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County Republicans seek candidates
The Middlesex County Republican Organization (MCRO) invites all county residents who are interested in becoming Republican candidates in the upcoming primary election on June 7 to schedule an appearance at the candidate screening committee meeting on March 9 and the subsequent county convention on March 19. Candidates are sought for U.S. Congress in the 6th…
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Lenten Fish Dinners to begin at St. Mary’s
St. Mary of Ostrabrama Church, 30 Jackson St., South River, will sponsor its annual Lenten Fish Dinners 5-7 p.m. Fridays, Feb. 19-March 18, in St. Mary’s Parish Center. Takeouts will be available beginning at 4 p.m. Dinners cost $12 for adults, $5 for children under age 12. Tickets will be on sale at the door…
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African-American roots to be topic at library Feb. 21
A program titled “African-American Genealogy” is planned for 2 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Old Bridge Public Library, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. A panel of presenters from the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society (AAHGS) will offer information on African-American family history from the 18th-20th centuries, focusing on their individual family history in the state…
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‘Tea World in Africa’ planned at Sayreville Library Feb. 20
A program titled “The Tea World in Africa” is scheduled for 2-3:30 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Sayreville Public Library, Washington Road. Guests will learn about the taste, flavor and aroma of tea and tisanes from Rwanda, Kenya and South Africa. Several African teas will be available for tasting. The event is open to adults…
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Baseball book author to visit library Feb. 20
Author Frank Russo will discuss his baseball book, “The Cooperstown Chronicles,” 2 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Old Bridge Public Library, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. The book takes a look at the unusual lives, strange demises and rowdy habits of some of the most colorful personalities in the history of baseball. Books will be…
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Seniors plan May 11-13 trip to Lancaster
Jamesburg Senior Citizens will sponsor two upcoming trips. Area seniors are invited to attend. The group plans a May 11-13 excursion to Lancaster, Pa. Cost is $392-$880. A trip to Pigeon Forge, Tenn., is planned for September. Interested individuals should call Liz at 732-251-2173.
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Girls hoops teams striving for high tournament seeds
By Jimmy Allinder The girls basketball game between East Brunswick High School (15-2) and Piscataway Township High School (14-3) Feb. 9 (weather permitting) may have been a preview of the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) championship game. Both Red Division teams have proved they belong among the best in the conference and should be seeded accordingly…
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Bears, Rams, Chargers gear up for GMC hoops tourney
By Jimmy Allinder The East Brunswick High School boys team is 10-7 following a 59-53 victory over Old Bridge High School Feb. 4 — a victory that improves the Bears’ chances of receiving a high seed in the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Tournament. East Brunswick faces a tough assignment when it hosts South Brunswick High…
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Youngsters invited to free-throw tourney
The South River Police Department Basketball Free-Throw Tournament, open to South River youngsters in kindergarten-12th grade, is set for 10 a.m. Feb. 27 in the South River Middle School gymnasium, Montgomery Street. Trophies will be awarded to the top three winners in each of six age categories and to the overall champion. Refreshments will be…
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