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Bears boys look to prove themselves in postseason
EAST BRUNSWICK By JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent The East Brunswick High School boys basketball team is 12-6 with two regular season games remaining, but the Bears believe they are better than what their record reflects. They’ll have a chance to prove that in two upcoming postseason tournaments. The first is the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Tournament,…
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Enrollment underway for preschool classes
The South River High School (SRHS) Parenting Class is taking applications for its Preschool Program set to begin March 17. The program is designed to encourage social, emotional, physical and intellectual growth in the preschool child. Sessions will run 8:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays through June 4. To be eligible for enrollment, a child…
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Former diplomat to speak at Republican event
The next meeting of the Middlesex County Republican Women’s Club is scheduled for 7- 9 p.m. Feb. 18 at the East Brunswick Public Library, 2 Jean Walling Civic Center. Women and men are invited to attend. Linda Sipprelle, a former U.S. Foreign Service officer and world-class runner, will discuss her experiences and the challenges and…
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History of Jersey Shore food to be discussed
The South River Historical and Preservation Society will present Karen Schnitzpahn, author of “Jersey Shore Food History: Victorian Feasts to Boardwalk Treats,” in a program set for 7 p.m. Feb. 25 at the South River Museum, 64-66 Main St. Schnitzpahn, author of multiple books on aspects of New Jersey history, will speak about her book…
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Dorothy L. Elia “Dot” Latyn
Dorothy L. Elia “Dot” Latyn died on Feb. 1, 2015, at home. She was 93. Born in West Hoboken, she resided in Union City before moving to Spotswood in 1953. Prior to retiring, Dorothy was a teacher for 25 years (1959-1984) for the Old Bridge Board of Education. She was a member of the Middlesex…
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State Theatre Family Fun Day
TOP PICK The State Theatre presents the ninth annual State Theatre Family Day on Feb. 16, featuring performances of Jack Hanna’s “Into the Wild Live” at 10:30 a.m., 1 and 3:30 p.m. Families can spend the school-day holiday enjoying dozens of performances, workshops and hands-on activities — many of which are free. The festival, which…
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Tickets available for Maccabeats concert
Temple B’nai Shalom, 15 Fern Road, East Brunswick, will present The Maccabeats in concert at 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…
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Sayreville seeks to dismiss Hindu temple’s lawsuit
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer Attorneys for the borough have asked the U.S. District Court to dismiss a civil suit filed on behalf of the Shree Dwarkadhish Temple, claiming Sayreville and its land use boards violated the temple’s constitutional and civil rights. The complaint, filed on Sept. 18, 2014, charges that the borough and…
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Former Scouts will share memories with Pack 35
By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer This circa-1960 photo shows members of Spotswood’s Cub Scout Pack 35 with den leader Alice Eckman. Former pack member Bruce Eckman, second row far right, will be at the Feb. 27 meeting, along with other past members, to discuss what it was like to be a Cub Scout in years…
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