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A-MAiZe-ing
Corn maze now open in South Brunswick Brothers Helping Brothers Relief Fund, Dayton section of South Brunswick, an organization that provides financial assistance to N.J. firefighters killed or injured in the line of duty, has announced its first corn maze is cut and ready for viewing from the sky. The ideal time to view the…
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Meeting to offer veterans info on rights, benefits
BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — The American Legion Post No. 211 will host an all-day informational seminar for veterans Wednesday, July 29, at its 240 MacArthur Avenue building. The event, which will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., is intended to give insight into the rights and benefits that veterans have earned…
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N.B. council recognizes citizen contributions
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Jane Panitch NORTH BRUNSWICK — The Township Council on July 6 publicly recognized several citizens who have positively impacted the town. Police Detective Seeta Jones was honored for her involvement in a fatal shooting at the Hearthwood apartment complex on Boice Drive on May 7. Jones saw a suspicious vehicle…
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BlueClaws game to help raise funds for FAAN walk
Public invited to attend nut-free game Aug. 4 The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) will host an inaugural fundraising event at the Lakewood BlueClaws’ game on Tuesday, Aug. 4, at FirstEnergy Park, Lakewood. In an effort to help protect allergic fans and in honor of all individuals with food allergies, the BlueClaws will have…
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Buckley pleads not guilty to official misconduct
NORTH BRUNSWICK — North Brunswick police Lt. Keith Buckley pleaded not guilty to two charges of official misconduct during an arraignment and status conference July 16 in state Superior Court, New Brunswick. The charges stem from a fatal motor vehicle accident last August in which Buckley was driving his brother’s rented 2006 Dodge Viper while…
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How to keep or find a job in a bad economy
In challenging economic times many Americans are struggling to keep jobs or find new ones. The keys to staying on the job or landing a new one are marketing yourself to your existing or potential bosses, and networking in the workplace. Sociology researchers at Stanford University interviewed hundreds of people, asking them how they got…
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Magic in N.B.
Left: Six-year-old Rishi Grewed examines one of the “potions” served during a Harry Potter celebration at the North Brunswick Township Public Library on July 17 in honor of the release of the movie “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” last week. Harry Potter fans visited three stations filled with crafts, experiments and other activities. Right:…
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N.B. to celebrate National Night Out on Aug. 4
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — In order to improve relations between local police officers and the community, North Brunswick will present its annual observation of National Night Out 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, at North Brunswick Community Park, 2053 Route 130 south. Charisse Rodriguez, a senior clerk typist within the North Brunswick…
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Christie taps Monmouth sheriff as running mate
New Jersey Republican gubernatorial candidate Chris Christie on Monday picked Kim Guadagno, the current Monmouth County sheriff and a former federal prosecutor, to run on his ticket for lieutenant governor. In the November election, New Jersey residents will elect a lieutenant governor for the first time. “As a federal prosecutor and later as the Monmouth…
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