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Seniors offering trips to Bethlehem casino
The Our Lady of Victories (OLV) Seniors will sponsor a Jan. 25 bus trip to the Sands Casino, Bethlehem, Pa. Additional casino trips are scheduled for Feb. 22 and March 22. Cost is $35 per person, with a $20 return in slot play and a $5 food voucher. All are welcome. For more information or…
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American Legion sets fundraiser for family
American Legion Post 25, 4 JFK Blvd., Milltown, will hold a fundraiser at 7 p.m. Feb. 7 for a family who lost everything in a local house fire. The suggested donation is $20 at the door. The event includes food, beer, wine and entertainment by a live band. All proceeds will go directly to the…
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‘Unity in Diversity’ to mark Republic Day
NBT India Day will commemorate Republic Day of India with the “Unity in Diversity” celebration noon-3 p.m. Jan. 31 at North Brunswick Township High School, Raider Road. Participants will explore cultural connections, learn about principles of governance and help to build peace in the community. The event will include an art competition, cultural performances, exhibits,…
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Helmetta police to upgrade system, renovate station
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer HELMETTA — The Police Department has been allocated $20,000 to make upgrades to its reporting software and computer systems. Police Director Robert Manney said the Police Department desperately needs the new software, Enforsys. “It’s a report-writing system, a sentence system. You can use it for evidence,” Manney said. “There…
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Tuesday dinners begin Jan. 13 in South River
The Sgt. John Basilone Italian American Club, 48 Appleby Ave., South River, will resume its weekly Tuesday-night dinners at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 13. The menu includes potato soup, salad, an entrée of sausage and peppers over penne, and waffles and ice cream. Tickets are $10 each. For more information on the dinner or membership, call…
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East Brunswick library to sell used magazines
The Friends of the East Brunswick Public Library will hold its annual magazine sale Jan. 15-18 at the library, Civic Center Drive. There will be magazines that cover science, entertainment, teens, cooking and more. Bundles of six to 12 magazines will be sold for $3. For more information, call 732-390- 6767 or visit www.ebpl.org and…
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ADHD support group to meet at library
The Children and Adults with ADHD (CHADD) of Central Jersey’s ADHD Parent Support Group will meet at 11 a.m. Jan. 14 at the Old Bridge Public Library, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. The group, which meets on the second Wednesday of every month, is designed for parents, guardians, caregivers, educators and others involved with a…
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Community rallies to aid injured family
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer Members of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in South River pray for members of the DeSarno family at a special prayer service on Dec. 30. Six family members were seriously injured in an early morning house fire on Dec. 29 at their Main Street home. ADAM C. UZIALKO/STAFF A community…
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Councilwoman warns motorists not to park in fire lanes
By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — A municipal official is warning residents not to park in designated fire lanes, noting an “enormous” increase in the practice. “Unless you’re a firetruck with lights and sirens, or a fire official or a police officer or an EMS, you have no business stopping, standing or parking…
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