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  • Fuma Sacra Concert

    Fuma Sacra Concert

    Early-music ensemble, Fuma Sacra

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Synthetic pot dangers hit home

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Synthetic pot dangers hit home

    DEA photos The actual substance that is sold to be used as incense or tea, but can also be smoked, according to the federal agency.

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Islamic Society holds school building fundraiser

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Islamic Society holds school building fundraiser

    Staff photo by Mary Brienza Comedian Baba Ali performs at a fundraiser for the Noor-Ul-Iman School at the Islamic Society of Central Jersey on Route 1 in Monmouth junction on May 14.

  • EAST WINDSOR: National Night Out set to return

    By Doug Carman, Staff Writer    EAST WINDSOR — National Night Out will be back this year.    The Township Council decided Tuesday evening to host its annual block party featuring the local law enforcement and emergency responders Aug. 2 at East Windsor’s PAL Field on Airport Road.    The announcement was made as the council reflected on…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK – SBHS named ‘Character’ school

    By Mary Brienza, Staff Writer    The high school has been named a 2011 National School of Character by the Character Education Partnership, officials reported Wednesday.    ”I think it’s a wonderful honor,” schools Superintendent Gary McCartney said.    He said the fullest education is one that has equal parts knowledge and character development.    ”(Character is) a crucial…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Circus brings smiles
  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Hugs for Brady hosts blood drive

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Hugs for Brady hosts blood drive

    By Mary Brienza,Staff Writer    On and off rain showers did not deter more than 59 people from attending the Hugs for Brady Foundation blood drive on Route 27 in Franklin Park on May 15.    Those attending donated some 44 units of blood and 16 units of platelets, foundation founder and township resident Sherrie Wells said.…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Fake pot has dangers, too

    Editorial There is an old saying that if something seems too good to be true, it probably is.    That piece of advice applies to a couple of Kendall Park men who believed they were getting a good deal on “legal marijuana.”    The substance, called K-2 among other names, is a mixture of herbs and spices…

  • EAST WINDSOR: Township honors longtime firefighter

    EAST WINDSOR: Township honors longtime firefighter

    By Doug Carman, Staff Writer    EAST WINDSOR — A volunteer firefighter was posthumously recognized for 42 years of service in East Windsor Tuesday evening at the municipal building.    Carole Genovese, widow to the late Joseph Genovese, accepted the Sylvia Weiss Senior Citizen Award for Outstanding Service as a Volunteer Tuesday evening after Mayor Janice Mironov…