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Program to address rape, sexual assault
The Middlesex County Federation of Democratic Women will host “Rape and Sexual Assault” at the Clara Barton American Legion Post 324, 156 Brower Ave., Edison, 7-9:30 p.m. Feb. 25. Admission is free, and everyone is welcome to attend. Light refreshments will be served. Register by Feb. 20. For more information or to register, call 973-583-8944…
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Tickets available for Maccabeats concert
Temple B’nai Shalom, 15 Fern Road, East Brunswick, will present The Maccabeats in concert 4 p.m. March 1. The Maccabeats, originally formed in 2007 as Yeshiva University’s student vocal group, recently emerged as both a Jewish music and a-cappella ensemble. The group, which has 20 million views on YouTube, has made several television appearances and…
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Towns receive funds to improve public housing developments
Public housing agencies in New Jersey’s 6th Congressional District will receive more than $5.23 million to make improvements to public housing developments. Recipients of the 2015 Capital Fund Program awards include Asbury Park, Carteret, Edison, Highland Park, Highlands, Middletown, Keansburg, Long Branch, New Brunswick, Perth Amboy, South Amboy and Woodbridge. The funding, which is awarded…
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‘Frozen’ Mania fundraiser comes to church
Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 568 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick, will sponsor its “Frozen” Mania fundraising event 3-5 p.m. Feb. 28. Youngsters are invited to come dressed as their favorite “Frozen” movie character and enjoy frozen treats, a movie sing-along, “Frozen” activities and more. Cost is $10 per ticket. To reserve, call 732-254-7361. Tickets are limited.
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Spaghetti dinner slated to help 4-H programs
The Middlesex County 4-H Youth Development program will host a spaghetti dinner 4-8 p.m. Feb. 22 at the county 4-H Youth Center, 645 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Tickets are $8 per person and include salad, spaghetti with sauce, homemade meatballs, bread, beverages and dessert. Proceeds will support the Middlesex County 4-H Youth Development program as…
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Dinner auction benefits Metlar-Bodine House
The Fellowship for Metlar House will host its 24th annual dinner auction to benefit the Metlar-Bodine House Museum on March 28 at the Fireside Room, Busch Dining Hall, Rutgers University Busch Campus, 608 Bartholomew Road, Piscataway. Reservations received by March 14 are $80 per person with paid membership. Tickets purchased March 15-25 are $90 per…
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College to offer program for aspiring teachers
EDISON — The New Pathways to Teaching program offers opportunities to those who have a bachelor’s degree but have not completed a traditional teachertraining program. The first step is a required course, “Introduction to the Teaching Profession: 24-Hour Program,” which is being offered at Middlesex County College from 6-10 p.m. Feb. 26 and March 5,…
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County jail director pleads guilty to witness tampering
The suspended assistant director of the Middlesex County Adult Correction Center (MCACC) has pleaded guilty to charges of witness tampering in a sexual assault investigation and, in a separate case, admitted to making and carrying false police identification. Derick Stevens, 42, pleaded guilty on Feb. 10 to obstructing the administration of law or other governmental…
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