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Talk to focus on N.J. American-Indian heritage
The Brandeis National Committee, Middlesex Chapter, will present a program titled “Archeology and the Delaware Indians: A 2,000 Year Odyssey” 1 p.m. Nov. 18 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Historian Doug Humack, representing the Middlesex County Office of Culture and Heritage, will discuss New Jersey’s rich American-Indian heritage and share…
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Yoga and wine event to aid Columbian Club
Denise Morgan, certified yoga teacher, will present a yoga and wine session 6:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 2 at Knights of Columbus Council No. 426, 308 Fourth Street, South Amboy. A portion of the proceeds from the event will go to the Knights Columbian Club. Cost is $20 per person; price includes a 50-minute yoga class and…
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Marchesi becomes winningest football coach at South River
By Jimmy Allinder Rich Marchesi received a stern lesson when he was 6 years old about how special the high school football team was to the folks who call South River their home. The youngster was with his parents in the stands at William Denny Stadium watching a cousin play for the Rams when he…
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World-Class beauty treatments give you the ultimate experience in luxury
Skin Basically’s licensed aesthetician, Marina Bratshpis, pampers a clientele that has included both royalty and celebrities. And it’s no wonder a reported menagerie of high-profile clients has flocked to her—Marina boasts international training, including time spent as a skincare educator at Le Pli Day Spa in Cambridge, Mass. With experience behind her in both skincare…
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Rumson school team takes top honors at Model U.N. Conference
By JESSICA HARDING Staff Writer RUMSON — Eighth-grade student Ian Wurch and his Model U.N. team recently won an award at a conference that was held by Christian Brothers Academy. Wurch and his fellow team members attend Rumson Country Day School (RCDS). The Model U.N. team consisted of nine seventh and eighth graders. The team…
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Incumbents retain seats on Sayreville school board
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SAYREVILLE – In the Sayreville Board of Election (BOE) race, three incumbents retained their seats. Lucy Bloom and John Walsh tied with 6,831 votes, followed by Dan Balka at 6,408. They defeated would-be newcomer Ryan De La Uz, who came in with 3,123 votes. “I am encouraged by the fact that I…
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School board moves forward with improvements
By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer FREEHOLD – The Freehold Borough K-8 School District Board of Education has authorized payment to its architect for the schematic design of four projects that will eventually accommodate the district’s growing enrollment. The projects are as follows: additions to the Freehold Learning Center elementary school; renovations and capital projects at…
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Garden club’s activities to reflect holidays
The Little Silver Garden Club’s upcoming activities will focus on creating holiday-themed arrangements for use in borough offices and businesses, as well as decorating the boxes at the Little Silver train station. The club’s outreach to the primary school through its Evergreens program and its monthly visits to the Meridian Care facility in Shrewsbury will…
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Rockets’ late-season surge ends in state playoff opener
By Matthew Rocco The Raritan High School football team needed five wins in five games to book a ticket to the state playoffs, and the Rockets delivered in the clutch. A sixth consecutive win proved elusive, though, as the Rockets’ attempt to defend their state title was brought to an abrupt end. One year ago,…
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