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Cicadas singing across Middlesex County
By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Periodical or 17-year cicadas are in full force in some parts of the county, filling the air with their pervasive songs. DAN MOZGAI I t’s almost like the life of a rock star who lives dangerously — singing loudly, mating and dying young. But these wild and short-lived beings are…
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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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Junebug ArtFest
Dancers from Ms. Doreen’s “Fabulous Feet” School of Dance become airborne during their June 14 performance on the main stage at the in downtown Metuchen. The festival featured local artists showcasing a wide spectrum of art forms and performances. For more photos, see page 44. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR
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Edison mayor, chief move to fix ‘broken’ police dept.
By JACK MURTHA & KATHY CHANG Staff Writers Is politics at the root of ongoing problems in the Edison Police Department? Sal Della Fave, president of the Policemen’s Benevolent Association Local 75, seems to think so. “Politics is the reason for the ‘civil war’ and the lawsuits in the police department,” he wrote in a…
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The joys of music
Choir to celebrate 10 years with concert By Keith Loria, Special Writer Jewish people from all walks of life will stand together side by side on June 23 and sing music that spans the spectrum of the Jewish experience. Makhelat Hamercaz, Central Jersey’s Jewish soul singers, will celebrate 10 years together and Israel’s 65th birthday…
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Horticulture Professor Amy Ricco Is Selected for MCCC’s 2013 Distinguished Teaching Award
MCCC’s 2013 Distinguished Teacher Amy Ricco, center, is pictured at the college’s commencement on May 23 with Board Chair Gwendolyn Harris, left, and President Patricia C. Donohue.
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MONTGOMERY: Garcia honored for leadership at Rowan
MHS graduate helped football team reach goals By Bob Nuse, Sports Editor Chris Garcia had definite goals about what he wanted to accomplish on the field and off the field when he arrived at Rowan University. Garcia, a Montgomery High graduate, started his college career at Monmouth University before transferring to Rowan. At Rowan, he…
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American Legion Post 401 Wins Public Relations Awards
American Legion State Vice Commander Andy Jackson presented the Public Relations awards to Gary Cooper, commander of Post 401.
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