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The Algonquin brings a taste of the Romantic era ‘Bach’
Classical pianist Vladimir Zaitsev The Algonquin Arts Theatre will feature Vladimir Zaitsev, a Russian classical pianist who will perform a compilation of Romantic era favorites. The concert is scheduled for March 13 at 10 a.m. in Manasquan. With a program titled “Rock Stars of Romanticism,” Zaitsev’s repertoire includes a combination of music from Chopin, Liszt…
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Iselin motorist charged in crash that killed FedEx delivery man
The driver whose vehicle struck and killed a FedEx delivery man last month has been charged with aggravated manslaughter. James T. Cunningham, 72, of the Iselin section of Woodbridge, was charged March 1 during a continuing investigation into the Feb. 22 death of William Convery III, 43, of South Bound Brook, according to a press…
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4-H will sponsor craft, vendor show
The Middlesex County 4-H Spring Fling Craft and Vendor Show is set for 9 a.m.-3 p.m. March 9 at the County 4-H Center, 645 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Crafters and vendors of new items will display and sell their wares. There will be hands-on crafts for children and a bake sale. The kitchen will be…
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Taste of Middlesex slated for March 18
The 16th annual Taste of Middlesex is scheduled for March 18. The event is hosted by the Edison Chamber of Commerce and the Pines Manor in Edison. Tickets are now on sale for the 2.5-hour, all-you-can-eat-and-drink event that will feature more than 50 food and beverage participants. The confirmed participants are Aunt Carol’s Country Kitchen,…
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Metuchen student chosen to attend environmental summit in Washington, D.C.
Metuchen resident Christine Nwachukwu, a student at John F. Kennedy Memorial High School, has been selected to represent New Jersey as a National Youth Delegate at the 2013 Washington Youth Summit on the Environment at George Mason University. Nwachukwu has been awarded the opportunity to join a select group of 250 students from across the…
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Local lifeguard saves man’s life during flight from India
Niketan Diora gained certifications while at Middlesex County College BY TOM CASTLES Staff Writer Niketan Diora (r) saved the life of a man who was having a heart attack on a flight from India on Feb. 10. A lifeguard at Middlesex County College, Edison, he learned his lifesaving techniques from instructor Rhonda Zampetti. Only three…
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St. Augustine’s unveils portrait of longtime pastoral associate
Late Brother Robert Sheeley was veteran teacher at St. Joseph in Metuchen Joseph Csatari stands next to the portrait he painted of Brother Robert Sheeley. The portrait was unveiled Feb. 24 at St. Augustine of Canterbury Church. St. Augustine of Canterbury Parish in Kendall Park unveiled a portrait of its late pastoral associate, Brother Robert…
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‘E-I-E-I-O’
Sydney Geissler (l-r), of Metuchen, Cody Cardillo, of Metuchen, and Samina Aziz, of Mountainside, first-graders at the Wardlaw-Hartridge School in Edison, dance and sing “Old McDonald Had a Farm” in Spanish during a special performance for the kindergarten class.
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Participants needed for weekly art festival
Visual and performing artists working in all media are invited to join the annual Metuchen Junebug ArtFest. Artists who would like to participate must register before April 15 to reserve a spot. This month-long celebration takes place each Friday night in June from 6-10 p.m. and features a wide array of open-air exhibits, interactive art…
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