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Two Middlesex County PBA officials face theft charges
Theft charges were filed July 2 against the former president of the Middlesex County Sheriff’s Officers’ Policemen’s Benevolent Association (PBA) and a second man who is a former state delegate for the union. Paul Lucarelli, 46, of South River, former president of PBA Local 165, and Mark Papi, 57, of Edison, a former state PBA…
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Sayreville auto wrecker ‘a total loss’ after blaze
SAYREVILLE — A three-alarm structure fire at an automotive shop on Main Street left one injured and required the attention of 10 towns’ fire departments on June 27. Emergency officials responded to the fire at Stadium Auto Wreckers, near the SouthAmboy border, at approximately 9:15 a.m. Firefighters were able to get the blaze under control…
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Vocal ensemble to kick off arts series
The Mason Gross Summer Series 2012 will open with a performance by the vocal ensemble TENET at 7:30 p.m. July 11 at the Nicholas Music Center, 85 George St., between Route 18 and Ryders Lane, on the Douglass College campus of Rutgers University, New Brunswick. The New York City-based group, founded in 2003 and directed…
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O.B. school honored for farm service project
OLD BRIDGE — The Character Education Partnership (CEP) named Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School from the township’s Cliffwood Beach section as a 2012 Promising Practice for its Farming Service Project. CEP announced Promising Practice awards for 297 schools, districts, and organizations from across the U.S., as well as from Brazil, Canada, Hong Kong and Mexico.…
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Laurence Harbor resident, 65, dies in accident on Route 35
A resident of the Laurence Harbor section of Old Bridge died after being struck by a vehicle on Route 35 in South Amboy on June 29. According to police, Gerhard Kraut, 65, had stopped his motorcycle around 9:20 p.m. in order to retrieve an item that had fallen onto the roadway on the southbound side…
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Volunteers sought for Girl Scout project
Volunteers are being sought for “School’s Out, Service Is In,” a Girl Scout Gold Award project of Troop 81319, East Brunswick. This is a week of community service in Middlesex County, Aug. 6-10. Organizations that may benefit include Meals on Wheels, The Crisis Room and Youth Conservation Corps. Participants are not required to volunteer every…
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Reformed Church Home plans golf event
The Reformed ChurchHome, Old Bridge, will hold its 21st annual Golf Outing Aug. 28 at Forsgate Country Club, Monroe. Registration fee will include continental breakfast, green fees, golf cart, an awards luncheon and the opportunity to win a $10,000 hole-in-one prize. There will be a 50/50 raffle and an auction featuring items such as foursomes…
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Vendor spots open at Old Bridge Day
The Old Bridge Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking vendors for its Old Bridge Day 2012 celebration planned for Sept. 22. The event will feature amusements, food, crafts and live entertainment. For more information or to reserve, call 732-721-5600, ext. 4010, or log on to www.oldbridge.com.
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Two Middlesex County PBA officials face theft charges
Theft charges were filed July 2 against the former president of the Middlesex County Sheriff’s Officers’ Policemen’s Benevolent Association (PBA) and a second man who is a former state delegate for the union. Paul Lucarelli, 46, of South River, former president of PBA Local 165, and Mark Papi, 57, of Edison, a former state PBA…
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