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MCC to offer diverse programs for Black History Month
Middlesex County College (MCC) will offer a diverse program to celebrate Black History Month in February. Except where noted, all are free and open to the public. The events kick off with “Noble Expressions,” an art exhibit by Richmond Garrick, MCC alumnus of the Class of 1996. The noted artist will showcase his work, much…
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Breakfast program on opioid and heroin abuse Feb. 12
The Social Action Committee of Temple Shalom will sponsor a free breakfast program open to the community to address the current opiate drug and heroin epidemic at 9:30 a.m. on Feb. 12. Temple Shalom is located at Church Street and Ayrmont Lane in Aberdeen. This is a program to educate parents, teachers, students and other…
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‘Mindfulness Meditation’ program slated for Feb. 6
TOMS RIVER — Monmouth Medical Center, in conjunction with HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital, will host “Mindfulness Meditation,” a free program where attendees can learn how to cope with stress, pain and illness from 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Feb. 6 at HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital, 14 Hospital Drive, Toms River. Meditation is often known as a calming technique, but…
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EMS Council of New Jersey installs officers
SAYREVILLE — With assistance from two state legislators, EMS Council of New Jersey (EMSCNJ) officers recently recited their oaths of office for 2017 at the Middlesex County Fire Academy. Sen. Bob Smith (D-Middlesex) and Assemblywoman Nancy J. Pinkin (D-Middlesex) were on hand to administer the oaths to the officers on Jan. 15. The executive board…
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Man charged in South Amboy auto fatality
A Matawan man has been charged with causing the death of a bicyclist who died after he was struck by a car that was being driven by the defendant. Francis Smith, 56, of Matawan, was charged on Jan. 22 with aggravated manslaughter, death by auto and leaving the scene of a motor vehicle crash involving…
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Children of all ages invited to meet superheroes
Immaculate Conception School will hold a fun-filled evening featuring professionally dressed superheroes from 6-9 p.m. Jan. 28 at the school, 23 Manalapan Rd., Spotswood. Comic-related crafts and vendors, basket raffles and a 50/50 raffle will accompany photographs with the superheroes. For tickets, email [email protected].
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Sayreville Boy Scout troop welcomes seven new Eagle Scouts
SAYREVILLE — Boy Scout Troop 96 of Sayreville has elevated seven of its members to Eagle Scout status. Andrew Danchisko, Christopher Nunes, Casey O’Neil, Robert Nunes, Jonathon Schaefer, Christian Nasto and Robert Frank all started scouting together in first grade. Andrew, Robert Frank and Jonathon are also members of the Boy Scouts of America Order of the Arrow. Andrew held…
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