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BUSINESS BRIEFS
The Arc of Middlesex County will receive a $4,000 grant from LongHorn Steakhouse in North Brunswick, Piscataway and Woodbridge, and from Olive Garden in Woodbridge as part of the Restaurant Community Grants Program from the Darden Restaurants Foundation. The Arc of Middlesex County is dedicated to promoting equal life opportunities for people who have intellectual…
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News anchors posit foolish premise
I recently listened to Fox News Channel anchors Bill O’Reilly and Chris Wallace. They were vehemently bashing “income equality” and “taking from the rich to give to the poor.” Their foolish premise was that “education, self-motivation and self-determination were the keys to prosperity.” Let me pass along just two points to these fools. First, by…
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MATT DENTON Tommy Tariccone rides a wave during a June 20 skimboard competition in Sea Bright.
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Boy’s 911 call saves father’s life
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Police Officer Patrick D’Onofrio honors James Balut, a fourth-grader at St. Thomas the Apostle School. James received an award for calling 911, saving the life of his father. KATHY CHANG/STAFF OLD BRIDGE — James Balut Jr. saved his dad’s life by dialing 911. For his heroism, James, a fourth-grader at…
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Gentlemen, start fixing your engines
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Old Bridge High School senior Kyle Hernandez checks out the inside of a 2015 Ford Fiesta as Joseph ReDavid, also a senior at Old Bridge High, stands by. The two students took second place in the annual nationwide Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills competition held at Monmouth Mall in Eatontown. PHOTO…
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South Amboy may revise rules for trash collection
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer SOUTH AMBOY — The third violation of a city ordinance on placement of trash receptacles at curbside would carry a fine of up to $500 if an amended law is adopted. The City Council introduced the amended ordinance governing trash collection and placement of receptacles along commercial and residential streets…
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Discounted ride tickets available for carnival
The annual St. Ambrose Parish Carnival will be held 6-11 p.m. July 21-25 on the grounds at St. Ambrose Church, 83 Throckmorton Lane, Old Bridge. The event will feature nightly rides, food, live bands, DJ music, children’s characters, pony rides, face painting, a photo booth, radio station broadcasts and more. Reverse Order — as seen…
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Old Bridge police officer cleared in shooting death
A state grand jury took no action regarding the death of Andrew Murnieks, 28, of South Brunswick, who was fatally shot by a member of the Middlesex County Emergency Response Team during an armed standoff in November 2013. The shooting was investigated by the state Attorney General’s Shooting Response Team, made up of investigators from…
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Vendors welcome at Giant Flea Market
The St. Thomas Rosary Society, Old Bridge, is seeking vendors for its 25th annual Giant Flea Market set for 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Aug. 8 in the parking lot at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Route 18 south, Old Bridge. Rain date is Aug. 15. Spaces cost $15 each and $25 for two. Table-rental fee is…
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