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Kwanzaa event to feature historical interpretations
The Metuchen Edison Area Branch of the NAACP will celebrate its annual Kwanzaa from 7-9 p.m. on Dec. 14 at the Stelton Community Center Auditorium, 328 Plainfield Ave., Edison. The event is free and will feature actress Dr. Daisy Century, who has taught for over 20 years in the Philadelphia school system as an award-winning science…
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Tri-Town News Datebook, Dec. 15
• Rabies vaccinations for cats and dogs will be provided on the following dates: Jan. 14, 9-11 a.m., North Hanover Township, 41 Schoolhouse Road, Jacobstown, 609-758-2522; Jan. 14, 2-4 p.m., Upper Freehold Township garage, 314 Route 539, Upper Freehold Township, 609-758-7738; Jan. 21, 10 a.m. to noon, New Hanover Township, public works, Hockamick Road, Cookstown,…
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News Transcript Datebook, Dec. 14
• A holiday bake sale will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 16-17 at Lauri’s Day Spa (formerly Sanzio Salon and Day Spa), 1008 Route 34, Matawan. The bake sale is now in its 10th year. Last year, proceeds supported the Jamie Levy Memorial Scholarship at Matawan Regional High School and a…
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Examiner Datebook, Dec. 15
• Rabies vaccinations for cats and dogs will be provided on the following dates: Jan. 14, 9-11 a.m., North Hanover Township, 41 Schoolhouse Road, Jacobstown, 609-758-2522; Jan. 14, 2-4 p.m., Upper Freehold Township garage, 314 Route 539, Upper Freehold Township, 609-758-7738; Jan. 21, 10 a.m. to noon, New Hanover Township, public works, Hockamick Road, Cookstown,…
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Dump truck rolls over after leaving roadway, fatally injuring driver
MONROE — Police are investigating a motor vehicle accident that left the driver of a truck fatally injured. Around 11:23 a.m. on Dec. 5, a 2006 Peterbilt 354 tandem dump truck was traveling east on Buckelew Avenue, just east of Elm Ridge Court near Etsch Farm, according to information provided by the Monroe Township Police…
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Chamber of Commerce plans Holiday Reception
The Chamber of Commerce serving Old Bridge, Sayreville and South Amboy will hold its Holiday Reception 5:30-7 p.m. Dec. 21 at Bensi Restaurant, 3899 Route 9 north, The Shoppes at Old Bridge. The event will feature a buffet dinner, beer, wine, sangria, soda, coffee and tea. Cost is $37 per person. Toys will be collected…
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Old Bridge sailor reflects on being stationed in Pearl Harbor during 75th anniversary
The 75th anniversary of the attacks on Pearl Harbor has special meaning for an Old Bridge native who is serving in the U.S. Navy in the very location that drew the United States into World War II. Petty Officer 2nd Class Ricardo Nazaire, a 2006 Old Bridge High School graduate, is assigned to the Navy’s U.S.…
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Speaker Series and events planned
The Metuchen Democratic Organization is looking to further engage its membership with Speaker Series and events. The first of these events will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 7 at Cai’s, 420 Main St., Metuchen, with Julie Roginsky, a liberal news pundit who frequently appears on the Fox News Network. The event is entitled,…
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Middlesex County legion members support efforts to end veteran homelessness
ISELIN – Iselin American Legion Post 471 played as the host to State Commander Roger Gengaro’s official visit to Middlesex County, where he explained the elements of his state project to aid homeless veterans. During the meeting on Nov. 30, Gengaro and Jack Dunne, state project chair, accepted a $1,000 donation from Gary Cooper, Middlesex County commander, from the county organization…
