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Litter leads to arrest of vehicle’s occupants
JACKSON – An incident that began when police officers observed litter being thrown from a car ended with the arrest of three individuals in a convenience store parking lot in Jackson. According to police, at 11:35 p.m. on May 12, officers working a directed enforcement detail observed the occupants of a 2005 Dodge who were…
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Christ Episcopal to celebrate 1,000th addition to choral library
Christ Episcopal Church in New Brunswick is celebrating the addition of the thousandth item to its 230-year old choral library “Heritage” at 4 p.m. on June 11 at the church, 5 Paterson St., New Brunswick. The program will feature current and former members of the Christ Church Parish Choir, led by former choirmasters Clifford Hill…
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South Brunswick High School blood drives set for May 22, 23
South Brunswick High School will hold its second annual We Bleed Black and Gold Blood Drive from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on May 22 and 23 at the school, 750 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick. For an appointment, call Donna Moreen at 732-329-4044, ext. 3264. Walk ins welcome.
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Business Brief
Allstate exclusive agency owner Shawn Burke of the Burke Family Agency has been designated an Allstate Premier Agency for 2017. The Allstate Premier Agency designation is bestowed upon 26 percent of Allstate’s nearly 10,000 agency owners across the country and 14 percent of Allstate’s New Jersey agencies. The Premier Agency designation is awarded to Allstate…
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Obstacle course and mud run set for June 2
South Brunswick High School will hold its second annual Viking Dash 1.4-mile obstacle course and mud run at 3 p.m. on June 2 at the school, 750 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick. Ages 10 and under will begin their wave at 3:45 p.m. The registration fee is $10. All proceeds will go…
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Long-time members of VFW will be honored during Memorial Day ceremony
Memorial Day remembrance services will be held at 11 a.m. on May 29 on the front lawn of the Lt. John Farnkopf American Legion Post 401, 148 Major Road, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick. During the ceremony, two long-time members of the post will be recognized for their 50 years of continuous membership: Hank…
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Business Brief
QuickChek donated $2,140.75 to the North Brunswick Baseball & Softball Association on May 9 as part of the grand opening celebration of its new store in the township. The store donated a portion of the sales of every sub, sandwich and wrap sold in the store during its first 30 days, beginning Feb. 21.
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Scholarships open to young Republican women
The N.J. Federation of Republican Women, through its affiliation with the National Federation of Republican Women, is seeking nominees for scholarships benefiting young Republican women. The application deadline is June 12. Three annual National Pathfinder Scholarships of $2,500 each honor former First Lady Nancy Reagan. College sophomores, juniors and seniors, as well as students enrolled in masters programs, are eligible to apply. Three annual Betty Rendel Scholarships of $1,000…
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Two Monmouth residents honored at conference
Two Monmouth County residents – one from Howell and one from West Long Branch – were honored for their efforts to advance adult literacy at Literacy NJ’s annual conference on April 22. Literacy NJ, which provides free adult literacy programs and U.S. citizenship classes in eight counties, presented the awards at its annual Literacy for…
