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Police: Unlicensed driver charged in Memorial Day crash
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Police have charged a driver whose passenger was critically injured during a crash on Memorial Day. Guadalupe Hernandez, 52, of New Brunswick, was reportedly driving with a suspended license when he crashed at 4:30 p.m. May 30, according to a statement prepared by the South Brunswick Police Department. Hernandez was reportedly driving a 2008 Dodge…
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‘Today’s Table’ food tastings set at Middlesex County College
“Today’s Table,” a food tasting experience, will be held in Crabiel Hall’s state-of-the-art culinary lab at Middlesex County College. Come hungry and enjoy food prepared by the chef. Recipes will also be distributed. Classes include: “Summer Smoothies That Rock” June 6; “Get the Scoop About Ice Cream Making” June 7; “Sensational Summer Salads” June 9;…
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Local author holds book signing June 2
Teresa Irizarry will hold a book signing at the Atlantic Highlands Public Library, 100 First Ave., from 7 p.m.-8 p.m. on June 2. The event is free and copies of her new book “Rekindled” will be available for purchase. This 17th century historical novel is a thought provoking, finely detailed portrait of the struggles to…
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Annual Tower Area Garage Sale set for June 4
Barbara Penny, a broker sales associate with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Metuchen/Edison, is sponsoring the 13th annual Tower Area Garage Sale in North Edison from 8 a.m.–4 p.m. on June 4. The rain date is June 5. A resident of Edison Tower and an active member of her community, Penny established this annual event…
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Mercer County park commission summer 2016 nature programs
Kayak Tours of Mercer Lake Friday – July 1, 8 and 29, Friday – August 12 and 26, Friday – September 9 Tours are from 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m., weather permitting rates: in county- $25/person, out of county- $30/person Enjoy a morning of paddling, exploration, and wildlife viewing during a Kayak Tour! Participants will kayak along…
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NJ 2-1-1 provides resources for public concerning diabetes prevention
WHIPPANY — NJ 2-1-1 is supporting the State of New Jersey Department of Health (DOH) in its effort to link New Jerseyans with community-based resources that are focused on dealing with a critical public health concern: preventing and managing diabetes. Type 2 diabetes, also commonly known as “adult onset” diabetes, is on the rise in…
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AAA survey sees Memorial Day auto travel at highest level since 2005
HAMILTON – Approximately 960,100 New Jersey residents will travel 50 miles or more for the Memorial Day holiday weekend this year, an increase of 1.7% compared to the 944,169 who traveled in 2015, according to the AAA. The Memorial Day holiday travel period is defined as Thursday, May 26 to Monday, May 30. AAA is…
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49th annual Newark Fireman’s Muster on June 5
NEWARK – Everyone loves a parade and the sounds of a pipe and drum band, especially when it includes shiny fire trucks with sirens blasting. But that’s only part of the family festivities planned for the 49th annual Fireman’s Muster on Sunday, June 5, from 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Newark Museum and across…
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New guidelines in effect for boaters
NEW YORK – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is advising boaters throughout the New York/New Jersey area to make sure they follow the guidelines below this summer while they are cruising on their boats. “CBP wants all private boaters in the area to enjoy the summer boating season. With that, CBP asks private boaters…
