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Breakfast to aid wounded Marine
WatersideVillas, 1 Overlook Drive, Monroe, will host a Breakfast Benefit Feb. 26 to support U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Colin Pascik, who was seriously injured after stepping on a roadside bomb in Afghanistan in late August. Seatings are set for 8:30, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. A breakfast featuring sausage, bacon, eggs and pancakes will be…
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Sara’s Law receives final legislative OK
Bill spurred by death of Sayreville teen in 2007 — Brian Donahue SAYREVILLE — A proposed state law, creating a next-of-kin registry to notify family when a loved one is incapacitated in a serious accident, received final legislative approval in the Assembly Feb. 17. The proposed Sara’s Law is named in honor of Sara Dubinin,…
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Sayreville officials remain at odds over boro attorney
O’Brien calls on state to investigate council’s appointment process BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer — Mayor Kennedy O’Brien SAYREVILLE — After a tumultuous meeting last week, Mayor Kennedy O’Brien and members of the Borough Council said they are looking to move forward for the betterment of the borough. But differences and legal questions surrounding the…
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Tryouts planned for ‘Beastly Friends’
Auditions for the upcoming Bimah Players Community Theater production of “Beastly Friends” will be held 1-6 p.m. March 13 and 7-9 p.m. March 15 and 16 at the Monroe Township Jewish Center, 11 Cornell Ave. Tryouts are open to adults and to children ages 10 and above. The play is a reader’s-theater dramatization, with music,…
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St. Pat’s Dinner-Dance planned in Old Bridge
The annual Knights of Columbus Council No. 4815 St. Patrick’s Day Dinner- Dance is set for 7:30-11:30 p.m. March 12 at the Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh, 25 Oak St., one turn off Route 18 south, Old Bridge. The event will feature a traditional St. Patrick’s Day dinner with salad, soda bread, coffee, tea, soda,…
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I Love 4-H Dinner on tap for Feb. 27
Middlesex County 4-H will host an I Love 4-H Spaghetti Dinner 4-8 p.m. Feb. 27 at the 4-H Center, 645 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Proceeds will go toward needed repairs at the center. Dinner will feature salad, spaghetti, bread, homemade sauce and meatballs and dessert. A silent auction is scheduled. Tickets cost $8 per person.…
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Special agent sheds light on IRS’ investigative side
High school classes learn about enforcement of federal tax laws BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer IRS Special Agent Rob Glantz speaks with students at Sayreville War Memorial High School Feb. 9. SAM SLAUGHTER SAYREVILLE — As the students of Libby Feldman’s honors accounting classes found out, the Internal Revenue Service isn’t all about desk jobs…
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Army officer on leave pays visit to thank students
Freehold native has received letters, gifts from O.B. students during his tour in Afghanistan BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer Above: U.S. Army Capt. Dan Krentzmen of Freehold speaks with students at Jonas Salk Middle School in Old Bridge Feb. 16. Sixth-graders at the school had sent him letters while he was stationed in Afghanistan, and…
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Henry focuses on uniting for good of So. Amboy
Mayor reflects on challenges as he is publicly sworn in BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent Fred Henry The Feb. 16 South Amboy Council meeting gave Mayor Fred Henry a chance to address residents about his plans for 2011 and beyond. The meeting started with the ceremonial swearing-in of Henry and those councilmen who were elected in…
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