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Keep wise flooring choices underfoot
STORMPROOF By Amy Rosen Whether planning post-Sandy restorations or just choosing to redecorate, people may be rethinking their approach to flooring options in the aftermath of destructive storms in the Northeast. Scott Tolnai, vice president of ceramic tile and natural stone at Avalon Carpet Tile and Flooring, said his company is seeing two main consumer…
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Generators empower homeowners in a storm
STORMPROOF By Amy Rosen Storms and power failures go handin hand in many neighborhoods at any time of year. Antiquated power grids and substations — many designed more than 50 years ago — can’t keep up with increased consumer electricity consumption, especially during the hot summer months. Mature trees tower precariously over power lines, often…
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Catholic Women to sponsor Bake Sale
The Sacred Heart Council of Catholic Women will hold its annual Bake Sale after the 4:30 p.m. Mass on April 27 and after the 7 a.m. Mass on April 28 (through 1:30 p.m.) across the street from Sacred Heart Church, Washington Avenue, South Amboy. For more information, call Eileen at 732-525-2696.
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Man pleads guilty to hate crime assaults in Sayreville
A Mercer County man has admitted his role in the New Year’s Eve 2011 hate crime assault of two Middle Eastern men in Sayreville. Michal Gunar, 28, of East Windsor, a purported member of the white supremacist group known as the Aryan Terror Brigade, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Joel A. Pisano in Trenton…
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Three local residents charged in multistate credit card fraud ring
BY STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — A Sayreville resident and two Parlin residents face criminal charges for their alleged participation in a credit card fraud ring. Matthew Sabo, 29, of Sayreville, was charged with fencing and receiving stolen property in the second degree, and conspiracy in the second degree. David Oluwasegun Brown, 27, and…
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Madison Fire Company to hold flea market
Madison Park Volunteer Fire Company, Old Bridge, will hold a flea market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 13. Food will be available for purchase. For more information, call Al Check at 732-585-6366.
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Fundraiser for Parkinson’s April 20
The South Amboy Elks Lodge No. 784 will hold “A Night for Parkinson’s” from 7-11 p.m. on April 20 at the lodge, 601 Washington Ave., South Amboy. The cost is $15 per person. There will be food, entertainment by the Morgan Creek Band and a cash bar. All proceeds will benefit the National Parkinson’s Foundation.…
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Vendors needed for church flea market
The First Presbyterian Church of Sayreville is seeking vendors for its annual flea market, which will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 8 (rain date June 15) at the church, 172 Main St., Sayreville. The cost is $15 per space or $25 for two spaces. Table rental is $5. Breakfast and…
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Benefit for storm victims set for April 13
Musicians Unite: Rock ’N’ Roll Meets Drum and Bugle Corps, A Benefit for the Victims of Hurricane Sandy, is planned for 11 a.m.-9 p.m. April 13 at Hunterdon Central High School, 84 Route 31, Flemington. The event is sponsored by the Gashouse Gang in conjunction with Stage Light Electric Productions. Admission is $15 at the…
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