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Superior Court judge suspended following hindering charge
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Middlesex County Superior Court Judge Carlia Brady has been suspended without pay following charges that she hindered the apprehension of a known fugitive. Brady, 41, of Woodbridge, was arrested by Woodbridge police officers on June 11 for allegedly “knowingly harbor[ing]” Jason D. Prontnicki in her residence at 865 Coolidge Ave.…
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Soccer club honors life of a friend and athlete
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Members of the North Brunswick Adult Soccer Club honor their late teammate, Ryan Folger, during a special ceremony on June 15. PHOTOS BY KATHY CHANG/STAFF Ryan T. Folger shined in life and thrived on the soccer field. So it was only fitting that the community came together to dedicate a…
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Towns seek to recoup $246M in local court fees
By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Unpaid municipal court fines and fees have become a $246 million problem in New Jersey, and towns throughout the state are turning to collection agencies to bring in some of that money. In the last 20 years, local courts from Sussex to Cape May counties have accrued thousands — and…
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Father’s Day Fishing Derby
Families came out to support their fathers and catch some fish during the annual in North Brunswick on June 16. SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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Local teachers nominated for Grammy educator award
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer The band directors at two local high schools have been selected as quarterfinalists for the first-ever Music Educator Award, which will be presented by The Recording Academy and the Grammy Foundation. Andrew DeNicola of John P. Stevens High School, Edison, and Mark Kraft of South Brunswick High School were selected…
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Q&A
Jack of all trades with Sharon Peters Q: We’ve taken up backcountry hiking and camping, often requiring travel on wet, rutted dirt roads to get to the trails. We’ve learned that a conventional jack isn’t useful when you need to change a tire because it sinks into the muck. Is there anything you can think…
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Master Gardeners available to speak
Rutgers Master Gardeners of Monmouth County have speakers available to educate the public on almost any gardening topic. Knowledgeable volunteers can provide organizations information ranging from growing roses to generating compost, Japanese beetles to Jersey woodchucks. In addition to presentations, a panel of expert Master Gardeners can be furnished to discuss or answer questions on…
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GREEN SCENE .
Full-throttle bloom GOTTI KELLEY “Many things grow in the garden that were never sown there.” Thomas Fuller, 1732 A — nd isn’t this true, especially this year. Proliferated by the rains, weeds just seem to explode wherever you look. It requires some nimble moves as you tip-toe through your plants to get close enough to…
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YOUR TURN
Emergency preparedness is essential KAREN KESTEN/STAFF Even as New Jersey continues its recovery from superstorm Sandy, we’re reminded that a new hurricane season is upon us. Now is a good time to consider your personal and professional readiness for any emergency, but particularly for a natural disaster. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA’s) Climate…
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