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Edith N. (Cannone) Micale
Mrs. Micale, 98, of North Brunswick, died April 6, 2013, at the University Medical Center of Princeton in Plainsboro. Born in the Bronx, N.Y., she had lived in New Brunswick before moving to North Brunswick in 1942. She worked as a secretary and was also a seasonal worker in area stores, including Korvettes in North…
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Louis J. Garbowski
Mr. Garbowski, 84, of Sayreville, died March 17, 2013, at home. Prior to his retirement in 1984, he was employed as a cost-accounting supervisor with E.R. Squibb & Sons, North Brunswick, where he worked for 37 years. Surviving are his wife, Julia Drwal Garbowski; a daughter, Patricia Zonkowski and her husband, Frank, of Sayreville; a…
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Brunswick Women will sponsor dinner
The Brunswick Women’s Connection will host its Prepare To Be Pampered Dinner 7-8:30 p.m. April 17 at The Chateau, Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. The event will feature a sampling of spa treatments and tips from The SPA at Little River, South River. Inspirational speaker and amateur photographer Pam Tilghman will share her life story, “A…
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Teachers invited to workshops at Rider
The National Writing Project at Rider University, Lawrenceville, invites K-12 teachers to the campus for a summer of professional development opportunities. Teachers will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of sessions presented by NWP-trained teacher consultants. The sessions will run July 8-18. Sessions include “Using Technology to Infuse Nonfiction Reading into Curriculum,” “Tackling…
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business briefs
Thinkage LLC launched a new website and mobile app called Rangl at South by Southwest Interactive in Austin, Texas, in March. Rangl is a “courtroom” or “crowdsourced micro-justice” platform for social networking. Users can settle any argument, dispute or conundrum by giving advice, commenting and voting on how to solve the proposed challenges. The more…
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Shooting victim’s family asks for social media checks
Cristina’s Law would have employers screen candidates for indications of ‘evil intent’ BY THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Less than a year after a teenage girl was gunned down in Old Bridge, her family took part in a gun-violence prevention discussion at the Old Bridge Municipal Complex on March 27. Maria LoBrutto, an…
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Alchemist Theatre Company schedules reunion
In celebration of its 40th annual musical production, the Alchemist Theatre Company of North Brunswick Township High School (NBTHS) will hold a reunion for graduated members of the company at 5:30 p.m. April 27 at the high school, Raider Road. For information, contact Joel Chesler at [email protected].
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Sandy Hook will open to the public May 1
BY KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Though it may not look exactly the same, Sandy Hook will be open to the public as of May 1. Visitors will be able to hike, fish and visit some of the historic areas at the U.S. park, which has been closed since October after suffering more than $30 million…
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New fish and wildlife app for smartphones available
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has launched a new mobile-phone application designed to provide information and technology to guide and enhance users’ hunting, fishing and wildlife-watching experiences, and to provide added safety and enjoyment for outdoor enthusiasts at all of New Jersey’s wildlife management areas, state parks and forests, and other public…
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