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Arts Insurance seminar Aug. 2 in Metuchen
The Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce 2016 Business Education Series continues Aug. 2 with a seminar titled “For the Arts Professional: What Kind of Insurance Do You Need to Protect Your Creative Assets?” presented by Edward van Eckert and Lawrence McCullough of the Edward van Eckert Farmers Insurance Agency. The seminar takes place from 7:30-8:30…
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Amtrak supervisor from Edison charged with overbilling work hours
NEWARK — Two Amtrak supervisors were charged with allegedly overbilling Amtrak a combined total of more than 800 overtime hours and more than 60 regular hours they claimed to be working when they were actually not present at Amtrak work sites, causing $92,000 in losses to Amtrak. Richard Vogel, 63, of Edison, and Donald Harper…
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Bayonne woman charged following stabbing death in Woodbridge
WOODBRIDGE – A Bayonne woman has been officially charged with allegedly stabbing a fellow Bayonne resident in Woodbridge on July 18. Amarlis Calderon, 32, was charged with murder and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose in the death of Pablo Caamano, 33. During the investigation, it was determined that Calderon, who was reportedly…
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Five historic flags in ‘Seeing Stars’ exhibit moving to other museums
HIGHLANDS — The new “Seeing Stars” exhibit at the Twin Lights Museum has been setting attendance records thanks in large part to the “wow” factor of its historic flags and patriotic artifacts. However, five of those flags will soon be headed to other museums. The Buffalo Soldier guidon, Grand Union flag, 1860s Free flag, 1818 20-star…
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South Amboy Y receives grant for Livestrong program
SOUTH AMBOY — The South Amboy YMCA received a $2,500 grant from the South Amboy Elks National Foundation for its Livestrong program. The Livestrong wellness program is designed for cancer survivors and those fighting cancer on a daily basis. The program provides a certified wellness trainer that works with each individual on the level of…
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Oasis Church to celebrate racial unity with service, concert and picnic
PLAINFIELD — In response to the recent shootings in Dallas and Baton Rouge and rising racial tensions in communities, Oasis Church is inviting local community members to its “Takin’ It to the Park” tent church service at 11 a.m. on July 24 at the Parkside Grove in Cedar Brook Park. The event will also feature a free…
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Over 50 area restaurants to celebrate ‘Eat Drink Local Week’
The fifth annual “Eat Drink Local Week,” which celebrates the bounty of New Jersey farmers and the culinary skills of dozens of the state’s most talented chefs, will take place from July 22-31 at more than 50 restaurants statewide. Presented by Edible Jersey, the James Beard award-winning magazine dedicated to promoting the local, seasonal foods of the…
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Jehovah Witnesses hold convention in Trenton
TRENTON – Jehovah’s Witnesses will hold its 2016 ‘Remain Loyal to Jehovah!” Conventions in countries around the world (JW.ORG) and the public is invited to attend this three-day event free of charge. The tri-state area is invited to these conventions at the Sun National Bank Center located at 81 Hamilton Ave., Trenton on July 22-24 and July…
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‘Vanya and Sonia’ tryouts on tap Aug. 8, 9
Playhouse 22, East Brunswick’s community theater, will hold open auditions for its upcoming production of “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 8 and 9 at the theater, East Brunswick Community Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Rd. Callbacks are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 11. The play, a comedy by Christopher…
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