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Edison man pleads guilty in international computer scam targeting the elderly
A man from Edison pleaded guilty for taking part in an international computer scam which conned 83 senior citizens out of cash totaling $25,000. Mohammed Alam, 25, of Edison, pleaded guilty during a hearing on Jan. 7 to third degree theft of moveable property. Under a plea agreement reached with Middlesex County Assistant Prosecutor Russell…
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Karma Cat + Zen Dog Rescue Society seeks volunteers
Karma Cat + Zen Dog Rescue Society will hold an informational session about volunteering from 2-4 p.m. Jan. 26 at its Milltown adoption center, 39 S. Main St., Milltown. To view a Facebook page for the event or to RSVP, visit facebook.com/events/613997532389973. To learn more about Karma Cat + Zen Dog Rescue Society, visit karmacatzendog.org. To learn…
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Hindu American organizations collect 17,500 pounds of food for Diwali
A group of Hindu American organizations kicked off the season of giving in November with the first Sewa Diwali food drive of its kind in New Jersey. Sewa is an act of selfless service embedded in Hindu tradition. Diwali is a Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of light over darkness. Many organizations came together…
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Unitarian Society event marks legacy of Dr. King
The Unitarian Society is holding a day of learning how to interrupt acts of hostility, harassment and hate from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Jan. 21 at 176 Tices Lane, East Brunswick. Attendance can be for the full day or just a portion. “MLK@TUS: Be an Upstander, Not a Bystander,” will include be a dramatic…
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Cheers and Jeers
by Damian Holbrook Cheers to A Million Little Things for scoring one big move. ABC’s freshman hit, starring (from left) David Giuntoli, James Roday and Romany Malco will relocate to the plush post—Grey’s Anatomy slot when it returns Jan. 17, giving Thursdays a double dose of soaps about likable people making terrible life choices. Jeers…
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Columbia Bank’s Valentine’s Day event Jan. 26
Columbia Bank will hold a Valentine’s Craft Day on Jan. 26 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. All are invited to attend this complimentary event at any Columbia Bank branch. A craft with necessary materials and a festive giveaway will be offered while supplies last.
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Women Veterans Support Group offered weekly
Veteran & First Responder Healthcare will hold a Women Veterans Support Group from 6-8:30 p.m. on Jan. 16 and 23 at Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care, Conference Room A, 151 Centennial Ave., Piscataway, in partnership with the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and Strive Health. The support group is free and confidential…
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Jackson resident to star in ‘The Jungle Book’
David Felicie of Jackson will star in the role of Mowgli in the world premiere of the Axelrod Contemporary Ballet Theater’s production of “The Jungle Book” on Feb. 2 and Feb. 9 at 8 p.m., Feb. 3 at 3 p.m., and Feb. 10 at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. at the Axelrod Performing Arts Center,…
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Jackson VFW Auxiliary opens art scholarship contest
JACKSON – Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary No. 4703 has announced the kickoff of its annual Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest. Local students in grades nine through 12 have the opportunity to compete for $29,500 in national scholarships, according to a press release. Students must submit an original two- or three-dimensional piece of artwork.…
