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  • Business Brief

    Business Brief

    Hair Cuttery will hold a promotion from Aug. 1-15 in which every haircut will go toward providing a free haircut for a child in need. Local locations include Chapel Hill Shopping Center, 455 Route 35, Red Bank; and Middletown Plaza, 1381 Route 35, Middletown. Typical business hours are 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 10 a.m.-5…

  • Memorial Fund President makes statement on police fatalities

    Memorial Fund President makes statement on police fatalities

    Below is a statement in response to the July 17 Louisiana officer fatalities by Memorial Fund President and CEO Craig W. Floyd: WASHINGTON — Today, I join all members of the law enforcement family and caring citizens across our nation in expressing profound grief and outrage over the murders of three Louisiana law enforcement professionals…

  • Arts Insurance seminar Aug. 2 in Metuchen

    Arts Insurance seminar Aug. 2 in Metuchen

    The Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce 2016 Business Education Series continues Aug. 2 with a seminar titled “For the Arts Professional: What Kind of Insurance Do You Need to Protect Your Creative Assets?” presented by Edward van Eckert and Lawrence McCullough of the Edward van Eckert Farmers Insurance Agency. The seminar takes place from 7:30-8:30…

  • Bayonne woman charged following stabbing death in Woodbridge

    Bayonne woman charged following stabbing death in Woodbridge

      WOODBRIDGE – A Bayonne woman has been officially charged with allegedly stabbing a fellow Bayonne resident in Woodbridge on July 18. Amarlis Calderon, 32, was charged with murder and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose in the death of Pablo Caamano, 33. During the investigation, it was determined that Calderon, who was reportedly…

  • Five historic flags in ‘Seeing Stars’ exhibit moving to other museums

    Five historic flags in ‘Seeing Stars’ exhibit moving to other museums

    HIGHLANDS — The new “Seeing Stars” exhibit at the Twin Lights Museum has been setting attendance records thanks in large part to the “wow” factor of its historic flags and patriotic artifacts. However, five of those flags will soon be headed to other museums. The Buffalo Soldier guidon, Grand Union flag, 1860s Free flag, 1818 20-star…

  • South Amboy Y receives grant for Livestrong program

    South Amboy Y receives grant for Livestrong program

    SOUTH AMBOY — The South Amboy YMCA received a $2,500 grant from the South Amboy Elks National Foundation for its Livestrong program. The Livestrong wellness program is designed for cancer survivors and those fighting cancer on a daily basis. The program provides a certified wellness trainer that works with each individual on the level of…

  • Oasis Church to celebrate racial unity with service, concert and picnic

    Oasis Church to celebrate racial unity with service, concert and picnic

    PLAINFIELD — In response to the recent shootings in Dallas and Baton Rouge and rising racial tensions in communities, Oasis Church is inviting local community members to its “Takin’ It to the Park” tent church service at 11 a.m. on July 24 at the Parkside Grove in Cedar Brook Park. The event will also feature a free…

  • Over 50 area restaurants to celebrate ‘Eat Drink Local Week’

    Over 50 area restaurants to celebrate ‘Eat Drink Local Week’

    The fifth annual “Eat Drink Local Week,” which celebrates the bounty of New Jersey farmers and the culinary skills of dozens of the state’s most talented chefs, will take place from July 22-31 at more than 50 restaurants statewide. Presented by Edible Jersey, the James Beard award-winning magazine dedicated to promoting the local, seasonal foods of the…

  • Jehovah Witnesses hold convention in Trenton

    Jehovah Witnesses hold convention in Trenton

    TRENTON – Jehovah’s Witnesses will hold its  2016 ‘Remain Loyal to Jehovah!” Conventions in countries around the world (JW.ORG) and the public is invited to attend this three-day event free of charge. The tri-state area is invited to these conventions at the Sun National Bank Center located at 81 Hamilton Ave., Trenton on July 22-24 and July…