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Middlesex County snowfall totals staggering
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MIDDLESEX COUNTY — Towns in Middlesex County fared well for the most part during Winter Storm Jonas, which dropped upwards of 20-plus inches of snow and brought heavy winds to the area over the weekend. “There were a couple of factors that helped, including that it happened on the weekend…
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Sports Shorts
Those interested in playing for one of the fastest growing sports in the country can sign up for Jackson Lacrosse. Signups are now open for both boys and girls programs. For more information, please contact Chris at [email protected] or visit www.jacksonlax.org. Three Penn State-Hazleton starters finished in double figures as the Lady Lions cruised…
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ESTHER A. GORSKI
Esther Anderson Durst Gorski, 105, passed away peacefully on Dec. 16 in Sarasota, Florida. She was born Feb. 1, 1910. She resided in Metuchen for 50 years. Esther was buried beside her late husband, Chester Gorski, at Saint Gertude’s Cemetery, Colonia. Ceremonies were private. Devoted daughter to Hannah and Charles Anderson, beloved sister to Alice…
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Vo-tech students get a lesson in government from congressman
EAST BRUNSWICK – Forty Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School (MCVTS) students received a briefing on activity in Congress, domestic and international politics and the life of a congressman when Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-Middlesex, Monmouth) visited the MCVTS East Brunswick campus. Pallone’s appearance on Jan. 14 came just two days after President Barack…
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Woodbridge Library holding ‘Stop Stressing!’ program Feb. 2
The Woodbridge Public Library invites teens in grades 8-12 to take a break from hectic school and activity schedules with a free stress relief program on Feb. 2 from 3-4 p.m. at the Main Library, located at 1 George Frederick Plaza, Woodbridge. Teens can play games, sip a relaxing tea or hot chocolate, and…
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Middlesex County Dems to hold Jazz Night Jan. 30
The Middlesex County Democratic Organization Social Club will host its Jazz Night 7:30-10 p.m. Jan. 30 at Baker’s Barn, 93 Church Lane, East Brunswick. A local jazz band will perform. Refreshments will be served. Tickets cost $25. To reserve, call Kevin at 732-986-4759.
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Apartments planned for Ronson building site
By Kenny Walter Staff Writer WOODBRIDGE – The former Ronson Building on Route 1 in Iselin may soon become a large apartment complex. Mayor John McCormac said plans to start construction on 350 apartments will begin in the spring in an effort to provide housing for commuters. “That will likely be commuters because it is…
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Women, children sickened at homeless shelter
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — Twelve women and 16 children were taken to area hospitals after falling ill Sunday — possibly by carbon monoxide poisoning, according to the township’s emergency management coordinator. The women and children, all temporarily housed at Catholic Charities’ Ozanam Family Shelter on Truman Drive, were taken for treatment on…
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Metuchen girls are turning their hoops season around
By Jimmy Allinder After opening the season with five losses in six games, it appeared the Metuchen High School girls basketball team was on its way to finishing with a losing record for the first time since 2008-09. Then things turned around in a dramatic way, commencing with a 40-38 victory over Hudson Catholic Regional…
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