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JFVS to conduct computer training
Jewish Family and Vocational Service of Middlesex County (JFVS) will offer computer training classes beginning July 11 in the JFVS office at 32 Ford Ave., Milltown. Lessons will be offered in advanced topics in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point. There is a “Beginner Computer” class for individuals with little or no computer experience and…
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Health programs planned at library
As part of the adult summer program at the Old Bridge Public Library, chiropractor Dr. Richard Therkelsen of ChiroPlus Wellness Center, Matawan, will present two free programs, “Stress Reduction” at 7:30 p.m. July 13 and “Cholesterol Control” 7:30 p.m. July 27, at the library main branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road, Registration is not required.…
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Tickets available for trip to Atlantic City
The Saints Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Church R Club, South River, will sponsor a July 28 bus trip to the Showboat Casino, Atlantic City. The bus will depart from the church parking lot, WhiteheadAvenue. Cost is $30, with a $30 return in casino slot play. For more information and to reserve, call Janice at…
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Old Bridge pizzeria raises money for cancer at Appreciation Day
Chris “C-Po” Porter entertains the masses during Giusseppe’s fifth annual Customer Appreciation Day on June 25. OLD BRIDGE — Giusseppe’s Pizzeria hosted its fifth annual Customer Appreciation Day on June 25. The event took place in the Bilow Park Shopping Center off Route 516 and, according to owner Carlo Castronovo, was held to thank the…
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Genealogy series coming to library
The Sayreville Public Library, Washington Road, will offer a program titled “Tending the Roots of Your Family Tree: A Four-Part Series to Jumpstart Your Genealogical Research” July 19, 26, Aug. 16 and 23. Patrons are welcome to attend all four parts or to pick and choose the session they would like to attend. The first…
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Bill to combat flooding gets Assembly’s approval
BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — The residents of Weber Avenue are one step closer toward seeing their hard work to prevent future flooding from the South River become a reality. The state Assembly last week approved legislation sponsored by Assemblymen John S. Wisniewski and Craig J. Coughlin (both D-Middlesex) that would provide $1.4…
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Participants get their moves on during a Zumba Challenge to raise money for the Old Bridge High School Scholarship Fund Committee on June 15. JEFF GRANIT staff
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Recycling post a labor of love for O.B. woman
DePew recognized for efforts to keep town clean, green BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Staff Writer Debbie DePew never stops thinking about recycling. She was recently at an event in town and told the owner of a restaurant itwas nice that he set up to serve pizza in the parking lot. But there was one problem: “Everyone…
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South Amboy suspends tavern’s liquor license
Owner says business was ‘unjustly judged’ BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SouthAmboy took action at its June 29 City Council meeting to suspend the liquor license for Anthony’s Bar and Grill, Ridgeway Avenue, for 45 days, effective July 11. The action came in response to a number of code violations, including excessive noise, officials said. The…
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