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Scholarships available in Middlesex, Union
The Sue Marion Memorial Scholarship Fund is offering three scholarships of $2,000 to students residing in Middlesex and Union counties who are matriculating at religious colleges and universities. To be eligible, students must currently be attending a religious college or university as a freshman, sophomore or junior; have a 2.75 GPA and submit grades from…
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FEMA to revise flood insurance payout rules
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer The federal government will reopen approximately 270 dismissed claims filed by property owners with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-6) said any flood insurance claim dismissed due to a missed deadline will be reopened by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as part of four…
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Eye care specialist offers free screenings
Ophthalmologist Robert Scharfman of Atlantic Medical Eye Care will offer free cataract and glaucoma screenings for seniors at 11 a.m. Jan. 13 at the South River Office on Aging, 55 Reid St. Numbing drops are used to perform the screening, though the eyes are not dilated. Afterward, the results will be explained and a plan…
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Expert organizer to address clutter
Author and expert organizer Jamie Novak will reveal the secrets to clearing out clutter permanently during a workshop at the East Brunswick Library, 2 Civic Center Drive, from 2-3:30 p.m. Jan. 11. For more information, call 732-390- 6767 or visit www.ebpl.org under “News & Events.”
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Holiday spirit of giving shines on for Mikey
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer The Kloos Christmas Light Spectacular, a homegrown light show that has become an annual beacon for good causes, has set its sights on raising $5,000 for injured Monroe Township High School ice-hockey player Mikey Nichols. Mikey, who fractured his C5 vertebra during a January 2014 hockey game, was selected…
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Sights of the season
The Heart of New Jersey Chorus sings in downtown Red Bank MATT DENTON Annual Holiday Model Train Exhibit at Barron Arts Center, Woodbridge SCOTT FRIEDMAN Visiting Santa at New Beginnings Animal Rescue in East Brunswick FRANK WOJCIECHOWSKI Getting ready for Hanukkah in Tinton Falls MATT DENTON Frosty at the 12th annual holiday lighting celebration in…
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Benefits of inclusive schools touted
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer A statewide coalition of advocacy groups is promoting inclusive education for students with special needs. Born out of litigation brought by advocates for children with developmental disabilities, the Inclusion Campaign urges the integration of special education students into general education classrooms throughout the state. Thomas Baffuto, executive director of…
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New Year’s festivities go beyond the party
By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Year after year, when the main-event holiday hubbub dies down, the age-old question persists: “What are you doing New Year’s Eve?” Sure, the region is rife with bars and restaurants serving up the traditional party fare of prix fixe menus and open bars. But those seeking a different way to…
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Your car is telling you something
By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features When a light flashes on a vehicle’s dashboard it usually means there’s a problem. How bad? Read on. It’s normal to have a car’s instrument panel light up like a Christmas tree for a few seconds every time the ignition is engaged, but if one or more of those signals…
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