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Jobs’ passing is harsh reminder of pancreatic cancer
My heart goes out to the family of Steve Jobs, his friends and colleagues. He was anAmerican icon and one of the greatest visionaries of our time. His passing is such a great loss for our country. I did not know him personally, but I shared something in common with him – pancreatic cancer. My…
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Open space pays in many ways
A newly released study backs what open space advocates have long known: preserving land bolsters both the economy and the environment. Southwick Associates, a consulting firm specializing in wildlife economics and statistics, recently conducted the study for the nonprofit National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. They examined the economics associated with outdoor recreation, natural resources conservation…
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Teens will create personalized gifts
The Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road, invites teens in grades 6-12 to learn how to make personalized gifts for the holidays in a program set for 7-8 p.m. Dec. 6. The event is free of charge and open to the public. Registration is not required. For more information, call…
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School needs your vote in contest for playground
Eisenhower School asks community to vote online or by text to support effort SAYREVILLE — It is all work and all play for Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School staff members, who are attempting to receive grant money for an outdoor playground via the Clorox “Power a Bright Future” contest. Families of Eisenhower School’s 560 students…
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OLV commemorative cookbooks are on sale
The Our Lady of Victories (OLV) Senior Group is selling the last copies of the OLV 125th Anniversary Commemorative Cookbook, a compilation of recipes from parishioners. Sale price is $5 per book. To purchase, visit the church pastoral center or call Teri at 732-727-7639.
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Registration begins for recreation classes
Open registration for Sayreville Recreation Department winter programs is going on 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Mondays-Fridays at the Mickey Sedlak Recreation Center, Dolan Street. Programs are “Seasonal Crafts,” “Stations of Fun,” “Snacks R Us,” Snacks R Us WithMom” and “Once Upon a Time.” Registration also is being accepted for “Little Kids Playtime” at Kennedy Park. Classes…
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‘It Runs in the Family’
Eric Bermudez grabs Dominik Pate’s leg as Bridget Honan looks on during a recent dress rehearsal for Old Bridge High School’s production of “It Runs in the Family.” Shows, under the direction of drama teacher Jennifer O’Reilly and student director Jordan Poppel, will be presented at 7 p.m. Dec. 1-3 in the main building auditorium.…
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Dozens of car break-ins reported in Sayreville
BY DEANNAMcLAFFERTY Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — Forty-seven motor vehicles were broken into or vandalized from Nov. 14 to Nov. 21, according to Sayreville Police Sgt. David Lasko. The break-ins occurred during two periods of time in two different sections of the borough, and Lasko said they do not appear to be related. Seven vehicles were…
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