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Tickets on sale for American Legion Christmas party
Tickets are on sale for American Legion Post 401’s annual Christmas Party on Dec. 3 at the post hall, 148 Major Rd., Monmouth Junction. The party will begin with a buffet dinner served from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., dancing until midnight with DJ Bruce and door prizes. The event is open to the public 21 and…
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Fundraising holiday concert on tap at high school
The Spotswood Band Parents Association will present its Holiday Benefit Concert 3 p.m. Dec. 10 in the cafetorium at Spotswood High School, 105 Summerhill Road. The Central Jersey Wind Ensemble, along with several members of the Spotswood High School Wind Ensemble under the direction of conductor Nick Santoro, will perform holiday music. Admission is $10…
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Volunteers sought to share gift of music
The Interfaith Network of Care is looking for musically inclined volunteers to stop by and sing or play an instrument for its Respite participants during programs that run between noon and 4 p.m. Mondays at the South River American Legion, 264 Whitehead Ave. Volunteers may perform for as long as they choose, twice a month…
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Third Hour of Code coming to library Dec. 10
The third annual Hour of Code is set for 5-9 p.m. Dec. 10 at the East Brunswick Public Library, 2 Jean Walling Civic Center. Hour of Code is a global initiative organized by Code.org, a nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to computer science. The event is open to teens ages 13 and up. Participants will…
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Tree lighting on tap for Dec. 4 at learning center
GKB Landscaping, South Amboy, will sponsor its sixth annual Christmas Tree Lighting beginning at 6 p.m. Dec. 4 at the Garden Friends Early Learning Center, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville. The event will feature a visit from Santa, music, hot cocoa and homemade cookies from the students at the center. All are welcome…
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South Brunswick police receive top award for National Night Out
SOUTH BRUNSWICK — The South Brunswick Police Department (SBPD) was selected as the top New Jersey award winner for its participation in the 33nd annual National Night Out event that highlights the partnership between police and the community. The National Association of Town Watch recognized the outstanding community support and participation in picking South Brunswick’s…
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James V. Samuelson
James V. Samuelson, 66, of Old Bridge, passed away peacefully on Monday, Nov. 21, 2016, at Centra State Medical Center in Freehold after a courageous fight with a hard-fought illness. Jim was born in Plainfield on Nov. 3, 1950, to Ruth (Pearson) Samuelson and the late A. Vincent Samuelson. He grew up in Fanwood…
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Detectives arrest Idaho resident in Jackson drug bust
JACKSON – A resident of Idaho has been charged with attempting to distribute more than 25 pounds of marijuana in Ocean County. The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office said David L. Lincoln, 65, of Ketchum, Idaho, has been charged with possession of marijuana, possession of marijuana over 25 pounds with intent to distribute, conspiracy to distribute…
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Christmas tree lighting set for Dec. 1
A Christmas Tree Lighting will be held at 6:45 p.m. on Dec. 1 at Clara Barton Heritage, 1015 Amboy Ave., Edison. The Heritage will hold the event for the second year in a row.
