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Gas station held up at knifepoint
EAST BRUNSWICK — Three men held up a local gas station, making off with cash and cigarettes after punching the attendant and threatening him with a knife on Dec. 29, police said. East Brunswick police responded to the armed robbery at the Raceway gas station at the intersection of Milltown Road and Ryders Lane at…
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Monroe man ‘Unsung Hero’ for N.J. Special Olympics
BY JANE MEGGITT Vinnie Adler (l) receives the Carion Memorial Award from Chief Robert Belfiore, director of the Special Olympics of New Jersey Torch Run. MONROE — Vinnie Adler doesn’t take no for an answer. That’s one of the reasons he has been able to raise more than $1 million for the Special Olympics over…
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Fiber Revolution returns to Spotswood art gallery
“Muscle Memory,” by Fiber Revolution artist Kate Themel. SPOTSWOOD — The nationally recognized artists’ group Fiber Revolution will return to the Academy of Music on Main Street’s Art Gallery for an exhibition starting this weekend. The show, “Fiber Revolution: Significant Stitches,” will open Sunday and continue through March 6 at the gallery, located on Main…
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Police investigate attempted luring of child in S. River
SOUTH RIVER — Police are looking into reports that on Dec. 15 an unknown suspect attempted to lure a school-age child. The alleged incident occurred at 9:18 a.m. in front of a residence at the intersection of Johnson Place and Essex Street, police said. The victim, who police only described as a school-age child, was…
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Spotswood makes case against snuff mill plan
BY VINCENT TODARO Spotswood officials are stepping up opposition to the current plans for Helmetta’s former snuff mill. Kaplan and Cos. is seeking to redevelop the 32-acre mill site with 200 non-agerestricted housing units, instead of its previously approved plan for 225 senior homes. The builder has begun testimony before the Helmetta Planning Board, and…
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New generation carries torch with J’burg eatery
Duke’s Place named for longtime DiBrizzi’s owner BY JANE MEGGITT Three generations of pizzamaking experience went into the recently opened Duke’s Place. PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff Above: Billy (l) and Charlie Forsyth work behind the counter at Duke’s. Below: Charlie (l) and Billy Forsyth along with other family members have recently opened Duke’s Place…
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This year, let’s resolve to make a difference
Coda • • GREG BEAN I gave up making New Year’s resolutions a long time ago, because I never kept them, and I got tired of starting my new year with personal failure. But as our economy begins to heal and we feel the glimmer of optimism as a new decade begins, it might be…
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School family will never forget a remarkable little boy
On July 31, 2009, the family of St. Thomas the Apostle School, Old Bridge, was greatly affected. One of our students had passed away. Austin Reilly, a young boy ready to start first grade in a month, was a kindergartner at our Catholic elementary school. Recently, our school held a memorial service for Austin in…
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House plan will strengthen Medicare, close ‘doughnut hole’
In the health-care debate, AARP has chosen a side: our members’. That’s why we’re endorsing H.R. 3962 and H.R. 3961 — bills that deliver on priorities for which AARP has been fighting. These bills would help older Americans get the health care they need. AARP is supporting these bills because they protect and strengthen the…
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