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Barrons’ McLaughlin medals at state wrestling tournament
By Jeff Appelblatt Woodbridge High School’s Bryan McLaughlin knew that the quarterfinals of the NJSIAA Wrestling State Championships would be a tough battle — if he was able to make it that far at the 3-day tournament March 4-6 in Atlantic City, that is. But it only took one match for the junior to show…
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Metuchen church youth fast for famine
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — With a goal of helping 15 children across the world stay alive for another year, the youth group at First Presbyterian Church of Metuchen took a stand with a fast of 30 hours. “A lot of the youth don’t feel they have the capacity to contribute a solution…
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Edison Animal Shelter to hold shoe donation drive
The Edison Animal Shelter is holding a shoe collection drive to raise money to pay for shelter improvements and animal care through on April 30, said shelter manager Kirsten Arcell. Gently-worn, used or new pairs of shoes may be dropped off at the Animal Shelter, 125 Municipal Blvd., across from the Edison Municipal Complex. Based…
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State oversight of Edison PD internal affairs eyed
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — The Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee will consider legislation that would create a pilot program creating oversight over the Edison Police Department’s Internal Affairs Unit. Sen. Peter J. Barnes III (D-Middlesex), who sits on the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee, proposed the bill three years ago, which…
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South Amboy Elks visit veterans for Valentine’s Day
SOUTH AMBOY – South Amboy Elks Lodge No. 784 arranged for 20 veterans and six staff members from the New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home in Menlo Park to attend a Valentine’s Day Luncheon. On Feb. 6, members from American Legion Post No. 62 who are also members of the Elks read the “MIA/POW Table Setting,” which was set up…
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Police seeking suspect in stabbing at mall
By Kathy Chang Staff Writer EDISON — Police are investigating a stabbing incident that occurred in the parking lot of the Menlo Park Mall near the Fox & Hound sports bar in the early morning hours of March 2. Police Lt. Sal Filannino said a 22-year-old Carteret man was in stable condition at a local…
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‘Sunday Funday’ to promote understanding of disabilities
Disabilities Allies and the Future Teachers Association at Rutgers University’s New Brunswick campus are organizing an afternoon of activities to promote socialization and understanding among individuals with and without disabilities. “Sunday Funday” will be held at 1 p.m. on April 17 in the Douglass Campus Center, Trayes Hall Room 104, 100 George St., New Brunswick. Sign…
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Rummage sale March 12 and 13 in Edison
The Sisterhood of Temple Emanu-El, 100 James St., Edison, (across from JFK Hospital), will hold a spring rummage sale from 6-8 p.m. on March 12 and from 9 a.m.-noon on March 13. Items will include top quality clothing, housewares, linens, and toys. No early birds. For questions, please call the temple office at 732-549-4442.
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