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Donations of prom dresses, accessories being collected
South Brunswick High School’s Viking Closet will be holding its sixth annual Prom Dress Drive between through Feb. 11. Prom/semi formal dresses, prom shoes, prom purses, jewelry or anything related to prom will be accepted. Gift certificates for tuxedos, manicures and pedicures and hairstyling will also be accepted, as are general monetary donations. Checks can be made…
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Top political scandals
By Eric Kohanik, ReMIND Magazine Miss Nancy And Aunt Fancy The nicknames were used by Andrew Jackson. James Buchanan (Miss Nancy) and William Rufus King (Aunt Fancy) began a relationship in 1834 that lasted nearly two decades. King became Franklin Pierce’s vice president in 1853; Buchanan became president in 1857. Buchanan was briefly engaged to…
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Library Learning Center plans presented to Holmdel community
By JESSICA HARDING Staff Writer HOLMDEL — A special meeting was held Thursday, Jan. 12, at 6:30 p.m. to release the plans of the new library at Bell Works, which is located at 101 Crawfords Corner. The proposed Library Learning Center is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2017. Head of Somerset Development Ralph Zucker,…
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Did you know?
By Rick Gables America’s most athletic and lovable kittens will meet in Hallmark Channel Stadium America’s most athletic and lovable kittens will meet in Hallmark Channel Stadium for the network’s annual gridiron event, Kitten Bowl IV on Sunday, Feb. 5 at noon. TV personality, author and animal advocate Beth Stern returns to host America’s “purr-ferred”…
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‘I Love Lucy’-themed murder mystery set for Jan. 28
The Education Foundation of South Brunswick is holding a Murder Mystery with Dessert fundraiser from 7-11 p.m. on Jan. 28 at Pierre’s of South Brunswick, 582 Georges Rd., Monmouth Junction. Attendees are encouraged to dress as their favorite character from “I Love Lucy” for the “Lucy, I’m Dead” performance. Tickets cost $35 for the show…
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Old Bridge council debates appointments, meeting violations
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Contention among Old Bridge Township Council members, who all sit on the same Republican party line except for one member, has spilled over into 2017. The newest issue began with council nominations for the Recreation Advisory Board at a meeting on Jan. 3. The board studies, investigates, develops…
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Should I check out USA’s ‘Falling Water?’
Question: Is Falling Water worth the effort it takes to keep all the characters and plots straight? — D. Bergholz Matt Roush: Wasn’t worth it to me. I watched four episodes before filing my review, and bailing, at which time I concluded “this ponderous, pretentious thriller asks too much of us with too little immediate…
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Temple Shaari Emeth Early Learning Center
Friendships begin at the Temple Shaari Emeth Early Learning Center and last a lifetime. Shaari Emeth’s Parent & Me program for children ages 6 months – Pre-school offers interactive experiences for children and their parents or other caretakers. New and supportive friendships are encouraged while you and your child learn songs, play instruments and participate…
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Emotion In Motion Dance Center
Emotion In Motion Dance Center is midway through its seventh season of providing high quality dance, theater and acrobatic training in the Middletown area. The newly renovated facility is a home away from home for all of the EIM students. A cozy main lobby with couches and video viewing screens of the classes, the convenience of a…
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