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Police: Robbers struck E.B. gas station twice in eight days
EAST BRUNSWICK — A Route 18 gas station was robbed by armed men twice in just over a week, according to police. The Hess station at 624 Route 18 was first robbed at 2:44 a.m. July 30, police said. Two men approached the attendant and demanded money. One of the suspects threatened to have a…
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Police: Monroe jeweler robbed
MONROE — Police are investigating a robbery that occurred at Monroe Jewelers in the Concordia Shopping Center on Aug. 6. A male suspect walked out of the jewelry store with more than $3,000 worth of jewelry. When the store manager attempted to stop the man from leaving the store with the jewelry, the suspect pushed…
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Police: Suspect at large in armed robbery at East Brunswick pizzeria
EAST BRUNSWICK — Police are looking for an armed man who held up a Route 18 pizzeria last week. Police said a white male walked into the Bellissimo Pizzeria, located in the Windsor Mall, around 11:30 p.m. July 30, pointed a handgun at the employee and demanded money. It was reported that the employee removed…
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There’s something for everyone at the New Jersey Film Festival
Zack Morrison, of E. Brunswick, to screen documentary about Rutgers/Princeton rivalry BY STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer Rubaiyat Hossain’s “Meherjaan” is described as an expertly crafted and controversial feature film from Bangladesh. NEW BRUNSWICK — The popular New Jersey Film Festival is gearing up for its fall season with selections that include directors or producers from…
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Monroe residents slam property tax increases
Officials say tax appeals, debt service are ‘anomaly’ BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer MONROE — Dozens of residents attended the Aug. 7 Township Council meeting to decry increases in their recent tax bills, created by what one township official termed Monroe’s “day of reckoning.” In May, the council adopted a $51.8 million budget, which resulted…
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Bill Higgins of Old Bridge launches a radio-controlled plane with his son, Bill Jr., during the Tri-County Radio Control Club’s fifth annual Open House event at Heavenly Farms in East Brunswick on Aug. 11. SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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J’burg residents to serve as extra eyes for police
Recent crime wave sparks talk of starting neighborhood watch program BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer JAMESBURG — In response to a recent rash of crime including burglaries, vandalism and an armed robbery, borough officials are looking to create a neighborhood watch program. Mayor Marlene Lowande, members of the Borough Council and police department representatives encouraged…
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Area Chevrolet dealer scores a goal through successful youth soccer program
Pine Belt Chevrolet of Lakewood forges season-long partnership to aid Jackson Soccer Club In the spirit of community collaboration and teamwork taught through youth sports, Pine Belt Chevrolet of Lakewood is supporting Jackson Soccer Club through the Chevrolet Youth Soccer Program. This sponsorship will include both monetary and equipment donations during the fall 2012 youth…
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Local dealer announces addition of new franchises
The World family of dealers has announced the addition of Dodge and Ram to their World Chrysler Jeep store located on Shrewsbury Avenue in Shrewsbury. World Jeep has been serving customers in Shrewsbury/ Red Bank since 1983. In 2011, they added Chrysler to the World family, and now in August of 2012 they announce the…
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