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Monroe Library announces special programs for August
The Monroe Library will hold its Adult Summer Reading Contest through Aug. 31. Pick up a book and read this summer for a chance to win a weekly prize. Lectures on the past 100 years of American history will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesdays: World War II, Aug. 2; The Cold War and the Korean…
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VFW Post 1451 to hold annual picnic July 16
VFW Post 1451 will hold its annual picnic from 1-6 p.m. July 16, rain or shine, at the post, 31 Reid St., South River. The picnic will include hamburgers, hot dogs, sausage, spare ribs, chicken, clams, corn on the cob, baked beans, salads, beer, wine and soda. The cost is $25 per person or $40…
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Wiggins follows family tradition of excelling on gridiron
By Jimmy Allinder Even before Kyle Wiggins donned a helmet and shoulder pads for the first time, he was preordained to play football. The rising senior for East Brunswick High School hopes to become the latest from an extended family to star on the gridiron. The two-way starter will suit up as the returning running…
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Metuchen cracks down on vacant properties
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — More than 100 summonses have been issued as borough officials have begun to crack down on residential and commercial properties that are vacant and unmaintained in the borough. With a push last year, the Borough Council enacted a vacant property registration ordinance in response to a petition to…
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Summer Sessions at MCC begin July 5
Recent high school graduates and others interested in making the most of their summer months can take advantage of Summer Sessions at Middlesex County College. Remaining sessions begin July 5 and July 11. “This is wonderful opportunity for students who plan to attend Middlesex as well as those going elsewhere to pick up college credit,”…
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Softball tournament follows run/walk event as fundraisers for pancreatic cancer research
EDISON — Supporters donated more than $27,000 for pancreatic cancer research during the recent “Run and Walk for a Cure,” and many more will support the cause during an upcoming softball fundraiser. The Middlesex County Office of Health Services and the Middlesex County Chronic Disease Coalition, in conjunction with the Edison Municipal Alliance, held the…
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Edison park welcomes ‘dog’ days of summer
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — It was barks for joy and tongue and tail wagging galore as officials in Edison and Metuchen officially opened its long-awaited community-wide dog park. “This was a great collaboration,” said Edison Mayor Thomas Lankey at the June 29 dedication, adding a lot can get done when people work together. Lankey, who…
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Barrons off to hot start in summer baseball league play
By Jeff Appelblatt The baseball team at Woodbridge High School has had no problem piecing together victories this summer in the Greater Middlesex Coaches Summer Baseball League. After two weeks of play, the Barrons found themselves 6-0 and in first place in the Turf Division. Winning the majority of games is nothing new for Woodbridge,…
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Bishop Ahr’s O’Connor stays relentless on the mats
By Jimmy Allinder Dylan O’Connor wrestles for Bishop George Ahr High School and is the defending NJSIAA District 19 champion at 126 pounds. O’Connor could very well be satisfied with what he’s accomplished as he begins his senior year. But that’s never been and never will be part of his make-up. That relentless drive is…
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