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Local students win history essay contest
The Shrewsbury Towne-Monmouth Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution has announced the winners of the 2016 essay contest, “A Colonial Family’s Reaction to the Stamp Act.” The Shrewsbury Towne-Monmouth Chapter held its award night on April 11 at the Shrewsbury Borough Hall. At the ceremony, each student who participated…
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Library to sponsor gardening programs
The Old Bridge Public Library, Route 516 and Cottrell Road, has scheduled two upcoming events to provide area gardeners with professional tips and assistance in time for spring planting. The Middlesex County Master Gardeners will staff an informal drop-in gardening help desk 7-8:30 p.m. May 3. Representatives will be available to answer gardening questions about…
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Student sought to recite Gettysburg Address
The Old Bridge Village Heritage Center, Alice Appleby DeVoe Memorial Library Association, is looking for a student volunteer to recite Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address at 1 p.m. May 30 at the GAR (Grand Army of the Republic) plot at Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Old Bridge Turnpike, East Brunswick. The recitation will be part of the Memorial…
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Bob Krolikowski
Bob Krolikowski, 60, of Lodi, California, formerly of Monroe Township, passed away January 9 at home. Born to Bernard and Jean Krolikowski in New Brunswick June 5, 1955, he grew up in Monroe, attended Monroe School #1 and Hightstown High School. Bob learned the packaging business in the New Jersey-New York area before moving in 1983…
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New preschool comes to O.B.
The Learning Experience, an early education preschool center for children ages 6 weeks-6 years, recently opened a new location at 280 Texas Road, Old Bridge. Families may tour the school during regular business hours to learn about its L.E.A.P. (Learning Experience Academic Program) curriculum and enrichment. Jyoti Jhurani is the owner of the Old Bridge…
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Students inducted into Phi Theta Kappa honor society
A total of 156 students were recently inducted into the Middlesex County College chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges. Here are the local students who were inducted: From Dayton: Jeremy Hickson. From East Brunswick: Mazie Ayers, Shayna Clark, Kristen Dery, Jenine Distefano, Abeer Ebeid, Alex Mocanu, Josette Rogers, Julia Sallamack,…
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Vendors needed for Project Graduation flea market
South Brunswick High School (SBHS) Project Graduation will hold its annual Community Flea Market and Used Clothing Drive from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon ay 7 outside in the side parking lot of the school, 750 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction, rain or shine. The Project Graduation Committee will also be selling Mothers Day flowers and plants. Vendor spaces…
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‘Strategies for Seniors’ offered on May 3
The public is invited to attend “Strategies for Senior Citizens” on May 3 at the New Jersey Law Center, 1 Constitution Square, New Brunswick. Complimentary continental breakfast begins at 10 a.m., followed by the presentation from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Three experts will address a variety of issues affecting older Americans, including wills, trusts,…
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Monroe Legion post serves civic and veterans’ needs
MONROE — American Legion Post 522 had a busy winter and will continue with its community support programs throughout the spring. This past fall and winter, the Legion sponsored a coloring contest for fourth and fifth graders at one of the township’s elementary schools. The top three students were awarded gift cards to Barnes & Noble. On…
