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BBQ Showdown will add flavor to new South Amboy arts district
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — Later this month, residents and visitors will get one of their first tastes of the city’s new arts district, South Amboy ARTS, while also getting to sample plenty of barbecue dishes. BBQ Showdown 2016 will be held on Sept. 25 at Raritan Bay Waterfront Park. The third annual event…
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Lions gear up for football opener against Jaguars
By Wayne Witkowski Jackson Liberty High School and Jackson Memorial High School football players live in adjacent neighborhoods in some cases, but they’ve been much further apart in what they’ve achieved in recent years. Jackson Liberty players hope to narrow that difference when they host the Jaguars at 7 p.m. Sept. 9. Jackson Liberty has…
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VFW post to hold annual pig roast
VFW Post 9111 will hold its annual pig roast and barbecue from 1-5 p.m. on Sept. 18 at 11 Henderson Rd., Kendall Park. The menu will also include corn on the cob, clams on the half shell, steamed clams, beer and soda. Admission is $25 for adults, $5 for children ages 6-12 and free for…
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Lighthouse needed in the editing room
By Paul Hall A lighthouse helps guide ships in the darkness away from the dangers that lurk near shore. In the early 1900s, it is necessary for lighthouses to be manned as the lights must be lit by hand each night. It is a life of solitude for the keeper, and as the new film…
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Residents encouraged to support North Brunswick police
The North Brunswick Woman’s Club will be honoring the North Brunswick Police Department on Sept. 17 with National “Thank A Police Officer Day.” Members want to encourage residents to show their appreciation through small acts of gratitude or by saying thank you. Businesses are urged to offer something to township officers, such as a complimentary cup of coffee…
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Temple to celebrate High Holidays
Temple Shalom at 5 Ayrmont Lane in Aberdeen is preparing for the High Holidays and the upcoming year and cordially invites the community to welcome in the Jewish New Year. Rosh Hashanah will be celebrated Oct. 2-4 and Yom Kippur Oct. 11 and 12. Donations for High Holiday tickets that include all services are $118 for…
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U-Haul rentals available at West Long Branch dealership
WEST LONG BRANCH — U-Haul Company of New Jersey Inc. has announced that Circle BMW Pre-Owned has signed on as a U-Haul neighborhood dealer to serve the West Long Branch community. Circle BMW at 260 Route 36 east will offer U-Haul trucks, trailers, towing equipment and support rental items. Hours of operation for U-Haul rentals are 10…
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Rockets to rely on experience as they defend state football title
By Matthew Rocco The Raritan High School football team is entering the 2016 season as the defending NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group II champions, a title that the Rockets earned with a last-second touchdown in last season’s finals. For any team, topping those postseason heroics would be a difficult task. The Rockets, who are tapping into…
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Remaining key healthy for Sayreville’s state playoff hopes
By Warren Rappleyea With several skill players back to key the offense, Sayreville War Memorial High School’s football team will look to make a return trip to the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section II, Group IV playoffs this fall. The Bombers were 5-5 a year ago, but coach Chris Beagan’s team scored impressive victories over East…
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