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Sisters use SBA loan to open Revive Spa in former hometown of North Brunswick
Sisters Samantha McCann and Stacy Shiffner, former North Brunswick residents and North Brunswick Township High School graduates, have partnered to open up Revive Spa on Route 130 in North Brunswick with the support of a $128,000 Small Business Administration (SBA) loan from Unity Bank. Shiffner previously worked in marketing and is the business manager for the spa, located…
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Why is there no spinoff of ‘The Middle?’
Question: I was crushed to learn ABC wasn’t going forward with a spinoff of The Middle following the wonderful Eden Sher as Sue Heck. Any thoughts? —Lydia Matt Roush: I’m disappointed as well, because the notion of spending more time with Sue softened the blow of The Middle going off the air. Without having seen…
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Cheers and Jeers
by Damian Holbrook Cheers to New Amsterdam for fighting cancer with facts. While Max (the fantastic Ryan Eggold, pictured) has spent the first half of the NBC medical hit’s freshman season exploring options for his grave condition, the show has been slyly providing viewers with vital, honest info about clinical trials, the side effects of…
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Sayreville Senior Center’s Tuesday Club holds Christmas luncheon
PHOTOS COURTESY OF JANICE O’BRIEN The Sayreville Senior Center’s Tuesday Club held a Christmas luncheon with entertainer Joey Sudyka on Dec. 11. Pictured are Pat Roble, the Tuesday Club president, left to right, with entertainer Joey Sudyka, and member/volunteer John Lapatriello.
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Edison Y to hold Livestrong activities for those with cancer
The Edison branch of the YMCA, in collaboration with the Livestrong Foundation, is providing a free 12-week physical activity program for cancer survivors 18 years and over. The next session of Livestrong at the Y will launch in January. Classes will focus on strength, flexibility, cardiovascular and meditation techniques. The class is offered free for survivors of all types…
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South Amboy PBA tree lighting honors line of duty deaths during 2018
PHOTO COURTESY OF JAMIE NOREK South Amboy PBA Local 63 held its second annual Line of Duty Memorial Christmas Tree Lighting on Dec. 6, commemorating all law enforcement officer and K9 line of duty deaths for 2018. Each ornament is a handmade plastic tile with the officer’s name, photo, agency and end of watch…
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Auditions for ‘Big Fish’ announced
The North Brunswick Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services will present “Big Fish” as next year’s 49th annual community theater musical. Principals as well as a diverse adult ensemble are needed. No roles have been pre-cast. No experience is necessary. Vocal and dialogue auditions for only the 11 principal and featured roles – Edward Bloom,…
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Spotswood VFW to hold New Year’s Eve celebration
VFW Post 4589 will hold a New Year’s Eve celebration at 7 p.m. on Dec. 31 at the post, 33 Daniel Road, Spotswood. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. To purchase in advance, call 609-284-1226 and leave a message with your name, number of tickets and phone number.
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Donate during the holidays to North Brunswick fire companies
The North Brunswick Volunteer Fire Department is seeking donations during the holiday season. Fire Co. No. 1 is located at 600 Cranbury Cross Road. Fire Co. No. 2 is located at 2030 Route 130. Fire Co. No. 3 is located at 1470 Cozzens Lane.
