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Father’s words offer healing, attention to PTSD
Gold Star father’s second collection of poetry published BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — When William Koch Jr. writes his poetry, which teems with a bittersweet combination of national pride and overwhelming grief, he feels he has special support. “I feel like they’re pushing and pulling me to write about patriotism, to write…
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DECA Conference attracts students from throughout region
MCC hosts regional competition for high school students BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Sahar Ahmed (l) and Inayah Rafi, of North Brunswick, compete in the DECA marketing competition at Middlesex County College on Jan. 8. PHOTO COURTESY OF THOMAS PETERSON EDISON — High school students from all over the state were dressed to impress during…
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Crafts & refreshments at Senior Center Jan. 30
The South Brunswick Senior Center, Route 522, will hold a crafting hour on Jan. 30 at 12 p.m. Volunteers from the local Target store in South Brunswick will be on hand and refreshments will be served. This event is for South Brunswick residents age 55 and up only. For more information about this event, call…
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Grant allows S.B. police to increase motel enforcement
Twenty-two charges lodged against suspects in a three-month span SOUTH BRUNSWICK — The Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office awarded a community concerns grant to South Brunswick police in order to increase police presence and enforcement at area motels. The details, which enhanced information sharing about problems in the area, focused on community development and relationship building…
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Anshe Emeth rummage sale on Feb. 3, 9, & 10
Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, 222 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, is holding its annual winter rummage sale 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Feb. 3; 7 to 10 p.m. on Feb. 9; and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Feb. 10. Clothing, housewares, furniture, jewelry, toys, linens, electronics and more will be available for sale. For…
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Meditation workshops at library Feb. 2 and 16
Sahaja Meditation will hold a workshop 11 a.m. to noon and again from noon to 1 p.m. on Feb. 2, as well as Feb. 16 from 3 to 4 p.m. and again from 4 to 5 p.m. at the North Brunswick Public Library, 880 Hermann Road. Meditation can help with managing stress, mastering emotions and…
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Art auction in North Brunswick Feb. 2
Congregation B’nai Tikvah, 1001 Finnegans Lane, North Brunswick, will hold a gala art exhibition and auction on Feb. 2. The preview will begin at 8 p.m., with the auction set for 9 p.m. Major credit cards will be accepted for art purchases. Door prizes will be available and wine and cheese will be served. Admission…
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Military veterans can register for free county ID
Card provides easy access to discounts and other programs A photo identification card for all United States military veterans living in Middlesex County is now available. The county clerk’s office is offering the free card to better serve veterans and make it easier for them to qualify for certain benefits, according to Elaine M. Flynn,…
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The stage goes dark at Starland Ballroom
BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — In the months since Hurricane Sandy hit the Jersey Shore, the floodwaters have receded, downed trees have been removed from the roadways, and most of the coastline has begun the arduous task of rebuilding. At the Starland Ballroom, however, a major concert hall on Jernee Mill Road in…
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