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Historical event will focus on the railroad’s importance in South Amboy
By Jacqueline Durett Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — Anyone who has ever wanted to learn more about South Amboy’s history will have an opportunity to do so this weekend. The Historical Society of South Amboy will hold its fourth annual open house on April 30 at the Senior Center on South Stevens Avenue. This year’s focus is going…
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Register now for workshop on growing strawberries, small fruits
The Middlesex County’s Office of Extension Services will hold a free workshop entitled, “Growing Strawberries and Small Fruit” 6:30- 8:30 p.m. on May 10 at the EARTH Center, located at Davidson’s Mill Pond Park, 42 Riva Ave., South Brunswick. Extension Services Director and Rutgers Professor Bill Hlubik will discuss the best practices for growing strawberries and insights…
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Couple who dated at the State Theatre to receive major award
NEW BRUNSWICK – Two North Brunswick residents who first dated at the State Theatre more than 60 years ago and went on to become husband and wife will now be honored with the State Theatre Patron Award. Joan Campbell grew up in East Brunswick and graduated from South River High School. She earned a B.A. degree in elementary…
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Business brief
Dr. Martin J. Zakrzewski, a 1982 graduate of Monroe Township High School, continued on to graduate from Rutgers University and Pacific University. He is a neuropsychologist at Vancouver General Hospital in Vancouver, British Columbia, and a psychologist at the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital in Coquitlam, British Columbia. He was recently named director of Psychology at BC Mental Health…
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Long-distance runners
Here’s a look at which trucks and SUVs can be expected to hold up best over time. By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features With the economy continuing to improve, and gas prices remaining affordable, Americans are rekindling their love affair with big pickup trucks and truck-based SUVs. Sales in the combined segments swelled by 13 percent…
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Hybrids and low gas prices
By Sharon Peters CTW Features Q: Two years ago, when gas prices were high, I was definitely thinking of buying a hybrid for my next car. I had no formula or scientific rationale, I just assumed that with time I’d wind up saving money. Now, with gas prices so low, I’m pretty sure it would…
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Sky Blue FC and Pine Belt of Lakewood form corporate partnership
Ahead of its 2016 home opener this past Sunday evening at Yurcak Field, Sky Blue FC (1-1-0, 3 points) of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) announced that it has formed a corporate partnership with the Pine Belt Auto Group located in Lakewood. As part of the relationship, Pine Belt of Lakewood will have a…
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Wins put Jaguars back in softball tournament contention
By Wayne Witkowski Jackson Memorial High School’s softball team, with three freshmen starters and two sophomore pitchers, moved back into contention for a tournament berth when it won three of four games coming into this week, setting its record at 4-5. Consistency is the key, according to senior catcher Jill Parinello, as the Jaguars head…
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Egghead weds hourglass
By Lucie M. Winborne, ReMIND Magazine A Hollywood blond bombshell who longed to be taken seriously as an actress. A respected playwright who longed to be freed from a failing marriage. At even a casual glance they must have seemed an unlikely pair; in fact, upon their marriage, one headline proclaimed, “Egghead Weds Hourglass.” But…
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