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James D. Watterson
Mr. Watterson, 52, of Jamesburg, formerly of North Brunswick, died July 13, 2013, at home. He was a self-employed construction contractor. Surviving are his wife, Jodi Heflin Watterson; three stepdaughters, Sara Eland and Amber Eland, both of Hackettstown, and Rebecca Eland of North Brunswick; a sister, Jean Watterson of Reston, Va.; and five grandsons. A…
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Virginia Oetjen-Gerdes
Mrs. Oetjen-Gerdes, 86, of Lewes, Del., formerly of South River, died July 9, 2013, in Seaford Center Nursing Facility, Seaford, Del. She was predeceased by her husband, Edward Oetjen-Gerdes, and by a daughter, Lynne Oetjen-Gerdes. Surviving are a son, Edward Oetjen-Gerdes, and his wife, Sandra, of Lewes; a granddaughter and her husband; and two great-grandchildren.…
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Stephen B. Puciata
Mr. Puciata, 68, of East Brunswick, died July 5, 2013, in Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. He was a supervisor for the New Jersey Turnpike Authority, East Brunswick, where he worked for 35 years. Surviving are his wife, Beverly; two daughters, April Puciata, and her husband, Brian Steel, of Baltimore and Courtney Puciata…
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South River electric bill payments accepted in person, not by phone
SOUTH RIVER — In light of recent reports of scams involving electric utility payments, the South River Police Department is warning residents not to make payments over the phone. Over the past month, police have received several reports from business owners who have received phone notifications requesting payments for late electric bills. The caller would…
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Missing man found after four-day search
MONROE — A township man who went missing for days was found by police July 20. The 72-year-old man was located on Grace Hill Road around 8:47 a.m. after police received a report of an elderly male sitting on the side of the roadway, according to a police press release. Patrol officers responded along with…
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B’nai Shalom celebrates arrival of head rabbi
By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer Rabbi Eric Eisenkramer EAST BRUNSWICK — Temple B’nai Shalom’s new rabbi, Eric Eisenkramer, knows he has some big shoes to fill. The young spiritual leader took the reins as head rabbi at the East Brunswick synagogue July 1. He gained the position after Eric Milgrim, the well-known rabbi who founded…
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Brill’s raising money for fire department
Brill’s Karate, 508 Main St., Spotswood, will raise funds for the Spotswood Fire Department via two promotions. The studio is offering a month of karate for $29. All proceeds will be donated to the fire department. The promotion already has raised $377; the goal is $1,000. Fundraising fliers will be handed out July 28 at…
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Rock ‘N’ Roll Party Band will perform
East Brunswick will present New Jersey’s Most Wanted Rock ‘N’ Roll Party Band in concert 7 p.m. July 27 outdoors at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road. Rain location will be the arts center’s indoor theater. Concertgoers, who will have the opportunity to sing and dance to favorite tunes, are invited to…
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Motivational speaker to visit church Sept. 14
Sayre Woods Bible Church, 2290 Route 9, Old Bridge, will host a live simulcast with motivational speaker Beth Moore from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 14 at the church. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Space is limited. RSVP to Amy Delmanto at 732-766-5671 or [email protected].
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