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Raritan Poets to meet monthly at library
The Raritan Poets reading group will meet the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the East Brunswick Library, 1 Civic Center Drive. All ages are welcome. Bring 10 copies of the reading sample.
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St. Bart’s to hold yard sale Sept. 12
The Knights of Columbus of Saint Bartholomew Church will hold a giant yard sale from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. on Sept. 12 at 470 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. There will be outdoor vendors, indoor sales, refreshments and a 50/50 raffle.
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Rabid bats located in East, South Brunswick
Three rabid bats have been identified in Middlesex County, two of which tested positive in South Brunswick. A bat that was found in the area of Blackhorse Lane and Henderson Road in Monmouth Junction tested positive for rabies on Aug. 14, according to the South Brunswick Health Department. Another bat that was found on Beck…
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Korean War/service panel seeks members
The Korean War/Service Veterans Association, Central Jersey Chapter No. 148, Monroe, welcomes new members. An invitation to join the chapter is extended to all veterans who served during the Korean War (June 25, 1950-July 27, 1953) at any location including Europe, or in Korea July 27, 1953, to the present. The group meets at 10…
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Ralph J. LaTesta
Ralph J. LaTesta wore many different hats throughout his 88 years of life, beginning Nov. 11, 1926. Raised by Vito and Camilla in Queens, New York, he was a longtime resident of East Brunswick. As he got older, a military hat suited him well as he proudly served his country as a member of the…
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Investigation ongoing into turnpike accident
By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer The investigation into a fiery crash on the New Jersey Turnpike on Aug. 12 is ongoing. The tractor-trailer accident brought traffic to a halt near exit 9 around 7:53 a.m., according to New Jersey State Police. Sgt. Jeff Flynn said the accident occurred near mile marker 82 on the northbound…
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Helmetta seeks land for redevelopment
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer HELMETTA — An ordinance that was introduced by the Borough Council would permit the municipal government to move forward with the acquisition of a property along Main Street, which would reserve the borough’s right to utilize eminent domain if the council deems it necessary. The property that would be…
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BUSINESS BRIEFS
Macy’s Rt. 1 Furniture Gallery invites customers to participate in its 10th annual “Shop For A Cause” charity event on Aug. 29 at its North Brunswick location, 929 Route 1 south. Customers who donate $5 to the March of Dimes at any Macy’s register, will receive a savings pass valid for up to 30 percent…
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Couple celebrates 60th wedding anniversary
Richard and Phyllis Dominecki Leming Richard and Phyllis Dominecki Leming of Spotswood celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. They were married Aug. 27, 1955, at St. Mary of Ostrabrama Church, South River. The couple has three daughters, Denise and her husband, Michael Kragh, of Galloway Township; Dawn Leming and her partner, Mark Marciano, of East Brunswick;…
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