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Students warned of the dangers of vehicle accidents
Maria Estevez speaks of losing her daughter, 8, to a drunk driver BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — In 2007, 13,000 people died in motor vehicle accidents, the majority of whom were in their late teens and early 20’s. Crashes are the number one cause of death for teenagers, and teens represent 14…
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New Jersey’s mission of honor
Veterans claim abandoned brothers and sisters in arms BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Until recently, New Jersey had a heart-wrenching secret. The cremated remains of hundreds of American veterans lay abandoned, stored on shelves inside dusty cardboard boxes and canisters. ERIC SUCAR staff Members of the Navy fold an American flag on behalf of seaman…
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In search of a good deal
Bargain hunters descend upon Dayton looking for odds and ends, and then some BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer Even though the holidays are a distant memory, there’s still a huge market for things like the Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360 and Sony PlayStation. And then there’s random things people are interested in, no matter what time…
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So. Bruns. woman undergoes lung transplant
20-year-old has new lease on life after surgery BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer ASouth Brunswick resident has achieved a milestone in her battle with a lung disease. Joy Ventola Twenty-year-old Joy Ventola and her sister, Gina, were diagnosed with cystic fibrosis when they were babies. Joy said that she began to have complications at the…
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N.B. Local 108 accepts zero salary increase
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Members of the North Brunswick Local 108 white- and blue-collar unions have accepted a zero percent salary increase for the year 2009, describing this as their effort to help the people of the township during these difficult economic times. According to John Sheridan, the president of the blue-collar union, about…
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SCOTT FRIEDMAN U.S. Marine Sgt. Richard De La Cruz, of North Brunswick, participated in a ceremony during the North Brunswick Memorial Day 5K walk and run at the North Brunswick Community Park on Monday. More photos, page 8.
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S.B. Police Dept. places second in challenge
The South Brunswick Police Department has been named to be a recipient of the 2008 National Law Enforcement Challenge, finishing second in its respective class. For finishing second in Municipal Agencies Class No. 7 for 2008, the police department was awarded a Drager PBT (portable breathalyzer) for use in the field, to help in assessing…
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Columbiettes yard, bake sale May 30
St. Augustine of Canterbury parish Columbiettes Council 6345 is sponsoring the fourth annual charity yard and baked goods sale 8 a.m.-4 p.m. May 30 at 3 Markus Drive, Kendall Park section of South Brunswick (rain or shine). All proceeds will benefit various charities.
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Program for seniors on HIV, STDs May 28
The Township of South Brunswick in conjunction with the Princeton HealthCare System will hold the first of a three-part series of community education events, “Infectious Diseases Affecting the Older Adult Community HIV & STDs,” 12:15-1:15 p.m. May 28 at South Brunswick Municipal Building, 540 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick. The program for…
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