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Man charged with attacking woman, leaving her in Edison
EDISON – An Elizabeth man has been charged with beating a 30-year-old Newark woman and leaving her for dead in Edison earlier this year. Mickey Vanderpool, 61, of Elizabeth, was charged on Dec. 23 with attempted murder, kidnapping and endangering an injured victim, according to a statement provided by Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew C. Carey and Chief…
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Christie says Walgreens drug take back program ‘will go a long way’
By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK–Walgreens brought its national campaign to combat drug abuse closer to home just before the New Year. Gov. Chris Christie joined Walgreens officials to announce the new safe medication disposal kiosk program at the Walgreens at 421 Ryders Lane in East Brunswick on Dec. 22. The kiosks provide a safe and convenient way…
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Mother-son bowling event set for Jan. 15
The Metuchen Recreation Commission will hold its annual Mother-Son Bowling event from 2-4 p.m. on Jan. 15 at the Majestic Lanes in Hopelawn (about five miles from Metuchen). This event is open to residents (and St. Francis students) in kindergarten through eighth grade. The event will consist of two hours of bowling, rental of shoes/ball,…
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East Brunswick Library launches new career service
The East Brunswick Public Library will hold a ceremony to commemorate the launch of New Jersey Career Connections, a new job search and career navigation service now provided at local libraries and One-Stop Career Centers throughout the state, at 11 a.m. on Jan. 12 at the library, 2 Jean Walling Civic Center Dr., East…
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Heritage House Sotheby’s International Realty opens in new Holmdel location
SHREWSBURY – On Friday, December 16, 2016, Mary Burke, owner, president and broker of record, Heritage House Sotheby’s International Realty, one of Monmouth County’s leading real estate firms, announced and celebrated the grand opening of the firm’s newly built 6200-square foot Holmdel office location at 38 Main St., Holmdel. The sales office was previously located…
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Sayreville firefighters honored by PETA for rescuing deer
SAYREVILLE – The Sayreville Fire Department came to the rescue of a young deer who had fallen through the ice in Waterworks Park. For the firefighters’ actions, the department has been awarded the Compassionate Fire Department Award from PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals). South Amboy Animal Control had spotted the deer bobbing in…
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Graduations, division change present challenges to Falcons
By Jimmy Allinder The price of 20-plus wins in each of the last three seasons for the Monroe Township High School girls’ basketball team couldn’t come at a more unfortunate time. The Falcons were rewarded for their 69-15 win-loss record, including appearances in the last two Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Tournament championship games (both losses),…
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Barnosky leading the way for Spotswood girls’ hoops team
By Jimmy Allinder Basketball is a team game, but the Spotswood High School girls’ basketball team will only go as far as senior Mary Beth Barnosky takes it. The veteran has been a dependable source of scoring since she became a regular her sophomore year and is averaging slightly under 10 points in the early…
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