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Residents must exercise their right to speak
By now, many citizens are aware that a segment of the 1 percent that controls the bulk of the wealth within our society is also in control of both major political parties, leaving the voter only with the appearance of control in the voting booth. Hence, elections at every level of government become nothing more…
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MARK ROSMAN/STAFF View of the Brooklyn Bridge, foreground, and the Manhattan Bridge, along the East River from the roof of an apartment building on John Street, New York City, June 7.
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Students across Middlesex County provide artwork for safety books
More than 50 students from Middlesex County contributed artwork and information for safety books that will be distributed across the county. In February, Middlesex County Sheriff Mildred Scott invited all grade-school students in the county to submit artwork for three Sheriff’s Office publications: “Bicycle Safety,” “Personal Safety” and “Safety Calendar.” The books are intended to…
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Plays-in-the-Park slates summer shows
Middlesex County’s Plays-in-the-Park, based at the Stephen J. Capestro Amphitheater in Roosevelt Park, 1 Pine Drive, Edison, has announced its 2015 summer season. The season opens with “Young Frankenstein,” the Mel Brooks musical. Performances run June 17-27. The second show is the family friendly musical, “Oklahoma!” with performances July 8-18. Closing out the season will…
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WWE superstar says ‘Yes!’ to meeting fans in Freehold
By JENNIFER AMATO & TAYLOR LIER Staff Writers WWE wrestler Daniel Bryan will hold a June 28 meet-andgreet with fans at iPlay America in Freehold. PHOTO COURTESY OF WWE Hundreds of wrestling fans will be throwing their arms up in the air for the popular “Yes!” chant when a WWE superstar makes a local appearance…
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N.J. sues to block seismic testing research off coast
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer Responding to a groundswell of opposition, Gov. Chris Christie’s administration has filed a complaint in U.S. District Court to stop a federally funded research project that critics say would harm marine life and put the region’s coastal economy at risk. The complaint, filed by acting Attorney General John Hoffman,…
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Character-building a core value at Old Bridge schools
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Six schools in Old Bridge have been designated as National District of Character schools this year. The schools include Old Bridge High School and five elementary schools — M. Scott Carpenter, Memorial, William A. Miller, Walter M. Schirra and Southwood. Superintendent of Schools David Cittadino, along with…
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Soccer superstar shows support for children with Tourette’s
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer International soccer superstar Tim Howard signs a copy of his book, “The Keeper,” for Jeremy Burrell during a soccer clinic and fundraiser for the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders at Rutgers University on June 4. Right: Owen Farmer displays his skills during the soccer clinic. MATT…
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Mayor defeats primary challenger
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer Sayreville’s four-term mayor officially received the nod to seek a fifth by turning away a primary challenger for the Republican nomination. Mayor Kennedy O’Brien, who was first elected mayor in 2000, defeated his challenger, former Councilman Frank Bella, 437 votes to 129, garnering 77 percent of the vote, according…
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