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Ruth Kovacs
Mrs. Kovacs, 80, of the Fords section of Woodbridge, died July 23, 2012, in Somerset Medical Center, Somerville. Prior to retiring, she was employed by Yellow Freight Systems, East Brunswick, for 10 years. She was predeceased by her husband, David, in 1980; a sister, Muriel; and a brother, Richard Marks. Surviving are a son and…
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John Francis Allen Sr.
Mr. Allen, 84, of Old Bridge, died July 20, 2012, in East Brunswick. He was predeceased by a brother, Kevin Allen. Surviving are his wife, Paula Therese Allen of Old Bridge; two sons, John Francis Allen Jr. of the Ringoes section of East Amwell and Patrick Michael Allen of Old Bridge; a daughter, Karen Joy…
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pick of the week Middlesex County Fair
The 74th annual Middlesex County Fair opens Aug. 6 and runs through Aug. 12, Monday through Friday from 5 to 11 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Middlesex County Fairground is located on Cranbury Road at the intersection of Fern Road in East Brunswick.…
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Registration open for religious school
Temple B’nai Shalom, a traditional reform congregation located at Fern and Old Stage Roads, East Brunswick, is accepting registration for its 2012-13 religious-school programs for students in kindergarten- 12th grade. Temple membership is not required for grades K-2. The curriculum includes Hebrew, Judaic studies and family education. There will be field trips and Jewish learning…
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Full opening of Ernston Rd. expected by Labor Day
BY DEANNA McLAFFERTY Correspondent SAYREVILLE — The last portion of the Ernston Road and Bordentown Avenue intersection is expected to open by Labor Day, according to Borough Engineer Jay Cornell. Motorists were finally able to reach the intersection via three of its legs when it opened after nearly 10 weeks on June 29. However, the…
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fundraisers
Aug. 2: Dining-to-Donate, sponsored by Texas Roadhouse of Old Bridge, in collaboration with the Dowdell Library Foundation, to benefit South Amboy’s Dowdell Library, 4-10 p.m., at the restaurant, 1000 Route 9. Proceeds go to purchase new computers for the library. Diners should present event flier. Restaurant will donate 10 percent of every supporter’s check…
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Brunswick Women slates Aug. 15 dinner
The Brunswick Women’s Connection will present a Pampered Chef Dinner Party 7-8:30 p.m. Aug. 15 at The Chateau, 678 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Guest presenter will be Angie Wolff, sales director, Pampered Chef. Guests will have the opportunity to taste a recipe made with Pampered Chef’s latest kitchen tools and gadgets and to purchase the…
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‘The Artist’ next up at library film fest
The Summer International Film Festival at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center, will continue on Aug. 7 with 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. screenings of “The Artist,” the 2011 modern silent movie from France. The film, which is rated PG-13, tells the story of a silent-movie star as he watches his career overshadowed…
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Clearbrook homes damaged in fire
MONROE — A fire that damaged two homes in the Clearbrook adult community on July 26 was caused by a lightning strike, police said. Police, fire and emergency medical services responded to the fire call at two adjoining units on Belmar Way at 7:55 p.m. The residents of the home and their respective pets were…
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