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Pilfered pineapples result in arrest of senior pair
SOUTH AMBOY — City police charged two individuals with theft and receiving stolen property on Jan. 5. Earlier that day, officers observed cargo being transferred from one semi cargo trailer to another on Lower Main Street near Raritan Street, according to Detective Matthew Barcheski. “Upon officers investigating the vehicles, the one trailer came up stolen…
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The write stuff
PHOTO COURTESY OF ST. STANISLAUS KOSTKA SCHOOL Principal Elena Malinconico of St. Stanislaus Kostka School in Parlin stands with middle school students Cuyler Flynn, Anushka Sharma and Madison Marques who, through a submission of their writing, were accepted into the Middlesex County Arts & Education Center’s Creative Writing program. The program will allow the students…
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Events to revolve around social issues
coLAB Arts has announced its 2015 arts programming to encourage residents to engage in and discuss current social issues. Creative writing workshops, professional writing workshops and a book club will be offered through litLAB each month. filmLAB, the cinematic branch of coLAB, will feature monthly meetings and screenings open to casual and professional participants. theTABLE…
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BUSINESS BRIEFS
E. Thomas Allen Jr. has been appointed senior executive vice president and chief operating officer of Columbia Bank. Allen replaces Alex Grinewicz, who is retiring following a 41-year banking career. Allen joined Columbia Bank in 1994 as a financial planning and analysis manager, and later served as treasurer; vice president and treasurer; and senior vice…
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Updated federal flood maps may be viewed at open house
By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer Middlesex County residents will have an opportunity to look at revised federal flood maps at an open house coordinated by county, state and federal agencies. Representatives from Middlesex County, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be available to answer questions…
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Teenaged actor inspired by director Jolie in ‘Unbroken’
By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer John D’Leo John D’Leo is not yet at the point where hordes of fans mob him on the street — but that is fine with him. “I don’t care about popularity,” the Manalapan native said. “I’ll trade a million people recognizing me on the street for one job, you know…
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Summer camp: the ultimate 21st century skills learning environment
By Andy Pritikin It used to be so easy. Mom was home, and kids wanted to play outside, as we only had seven channels on the television (and no central air). Boy, how times have changed.Technological advances have profoundly affected life, as we know it, including how we raise our children. Most families rely on…
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An American tradition: camp
For more than 150 years, millions of children have learned life lessons and made lasting memories in a positive, supportive camp environment.This year, more than 10 million children and youth will attend camp nationwide. Today, camps are the natural extension of traditional education settings. Camp is comprised almost entirely of teachable moments — developing life…
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Area schools and camps have so much to offer
East Brunswick Day Camp Get ready for your child to experience what all the kids talk about at the start of the school year; East Brunswick Day Camp! Registration will begin on Feb. 2 and will be accepted for residents through the mail or online only on a first-come, first-served basis.The 2015 East Brunswick Day…
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