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Crime Stoppers organizes in Middlesex Co.
Retired New Brunswick police chief to serve as chairman A board of directors has been created and has begun operating Crime Stoppers of Middlesex County Inc., which will offer rewards to the public for information leading to the arrests of suspects for a variety of crimes. Anthony A. Caputo, retired director of the New Brunswick…
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Dialysis Clinic Inc. marks 40th anniversary
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NEW BRUNSWICK — To bring awareness to renal disease and transplant surgery, the five units of the Dialysis Clinic Inc. [DCI] celebrated their 40th anniversary May 22 at the Douglass Campus Center, New Brunswick. The five units, located at CentraState Medical Center in Freehold Township, at the Madison Care Center…
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Dreams of showtime and bright lights come to Jersey
Jersey Dreamers perform Hollywood hits, era music for adults over 55 BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer A dults with dreams of eating, dancing and enjoying themselves are invited to attend a performance by the Jersey Dreamers. About 40 years ago, the band Joe Zisa and Friends formed during high school. Separately, The Chessmen got together,…
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Parsons students chosen as finalists in T-shirt contest
Matthew Gorelick design NORTH BRUNSWICK— Two students from Parsons Elementary School were chosen as finalists in a contest sponsored by P.S. from Aéropostale, a clothing retailer for children ages 7-12. Fourth-grader Nadia Rivera and third-grader Matthew Gorelick were chosen fromamong 30,000 entries in the second annual “What makes you smile …” T-shirt design contest. Nadia…
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New film explores Raritan River’s rescue
Film to screen June 14 at Forum Theater, Metuchen BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer The Raritan is a river transformed. Its shift from a toxic witches’ brew to a wildlife sanctuary and favorite among fishermen is documented in the new NJN film “Rescuing the River: The Raritan,” which premieres at 6:45 p.m. June 14 at…
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In memory of a friend
From top: Senior citizens gathered at North Brunswick Community Park on May 23 to honor Marie Utzinger. Utzinger, a longtime resident who passed away recently, was very active with the township Senior Center. Residents plant a tree in memory of Utzinger. A memorial plaque is placed in the ground under a newly planted tree. PHOTOS…
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Honoring veterans
North Brunswick Township High School football teammates joined members of the North Brunswick American Legion to honor veterans whose graves are in the Van Liew Cemetery on Georges Road on May 28. The athletes replaced the American flags that adorn the graves.
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Award winners
Top: Grace Li, a sophomore at South Brunswick High School, received second place in the painting category for “The Breadwinner” in the Congressional Art Competition in Princeton last month. Above: T.J. Elias, a senior at South Brunswick High School, received first place in the digital photography category for “Shack in the Woods.”
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Chili’s backs genetic disorder organization
Chili’s, 867 Route 1, North Brunswick, will host Leukodystrophy Awareness Nights 11 a.m.-11 p.m. June 8-9 in honor of Julie Orloff. Chili’s will donate 10 percent of qualifying sales to the United Leukodystrophy Foundation, which raises awareness for rare genetic disorders. Patrons must present an event flier at the time of ordering. For more information,…
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