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Mentoring program reaches out to Linwood students
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Anthony Jones grew up in New York but came to North Brunswick around 1997. Before he entered Rutgers University as an English major, he wanted to get involved in his new community. His neighbor suggested that he join the LEAL program, a before- and after-school program through…
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This week’s photo assignment: Send us pictures of your town
Girl Scout Troop 81319 joined the Middlesex County Conservation Corps for a cleanup of the Ireland Brook Conservation area in South Brunswick on Aug. 8. The service was part of a Girl Scout Gold Award project titled “School is Out, Service is In.” Photos may be emailed to [email protected]. READER-SUBMITTED PHOTO BY ELORA GUPTA Last…
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Send us your summer photos
It’s back to school and back to work for nearly everyone, but you don’t have to let summer go just yet. Greater Media News/StringFly wants you to submit your photos of people having fun in the summertime. Consider submitting your photos of your family picnic, splashing in the pool, building a sandcastle at the beach,…
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Darden restaurants support the Arc of Middlesex
Grant will help residents in need of food source NORTH BRUNSWICK — The Arc of Middlesex County will receive a $2,000 grant from the Darden Foundation, the owner of several local restaurant chains. The Arc, which is headquartered in North Brunswick, provides people with developmental and other disabilities and their families with support and services…
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Omega Diner reopens after kitchen fire
NORTH BRUNSWICK — The Omega Diner reopened Aug. 24 after a kitchen fire closed the restaurant for nearly a month. The fire broke out at the Route 1 south restaurant around 12:21 a.m. on July 30 when worn gas lines leading to the diner’s deep fryer resulted in a slow gas leak. The gas came…
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Sept. 8 yard sale to benefit A21 Campaign
There will be a community charity yard sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sept. 8 at the Willows Swim Club, 22 Sand Hill Road, Kendall Park. Residents are asked to donate unwanted items, volunteer during the event, or simply come by and shop. All proceeds will go to the A21 Campaign that helps…
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Evie Smith (r) is sprayed with a water bottle by Pramod Mitikiri while working on a water quality activity during the EARTH Center’s annual Eco-Adventures summer camp program at Davidson Mills Pond Park in South Brunswick on Aug. 30. See story on page 24. JEFF GRANIT staff
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Family set to pedal 100 miles to benefit N.J. Cancer Institute
Local residents prepare for Century for the Cure bike ride to raise awareness of disease BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent Christopher Goydos (l-r), Dr. James Goydos, Maria Martins, Matthew Goydos and Ryan Goydos prepare for the annual Century for the Cure bike ride to benefit The Cancer Institute of New Jersey. KEEYAHTAY LEWIS EAST BRUNSWICK —…
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Marna’s Pals supports students affected by cancer
Scholarship applications are being accepted in honor of woman who passed away BY STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer Marna and her son David Pal PHOTO COURTESY OF DAVID PAL David Pal believes he was fortunate that he had the appropriate financial backing to complete his degree in Biomedical Engineering and Public Health at Rutgers University. Pal,…
