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By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer Above: American Idol finalist and East Brunswick native Jackie ‘Jax’ Miskanic (right) is interviewed by Greater Media’s Magic 98.3’s Joel Katz at VonThun Farms in Monmouth Junction on Sept. 15. Below: The farm used the local singer as the theme for this year’s corn maze. PHOTOS BY STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC…

– Heritage Day returns to North Brunswick North Brunswick’s 33rd annual Heritage Day Festival will be held on Sept. 19 at Community Park, 2053 Route 130 South, North Brunswick. The rain date is Sept. 20. There will be music, dancing, food, rides, a petting zoo, pony rides, crafters and business displays beginning at 1 p.m.…

By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Pet owners should be proactive in protecting their pets before an emergency occurs by creating an action plan, preparing a to-go kit and visiting a new state website that provides tips about how to keep animals safe. FILE PHOTO Most residents know how to prepare for an emergency: have an…

By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Almost two months after a massive warehouse fire raged for four days in North Brunswick, questions continue to arise over first-responders’ exposure to unsafe conditions. More than 100 personnel covered by North Brunswick’s insurance fund have undergone medical screenings after being on scene at 1600 Livingston Ave. in July. As…

By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Christopher Clark, above in red, spent time in Costa Rica this summer helping to build a road and clear land for a school’s garden. Christopher Clark has a new appreciation for “la pura vida.” During a visit this summer to perform community service in Costa Riva, the 16-year-old got a…

By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — The recently adopted Fiscal Year 2016 budget reflects quality services, operating efficiency and preserving municipal infrastructure. The $45.6 million budget carries a 2 percent increase on the calendar year tax rate, or an increase of about $36 per year on the average assessed home of $157,489, according…

PHOTO COURTESY OF JOHN FULLER VFW Post 911 in Kendall Park recently served as the host to a luncheon for its Purple Heart recipients. The attendees were John Stavolla, left to right, John Bopafoccia, Don Zolkiwski, Post Commander John Backovsky, Joe Marchese, Barney Fox, former Men’s Auxiliary President Dave Cipriano, Emil Bonaguer, Joe Pepe, Norm…

By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — An independent review of the three North Brunswick Volunteer Fire Companies is going to be conducted in response to a fire official who admitted embezzlement. Mayor Francis “Mac” Womack and trustees from each fire company met on Sept. 3 in response to the guilty plea on Sept.…

By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — The investigation of July’s massive warehouse fire has not been compromised despite the lead investigator’s personal troubles, according to officials. Township Fire Marshal Craig Snediker had to resign from his position as a public employee last week because he pleaded guilty to embezzling at least $89,000 from…