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Teenager’s trek from Edison to Sayreville honors all facets of military service
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer With chants of “Go, Brendan, Go!” by his fellow classmates at Wardlaw-Hartridge School in Edison, Brendan O’Brien embarked on a solo 15-mile trek in the steady rain last week to raise awareness and money for the plight of military veterans. The run on Feb. 23 included a police entourage from…
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Turner, Rugo head to state wrestling championships
By Wayne Witkowski Zach Turner became the second Region 7 wrestling champion in Allentown High School’s history and locked up a return to the NJSIAA championships at 182 pounds when he rallied from a 2-1 deficit early in the third period of the finals. The pin, Turner’s third in his four region tournament bouts and…
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Allentown First Aid Squad seeks to increase membership, raise funds
By Andrew Martins Staff Writer ALLENTOWN – Members of the Borough Council were recently given a glimpse into the Allentown First Aid Squad and told about the often challenging nature of maintaining a consistent team of first responders. During the Feb. 23 council meeting, Allentown First Aid Squad President Michael Conroy described several challenges local first…
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Allen House ribbon cutting set in Millstone
MILLSTONE — A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 10 as Millstone Township officials introduce the community’s newest affordable housing development. The Allen House apartment building has been constructed at 477 Stagecoach Road in the Clarksburg section of the municipality. News of the ribbon cutting ceremony was announced…
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Voters approve Millstone fire district budget
By Matthew Sockol Correspondent MILLSTONE – Voters have given their stamp of approval to the 2016 budget that was proposed by the Board of Fire Commissioners. In the annual fire district election held on Feb. 20, the budget was approved in a vote of 82 to 23. The fire commissioners proposed a budget of $1.99…
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Just Pups owner faces hundreds of animal cruelty charges
By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK – More than 200 charges have been filed against Just Pups owner Vincent LoSacco. According to a press release from the New Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NJSPCA), 267 charges of animal cruelty have been filed through the East Brunswick Municipal Court, with a hearing date…
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Elks will hold St. Patrick’s Day gala
East Brunswick Elks Lodge No. 2370 will sponsor its annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Party 2-6 p.m. March 13 at the lodge, 21 Oakmont Ave. Doors will open at 1:30 p.m. In the event of snow, the party will be rescheduled to 7-11 p.m. March 19. Dinner will feature corned beef and cabbage (a chicken…
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‘Hoot, Hoot’ owl event next up at park
A program titled “Hoot, Hoot: The Owls of Cheesequake” will begin at 1 p.m. March 6 at the Cheesequake Park Nature Center, 300 Gordon Road, Old Bridge. Participants will learn about the owls of New Jersey, dissect an owl pellet and discover the type of prey owls seek out. The event is open ages 8…
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