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Motorists encouraged to drive extra safely on Oct. 10
In conjunction with the New Jersey Department of Transportation, local police departments are asking that motorists throughout the nation join in the daylong effort on Oct. 10 to be cognizant of safe driving behaviors. “Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day” is designed to unite the country in moving toward zero fatalities for one full…
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Was this the last season for ‘Suits’?
Question: Was Suits on the bubble this season? Because that sure looked like a series finale on Sept. 14. When they wrote that episode, they were either anticipating not being renewed, or they are rebooting the show come winter. —Rick Matt Roush: That will be music to their ears, I’m sure. I don’t think the…
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Never the brides…
Lisa B. Thompson’s ‘Single Black Female’ opens a new season at Crossroads By Anthony Stoeckert From the Princeton Packet Neither Stephanie Weeks nor Daphne Gaines were very familiar with Lisa B. Thompson’s comedy “Single Black Female” before they were cast in Crossroads Theatre Company’s upcoming production of the play, but both actresses were familiar with…
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Pair charged in multiple burglaries in Monmouth County
A Freehold man and a Toms River woman have been indicted by a state Superior Court grand jury sitting in Freehold in connection with their alleged involvement in a string of burglaries in Monmouth County in the spring of 2015. Isiah S. Casrell, 30, of Freehold, and Rachel N. Lovely, 34, of Toms River, were…
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Older adults join third-graders in class
PLUMSTED – Third grade pupils at the Dr. Gerald H. Woehr Elementary School were excited to share part of their world with some very special guests on Sept. 29-30. On those two days, each third-grader had the opportunity to invite a special older person to school, according to a press release from the Plumsted Township…
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Mobile Family Success Center to screen ‘Monsters’
Mobile Family Success Center (MFSC) has announced the movie showing of “Monsters Inc.” will be held 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 27 at the Edison YMCA, 1775 Oak Tree Rd., Edison. Admission is free. Refreshments will be provided. Registration is required and will be handled on a first-call, first-served basis. To register or send an inquiry,…
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Purchase of subs will aid North Brunswick firefighters
The North Brunswick Volunteer Fire Department will hold a fundraising event on select days this month at Mr. Subs, 1048 Livingston Ave., North Brunswick. Buy two whole subs and get a third free between noon and 5 p.m. Oct. 16 will benefit Fire Co. No. 3, Oct. 23 will benefit Company 2 and Oct. 30 will benefit Company…
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Juveniles report sightings of clowns with weapons in Monroe
MONROE – Just hours after the South River Police reported complaints of clowns popping up in their borough, Monroe police reported a suspicious incident in a residential housing development over the weekend. A group of juveniles reported they were approached on three separate occasions by four subjects wearing clown attire off of Route 33 around…
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Remodel for fire safety
By Scott McGillivray It’s surprising that, although millions of homes are remodeled in America each year, few homeowners realize the importance of remodeling with fire safety in mind. While smoke alarms and fire extinguishers are top of mind, do you know how you can improve passive fire protection in your home? Passive fire safety installations…
