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MCC alumnus to hold book signing Oct. 8
Michael M. Powers, a 1991 graduate of Middlesex County College, has written a book, “Diminished,” and will hold a book signing Oct. 8, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the Blue Colt Bookstore on the college’s Edison campus. “Diminished” is about Police Officer Hank Burroughs, who is surrounded by death. He’s seen it firsthand, he’s been torn…
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Library to celebrate Teen Read Week
The Metuchen Public Library, 480 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen, is celebrating Teen Read Week with a book discussion of the classic works of science fiction through “Ender’s Game” by Orson Scott Card Oct. 25, at 2 p.m. The event is for Metuchen teens in grades six through 12, and the first 18 people who sign up…
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OMG!! Text messaging reaches new levels for teens
Doctor says rampant texting can lead to sleep deprivation BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer As a parent, Sue Warner’s utmost concern has always been the well-being of her 14-year-old daughter, Jackie Ferrara. So when Jackie started to suffer from migraines about six months ago, Sue wondered what was at the root of the problem. PHOTOS…
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Colonia girls volleyball off to fast start in second season
BY SHAWN LAYTON Staff Writer The Colonia High School girls volleyball team, just in its second season in school history, is starting to raise some eyebrows. Thanks to an 8-2 start to this season and a recent third-place finish at the Watchung Hills Tournament, the Patriots should be a serious contender come state tournament time.…
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JFK football gains shutout victory against Colonia
BY SHAWN LAYTON Staff Writer The John F. Kennedy High School football team got back to the .500 mark last week with an impressive 32-0 win over Colonia High School. The Mustangs set the tone early and never looked back. Colonia went three-and-out on its first possession and was forced to punt. Kennedy’s Josh Kamenas…
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Kids In Production Pasta Dinner Oct. 10
Kids In Production is sponsoring a Pasta Dinner 4-9:30 p.m. Oct. 10, at St. Francis of Assisi Cathedral Community Room, Metuchen. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children. Mr. Ray, The Bootlegs and Kids In Production will provide live entertainment. There’s something for everyone, including vendors and children’s activities. Proceeds from this event will…
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Insurance reform should aid average American
Newspapers across the country recently carried the story that Sen. Max Baucus D-Montana), committee chair of the health care reform issue, is going to revamp his original proposal so as not to overburden middle income Americans. However, his idea that middleincome Americans can afford his plan is ludicrous. How can a family making $88,000 per…
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Police looking for those involved in swastika incident
BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer In the overnight hours of Sept. 28, following the end of Yom Kippur, three swastikas were painted on the front of Congregation Beth-El in what is the second reported act of religious intolerance recently. PHOTO COURTESY OF CONGREGATION BETH-EL Rabbi Dr. Bernhard Rosenberg outside of Congregation Beth-El on Jefferson Boulevard,…
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Sports Shorts
Metuchen Grapplers wrestling teams will hold registration for students in grades two through eight 7-9 p.m. Oct. 13 and 20 at the Little League club house on Oakland Avenue in Metuchen. Practices will begin Nov. 16. Teams will participate in a series of dual meets as well as several tournaments starting in December. The cost…
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