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Former Monmouth Regional teacher jailed five years for student affairs
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer TINTON FALLS — A former Monmouth Regional High School teacher has been sentenced to five years in state prison. According to a release from the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office, Nicholas DePue of Brick, formerly of Jackson, was sentenced by Superior Court Judge Joseph W. Oxley April 22 to a…
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Marlboro resident sentenced to 6 years for fatal crash
A Marlboro resident has been sentenced to six years in prison on charges of vehicular homicide and driving while intoxicated. The sentence stems from the December 2014 fatal motor vehicle crash that took the life of a 32-year-old Old Bridge man, Monmouth County Acting Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced. Robert A. Pennington, 51, was sentenced…
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Historical panel sets ‘Covered Bridges’ talk
Richard Garlipp, author of “New Jersey’s Covered Bridges,” will be guest speaker at the next meeting of the East Brunswick Historical Society, 2-4 p.m. May 15 at the Historical Society House, 78 Milltown Road, East Brunswick. At one time New Jersey had as many as 45 covered bridges. Today, just one — Green Sergeant’s, built…
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Theater group slates tryouts for ‘Millie’
The Main Street Theatre Company will hold open auditions for its upcoming production of “Thoroughly Modern Millie” 7 p.m. May 15 and 16 at the Main Street Theatre, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville. Callbacks (by invitation only) are set for 7 p.m. May 18. Individuals ages 14-23 (birthdates Aug. 13, 1992-July 14, 2002)…
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Library issues call for young artists
The Monroe Township Library, 4 Municipal Plaza, is sponsoring an art show for children in kindergarten-fifth grade. The youngsters’ creations will be on display in the library May 15-28. Entry forms and artwork are due by May 9. Artwork will be submitted by art teachers in the Monroe Township school district, but each child also…
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Middletown High School South teacher rescinds resignation
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer A Middletown High School South social studies teacher has rescinded his resignation after he was reportedly being forced to resign after showing students a video clip making fun of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. While calls have not yet been responded to by Middletown Township Public School District Superintendent…
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Edison YMCA to hold screening of ‘Dream On’ May 12
Edison YMCA will host a special screening of “Dream On,” a new film with political comedian John Fugelsang, about the sate of the American dream, followed by a discussion moderated by N.J. State Sen. Joseph Vitale, May 12, to raise awareness of civic responsibility and possible solutions to those who are challenged to obtain the…
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Metuchen High School to honor Hall of Fame recipients May 22
The inaugural Metuchen High School Hall of Fame recipients will be honored May 22, 2-5 p.m. at The Gran Centurions, 440 Madison Hill Road, Clark. Recipients are Dr. Patricia Boyd, Dr. Scott Cowen, Gail Fisher, Arthur Flaherty Sr., Robert Hegyes, Martin D. Jessen, John Novak, Joseph W. Prehodka, Ina Schlein, Donald Wernik and Anthony Yelencsics.…
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Bicycles, sewing machines needed to send overseas
The South Brunswick Education Association’s Pride Committee with hold its annual Pedals for Progress, a used bicycle and sewing machine collection from noon-3 p.m. on May 14, rain or shine, in the gym parking lot of South Brunswick High School, 750 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction. Adult and children’s bicycles will be sent to Nicaragua, Ghana, Albania,…
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