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North Brunswick man killed after vehicle plunges into river
NEW BRUNSWICK – A North Brunswick man was one of two people killed when their vehicle drove into the Raritan River. Around 12:56 a.m. on July 25, the New Brunswick Police Department received a report of a single car motor vehicle crash in the area of Route 18 north, just past the exit ramp for Route…
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Gary Busey and Cheryl Tiegs join Syfy’s fan-favorite film franchise ‘Sharknado’
By Jeff Pfeiffer At this point, you have to think that for a celebrity, appearing in a Sharknado film on Syfy is akin to having a guest voice on The Simpsons or, going further back, appearing as a villain on the old Batman series — kind of a sign that you are still important to…
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Proposed storage units impede on homeowners’ privacy
Imagine a two-story building lying on its side, fitting into 192 feet of real estate, a monolithic structure that dwarfs surrounding households and backyards and channels unfamiliar people into the very places we would consider to be a refuge from the outside world. What does it feel like to live in its proximity 24/7? Or to…
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Sports shorts
Teams are being sought for the fall session of Middlesex County Parks and Recreation Office’s Adult Slow Pitch Softball Leagues. Those interested can register now. All leagues begin play in late August. The two field locations are Thomas Edison Park in Edison and Warren Park in Woodbridge. Some games may also be played at South…
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Historic home to be rebuilt as cultural center alongside apartments
By STEVEN VIERA Staff Writer RED BANK — To the cheers of a packed gallery, the borough’s Zoning Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a request that would enable the reconstruction of a historic home that once belonged to a visionary African-American journalist and activist. Developer Roger Mumford secured the Zoning Board’s approval at its July…
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Spotswood Office on Aging goes for gold with first Senior Olympics
By STEVEN VIERA Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD — Rio de Janiero may be thousands of miles away, but the Olympic spirit is alive and well in the borough. Spotswood’s Office on Aging is hosting its first-ever Senior Olympics on Aug. 25, which will give local seniors the opportunity to compete in tests of skill at the…
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Vivaldi’s ‘Four Seasons’ to be performed in Monroe
The Princeton Symphony Orchestra will highlight Antonio Vivaldi’s masterpiece, “The Four Seasons,” at 4 p.m. Sept. 18 at the Richard P. Marasco Center for the Performing Arts, 1629 Perrineville Road, Monroe. Tickets are $28 general admission, $25 for patrons and free for students. Tickets can be purchased at www.monroetownshipculturalarts.com, by calling 1-877-77CLICK or by visiting the municipal…
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JAR of Hope attempts to set push-up record
On Aug. 12, JAR of Hope Foundation will attempt to set a world record for the most people doing push-ups. The attempt will be made following a Brooklyn Cyclones baseball game in Coney Island, N.Y. JAR of Hope is searching for a cure for a very rare, fatal childhood disease called Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, according…
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