year mayoral term and two 3-year council terms commencing on Jan. 1, 2020. Current holders of these positions, as well as other potential candidates who are seeking this endorsement, must be residents of North Brunswick,…
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Chief praises South Brunswick officers’ restraint in violent struggle with man allegedly on PCP
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – South Brunswick Police Chief Raymond Hayducka praised the restraint and actions of three officers who subdued a man reportedly high on PCP on Jan. 25. “The suspect had destroyed the home, overturning tables and chairs, breaking a TV and was waiting for officers when they arrived. The confrontation was violent and the…
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North Brunswick celebrates school counselors
NORTH BRUNSWICK – National School Counseling Week 2019, “School Counselors: Providing Lessons for Life,” will be celebrated from Feb. 4-8 to focus public public attention on the unique contribution of professional school counselors within U.S. school systems and how students are different as a result of what school counselors do. The special week honoring school…
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North Brunswick student-athletes excel academically at Middlesex County College during fall term
Forty student-athletes at Middlesex County College (MCC) finished their fall semester with a grade point average of at least 3.0 or higher. Of the 133 Blue Colt student-athletes, 40 had GPAs of 3.0 or above. Seventeen of those had 3.50 GPAs or higher. Two had perfect 4.0 GPAs. North Brunswick athletes who were cited were…
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Fundraiser set for South Brunswick family who lost all in fire
A fundraiser for the victims of the Jan. 23 house fire on Fresh Ponds Road in South Brunswick will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Feb. 9 at Princeton Elks Lodge 2129, 354 Route 518, Blawenburg. The cost is $15 for pasta, salad, bread, dessert and a drink. There will be raffles, prizes, music and…
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Authorities investigating deaths of Freehold Township residents
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – The deaths of a husband and wife left Freehold Township residents reeling on Feb. 4. In a Facebook post, the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office said it was investigating the homicide of Denise Bartone inside her home at 123 Koster Drive on the morning of Feb. 4. Later that morning, a vehicle registered…
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County sets up food drive to help aid federal employees in wake of shutdown
In a consolidated effort to support those impacted by the government shutdown, Burlington County Freeholder Director Tom Pullion announced on Jan. 24 that the county is sponsoring a food drive for local pantries. The food drive will run until Feb. 1. The government shutdown came to a close on Jan. 25. “I am asking County…
