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There could be a new and improved ‘Zone of Death’
CODA GREG BEAN I f you’re looking for a thrill ride — with the possibility of actual physical deconstruction as an added attraction — I say you skip Great Adventure this summer and do something both terrifying and free: Get off the New Jersey Turnpike at Exit 9 in East Brunswick and try to make…
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Follow traffic rules, avoid paying fines
I n these hard economic times, no one can afford to pay traffic fines for minor or large traffic violations on the roads in New Jersey. Our traffic police are actively involved in issuing tickets for any kind of traffic violation, big or small. To avoid tickets, I urge all motorists to follow complete traffic…
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GPS can’t help an ambulance if it has no volunteers
The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) redesign bill S818/A2095, passed by the General Assembly and now being considered in the Senate, is a wolf in sheep’s clothing. The bill has several flaws and vague language. For example, its proponents claim the changes the bill would bring to New Jersey’s EMS system would cost less than $2…
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Bill will help to afford health care
Thanks to the efforts of Assemblyman [Herb] Conaway (D-7th District], the New Jersey Assembly passed a bill that will establish a health insurance exchange, improving access to affordable health care for small businesses and individuals. As a young New Jerseyan, it’s gratifying to know that whatever career path I am following in the future —…
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Massive drilling effort would benefit U.S.
I n response to Joellen Lundy’s letter, “Offshore drilling arguments belie the truth,” Suburban, June 30, I couldn’t stop myself from running to the computer to type a response. The “greenies” of our culture are taking us down a path of destruction. “The sky is falling, the sky is falling.” Sound familiar? Today it’s “The…
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Belarusian Festival on tap in South River
St. Euphrosynia Belarusian Greek Orthodox Church, South River, will hold its annual Belarusian Festival 11 a.m.-6 p.m. July 23 at the Belarusian-American Center, 284 S. Whitehead Ave., South River. The fundraiser will feature a tricky tray, a raffle, ethnic foods, entertainment and more. For more information, call the church at 732-257-5007.
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Sayreville Middle School seventh-grader Emily Cabrera gets set to swing as sixth-grader Kelly Duffy serves as umpire and staff member Dottie Frisch plays catcher during a June 6 softball game. The faculty-vs.-students game was one of several fundraisers the school has held to raise money and awareness for the Autism Speaks organization. Students also made…
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Storms lead to mosquito problem in areas of county
BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Staff Writer Strong scattered thunderstorms and standingwater have helped forms pockets of mosquitoes in Middlesex County. “Right now we have certain areas where there are so many mosquitoes,” said John Kranz, executive director of the Middlesex County Mosquito Extermination Commission . Recently, the mosquito commission has sprayed in the Laurence Harbor and…
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