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Rucki takes over GOP during big election year
BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — The borough Republican Organization has a new chairman. John Rucki, a Sayreville resident for the past 16 years, was unanimously elected to take over for Frank Makransky, who stepped down due to health reasons. “I was very humbled by my selection,” Rucki said. “It was a unanimous vote,…
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Dining event to aid O.B. marching band
A Dining-to-Donate fundraiser to benefit the Old Bridge Marching Knights is set for 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. July 24 at Cheeburger Cheeburger, Route 9 south, Manalapan. Diners should mention the Old Bridge Marching Knights to their server. The restaurant will then donate 20 percent of supporters’checks, eat-in or takeout, to the Band Parents Association.
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Plays-in-the-Park sets ‘Hairspray,’ ‘Godspell’
Plays-in-the-Park, Roosevelt Park in Edison, will present the following shows this summer: “Hairspray” through July 23, and “Godspell” Aug. 3-13. Tickets can only be purchased the night of the performance, and the box office opens at 5:30 p.m. each night. The cost is $7 for adults, $5 for seniors, and free for children 12 and…
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Golfers, sponsors sought for BIC event
The annual Sayreville Brain Injured Children (BIC) Golf Outing will be held Aug. 8 at Glenwood Country Club, Route 9 and Fairway Lane, Old Bridge. The driving range will open at 7:30 p.m. Shotgun start is set for 9:30 a.m. There will be hamburgers and hot dogs, beer and nonalcoholic beverages available 8:30 a.m. through…
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Monroe farm celebrates milestone with concert
Event at Congress Hill Farm will support Special Strides BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer Therapy instructor Paula O’Neil is pictured with Gypsy, a therapy horse used to help children with developmental disabilities through the Special Strides program in Monroe. A nearly 200-acre farm that doubles as a haven of happiness for children with disabilities is…
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Tickets available for Comedy Club
East Brunswick Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 133 will host a Comedy Club July 16 at the post home, 485 Cranbury Road. Dinner will begin at 7 p.m. The show will follow. Cost is $40 per ticket; price includes dinner, wine, beer or soda. For more information or to reserve, call 732-254-9674.
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‘The Real Jersey Shore’ is at Warne Museum
BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Staff Writer The Thomas Warne Museum is hosting the summer exhibit, “The Real Jersey Shore.” CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI OLD BRIDGE — Forget the tanning beds, fist-pumping and nightclubs. This is the real Jersey Shore The Thomas Warne Museum, home of the Madison Township Historical Society, is presenting a special summer…
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Assemblyman slates July 18 mobile office
Assemblyman Sam Thompson (R-13) will sponsor a mobile office 10 a.m.-noon July 18 at the George Bush Senior Center, Old Bridge municipal complex, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. Legislative staff members will be available to answer questions, help constituents resolve problems with state agencies and assist individuals who want to sign up for state programs…
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House OKs funds to help prevent veterans’ suicide
E.B. family says strides are being made to fill gap in services for veterans BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Millions of dollars to help prevent suicide among U.S. soldiers and reservists is one step closer to being put in place. U.S. Rep. Rush Holt (D-NJ) successfully offered an amendment in Congress to…
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