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William A. Ahrberg
Mr. Ahrberg, 92, of Old Bridge, died July 20, 2010, at Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge. Prior to retiring, he was a machinist for Air Reduction Co., Union. He was predeceased by his wife, Mildred Ahrberg, in 2006. Surviving are a daughter, Jane Garnich, and her husband, Raymond, of Allentown; a son, William R.…
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Taxpayers unfairly bear cost of illegal immigrants’ education
There is one aspect of the crisis in school funding in New Jersey that is often overlooked — specifically, the cost of educating illegal immigrants and their children. According to the Pew Research Center, as many as 9.9 percent of all public school students in New Jersey are the children of illegal immigrants. The state…
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Family field day to wrap up ’60s toy exhibit
On behalf of the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation’s staff, board and volunteers, I would like to sincerely thank Greater Media Newspapers and writers Patricia Yoczis and Adele Young for supporting us by publishing the article “Playthings of the Past at N.J. Vietnam Era Museum.” We have seen a significant increase in visitation since…
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No, seriously, we take your complaint verrrry seriously
CODA GREG BEAN Regular readers might remember the fun we had with Sears a while back because it was impossible to discover what hours their service center on Route 1 in East Brunswick was open without actually driving there to find out. I wanted to drop my lawnmower off for a tune-up, but I found…
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Middlesex officials highlight hiking trails in county parks
Middlesex County’s Parks and Recreation Department recently updated its park maps, including the addition of several new trails. “Residents don’t need to travel far to find a great outdoor experience,” said Freeholder Stephen J. “Pete” Dalina, chairman of the county’s Parks and Recreation Committee. “There are a wide variety of trails available for everyone from…
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Sounds of music
Quinn Surdez (l-r, top) of Matawan, Alyssa Bistrimovich of Parlin, Steven Braunstein of Manalapan and Rachel Brudner of Holmdel; Jordan Gilbert (l-r, bottom) of Holmdel, Nicole Laudati of Parlin and Gabrielle Bitran of Sayreville portray the children of The Von Trapp Family Singers in the Main Street Theatre Co.’s production of the Rodgers and Hammerstein…
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India Day parade brings 37,000 to Oak Tree Road
EDISON — Hundreds of marchers, 107 New Jersey-based Indo-American associations, three marching bands and 26 floats paraded along Oak Tree Road Sunday in celebration of India’s 64th year of independence. An all-ages crowd of 37,000 waved American and Indian flags and cheered throughout the one-mile route that began in Edison and ended in Iselin. The…
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Sayreville woman is hospital’s Student Nurse of the Year
Sayreville’s Cherika Wright is this year’s recipient of the Monmouth Medical Center Student Nursing Award. SAYREVILLE — When student nurse Cherika Wright went to check on a patient at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, she knew something wasn’t right. She could feel it. The woman’s vitals weren’t significantly abnormal, but her hands were cold…
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Bean inspires Senate bill for vets’ services
Lautenberg joins Holt in fight to better protect mental health of returning soldiers BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer Sgt. Coleman Bean EAST BRUNSWICK — New Jersey political leaders have intensified efforts to revamp treatment resources within the Veterans Administration. Members of both the House and Senate have now proposed legislation in hopes of reducing the…
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