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Route 516 traffic shift required in Old Bridge
OLD BRIDGE – Matawan Road/Route 516 eastbound traffic will be shifted onto the newly reconstructed westbound lane for the continuation of the Route 18 Bridge Deck Replacement project in Middlesex County. From 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sept. 9, New Jersey Department of Transportation (DOT) contractor Halmar International LLC will shift Matawan Road/Route 516 eastbound to the newly…
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Aberdeen to dedicate new 9/11 Memorial on Sunday
In connection with the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy, Aberdeen Township will dedicate a new memorial, which will include a 147-pound piece of steel from the World Trade Center, in memory of the victims of the terrorist attacks, including five Aberdeen residents. The dedication will be held this Sunday, Sept. 11, at 3 p.m.…
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American Legion will present ’12 Angry Jurors’
PLUMSTED – American Legion Post 455 and its MTM Players will present “12 Angry Jurors,” a benefit for veterans, at 2 Meadowbrook Lane. Performance dates will be a dessert show on Oct. 8 at 7 p.m.; dessert matinees on Oct. 9 and Oct. 16 at 3 p.m.; and a dinner show on Oct. 15 at…
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Sweet music: Concert will boost reading for children
Two Fair Haven rockers will roll into Washington, D.C., in an effort to improve reading for children. The Bridge of Books Foundation, which was founded in 2003, has distributed over 650,000 books to children across the state. The Holmdel-based nonprofit organization has joined forces with the LAW ROCKS concert tour to raise awareness and funds…
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Detours expected during South Brunswick paving projects
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – The following construction work is scheduled for next week in South Brunswick, weather permitting. Milling and paving on Stouts Lane and some areas of Route 522 have been scheduled for Sept. 12-13. On both days, Stouts Lane will be closed from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., according to information provided by the…
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Center Players to begin new season Oct. 21
Center Players has announced its upcoming 2016-17 season of six main stage productions to be performed from October through August at Center Playhouse, 35 South St., Freehold. Neil Simon’s “The Sunshine Boys” kicks-off the season, running Oct. 21 through Nov 20. Directed by Ray Parnese, this comedy follows the attempt by a young theatrical agent…
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Program for veterans on Sept. 18
District No. 8 will hold a POW/MIA program for all veterans at 2 p.m. on Sept. 18 at Menlo Park in Edison. This program is for veterans missing in action during the wars. Everyone is welcome. Light refreshment will be served. For more information, call 732-264-3041.
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‘Farewell To Summer’ Car Cruise For Charity on Sept. 24
The Red Oak Diner and Lounge, 2973 Route 35 North, Hazlet, will serve as the host to the ‘Farewell To Summer’ Car Cruise For Charity from 5-8 p.m. on Sept. 24 in the back parking lot of the diner. It is free and open to the public. All classes of vehicles are welcome. There will…
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Five arrested in Ocean County drug investigation
A two-month investigation into drug activity in Ocean County culminated with the arrest of five county residents, Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato announced. Detectives from the prosecutor’s Special Operations Group, Northern and Southern Enforcement Units, joined forces with the Lakewood Police Department Street Crimes Unit, the Lakewood SWAT team, the Jackson Police Department and…
