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‘Woman of Distinction’ Award nominees sought
The American Heart Association is currently accepting nominations for its 11th annual Go Red for Women “Woman of Distinction” Award. This award recognizes and celebrates New Jersey women who are promoting a healthy lifestyle among women or making sustained, unique or extraordinary efforts to improve the community. The award also recognizes those who support and advance women’s issues…
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Business Brief
QuickChek celebrated the grand opening of its newest 24-hour location in North Brunswick on Feb. 21. The Whitehouse Station-based fresh convenience market chain opened a new 5,496-square-foot store located at 1196 How Lane, the first of several planned store openings in 2017. Amenities include a food service menu, Q Cafe, no-fee ATMs, indoor seating for 13 people, outdoor…
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Restaurant offering Mardi Gras specials
With Mardi Gras approaching, Quaker Steak & Lube restaurant is inviting guests to let the good times roll with an All-You-Can-Eat special at its locations in Brick and Edison. On Feb. 28, guests can nibble on All-You-Can-Eat shrimp or wings (bone-in or boneless). Offer available for dine-in customers only. For more information, visit www.TheLube.com.
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Public invited to comment on police department’s operation
PLUMSTED – A team of assessors from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) will perform a review of the Plumsted Township Police Department to determine if the department is maintaining proper policing standards. A team of assessors from NJSACOP will be in town on March 5-6 to examine all aspects of…
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Fill in the blanks and move along
By Paul Hall None of the teachers are ready for what the last day of school brings in the new movie Fist Fight. The kids are wild and pranks are occurring at a rate that makes the national debt growth look slow. When one student takes things too far, Mr. Strickland (Ice Cube) destroys a…
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Class of 2019 to hold basket auction fundraiser
The North Brunswick Township High School Class of 2019 will hold a basket auction fundraiser beginning at 6:30 p.m. on March 24 at the school, 98 Raider Rd., North Brunswick. Presale tickets are $25. Contact Debbie Koster at [email protected]. Tickets may also be purchased at the door.
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Wheels keep turning for YMCA children’s campaign
EAST BRUNSWICK – Participants in the fourth annual Raritan Valley YMCA Spin-a-Thon combined efforts to log thousands of biking miles in support of the Y’s Strong Kids Campaign. The entire ride took place via stationary bike inside the YMCA on Feb. 11, exceeding its goal of raising $5,000 for the campaign. Some riders biked for…
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Rocking chair fundraiser set for Feb. 25-26
The 32nd annual Rock-a-Thon is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, through 11 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, at North Brunswick Township High School, 98 Raider Road, North Brunswick. This 24-hour rocking chair marathon raises money for charities by having students get pledges and then rock the day and night away. This year, the event…
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Woman suffers fatal injuries during fire at her home
EAST BRUNSWICK – A 60-year-old woman was fatally injured in a fire at her home last week. Tracy Baran of 16 Nelson Circle in East Brunswick was pronounced dead at the scene of the fire, which was reported to authorities at 4:39 a.m. on Feb. 17, according to a statement prepared by Middlesex County Prosecutor…
