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STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR A lone walker passes by the Casino in Asbury Park during a recent snowstorm.
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Injured veteran spreads message of perseverance
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Noam Gershony NORTH BRUNSWICK — Noam Gershony, who was severely injured during his service as an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) helicopter pilot in the Second Lebanon War, has vowed to enjoy his life as best as he can. But that has not come easily, as Gershony, now 32, told a…
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South Brunswick holds adult evening classes
South Brunswick Community Education will conduct adult evening classes for those over 18 years of age. Sports and exercise choices include Bollywood dance, Zumba and aerobics, kung fu for self defense, tai chi, tennis, golf and different dance classes. Technology classes include “The Power of Google”; “Getting the Most from Your iPad, iPhone or iPod…
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Department of Human Services names acting commissioner
NORTH BRUNSWICK — Elizabeth Connolly of North Brunswick will become the acting commissioner of the Department of Human Services (DHS). The department’s current chief of staff, Connolly has worked in various roles at the department for 26 years. She began her career with the department’s Division of Family Development and continued her work in child…
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Linwood student is headed to state geography bee finals
NORTH BRUNSWICK — A Linwood Middle School student has been named a semifinalist in a National Geographic Society competition. Yatharth Pandey is eligible to compete in the 2015 New Jersey National Geographic State Bee, sponsored by Google and Plum Creek. The contest will be held at Rowan University on March 27. School bees were held…
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St. Patrick’s dinner to support firefighters
A St. Patrick’s Day Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner is planned for 5-9 p.m. March 14 at North Brunswick Fire Co. 3, 1470 Cozzens Lane. Cost is $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and children under age 12.
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Plan calls for reopening Helmetta animal shelter
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer Members of the Helmetta Borough Council Animal Shelter Committee are developing a proposal to reopen the Helmetta Regional Animal Shelter later this month. “The intentions we have in mind are to open the shelter again,” said Councilwoman Yvette Bruno, who is working on the plan with Councilman Pete Karczewski.…
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School principal proud to lead parade with education theme
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Robert Patten of Kendall Park, who is the principal of the Matthew Jago Elementary School in Woodbridge, serves as grand marshal of the American Irish Association of Woodbridge’s St. Patrick’s Day parade on March 8. PHOTO COURTESY OF ROBERT PATTEN A local resident proudly displayed his heritage during the Woodbridge…
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South Brunswick officers save three lives in a week
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer South Brunswick police officers are being credited with saving the lives of three residents in separate incidents last week. A 68-year-old man reportedly suffered a stroke and was found lying semiconscious on the bedroom floor of his Kingsland Circle home on Feb. 26, according to Police Lt. James Ryan. A…
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