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Monroe returns to girls hoops sectional title game
By Jimmy Allinder There is nothing like watching state tournament basketball because of what’s at stake. Win and move on to the next one-and-done game. Lose and the season comes to an abrupt conclusion. Three area girls teams experienced that range of emotions in recent sectional tournament games. Monroe Township High School (25-3) earned the…
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Police search for man who threw drink at Taco Bell worker in Milltown
MILLTOWN – Police are searching for an unidentified male who drove through the Milltown Taco Bell drive-through and assaulted a young female worker on March 3. After purchasing food items and a large drink around 11:42 p.m., the driver of the newer Ford F-150 truck allegedly threw the drink into the face of the worker…
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South River woman allegedly caught with heroin, crack, pills
SOUTH RIVER – Members of the South River Police Department recovered an extraordinary amount of drugs and cash after executing a court-approved search warrant at a residence on Stanton Street on March 3 at approximately 7 a.m. The search warrant was a result of a narcotics investigation that was conducted by South River Police Department…
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‘South Pacific’ coming to stage
The Spotswood High School Drama Club will present Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “South Pacific” at 7 p.m. March 17, 18 and 19, and 2 p.m. March 20 at the high school, Summerhill Road. Tickets cost $10 for adults, $6 for students and seniors, and may be purchased at the door or in advance by calling Barbara…
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Egg hunt, games, crafts on tap at church
Christ Memorial Lutheran Church, 114 Old Stage Road, East Brunswick, will sponsor its annual Easter Egg Hunt 10:30-noon March 26, rain or shine. All children age 2-sixth grade are welcome to participate; a parent must accompany their child or children throughout the activities. Youngsters are asked to bring their own basket for egg hunting. Each…
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Fish-Fry Dinners return to American Legion
Spotswood American Legion Post No. 253 will hold its annual Fish-Fry Dinners beginning at 5 p.m. Fridays through March 25 at the post home, DeVoe Avenue. Phone orders may be called in beginning at 4:30 p.m. For more information or to order, call 732-251-1030.
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Knights will honor Gold Shield heroes
The Knights of Columbus of St. Bartholomew Church will host its Gold Shield Program Breakfast 9 a.m. March 13 in St. Bartholomew Parish Hall, 460 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. The event will honor East Brunswick Police Officer Craig Hoover, East Brunswick Rescue Squad member Joshua Song and North Brunswick Police Officer Nathaniel Nicholson for their…
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Woodbridge St. Patrick’s Day parade coming up
By Kenny Walter Staff Writer WOODBRIDGE- Bag pipes, kilts and shamrocks will be on full display during the 43rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Woodbridge on March 13 . Parade chairman Daniel Harris said the 2016 parade will kick off at 1:30 p.m. at Woodbridge High School and will take a route throughout the…
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J.P. Stevens boys, girls produce winning hoops seasons
By Jimmy Allinder It was 2008 and 2007, respectively, that the J.P. Stevens High School boys and girls basketball teams last finished with winning seasons. This year, however, the boys completed a 15-9 mark while the girls managed to squeeze out a 12-11 record despite losing their last four contests. Bobby Jones, head coach of…
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