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Former Club Bene demolished to make way for residences
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — Councilman David McGill was not afraid to date himself when he recalled big names like Tony Bennett and Dean Martin visiting the former Club Bene at Route 35 and Old Spye Road. The club, which was slated for demolition on Nov. 25, was a national hotspot during…
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Couple hopes new card game generates ‘compound’ interest
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer A local couple has released a board game for children that aims to improve vocabulary and critical-thinking skills. The creation of “Compound It All!” is a first for husband-and-wife duo Danny and Kim Adlerman, who are independent creators of books and music for children. For the couple, it all began…
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State aims to help residents affected by superstorm
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer New Jersey residents with low or moderate incomes will soon be able to take advantage of a new state program intended to address their unmet needs on the long road to recovery from superstorm Sandy. The state Department of Community Affairs (DCA) will begin accepting applications for entry into…
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Bills give hunters too much license
Three anti-wildlife bills are pending in the New Jersey Assembly. Bill A3120 would allow hunting in summer months. This would include deer. Even if you aren’t the biggest fan of deer and wildlife in general, would you want to see helpless fawns orphaned and roaming your yard until they die of starvation because their mother…
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Police and prison chaplain speaks out
Protests of a grand jury’s decision not to indict a white police officer in the chokehold death of an unarmed black man continued around the country, and authorities said a march in California turned violent when masked demonstrators smashed windows and threw objects at police. Several businesses were looted and damaged during the march, and…
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JCP&L rate proposal funds needed projects
I n recent weeks, there have been letters to the editor and newspaper advertisements from a special interest group that have painted an unfair picture of Jersey Central Power & Light’s (JCP&L) proposed rate plan. As president of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 1289, representing more than 1,150 JCP&L employees, I know…
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Councilman reflects on years of service
Monday, Dec. 8, marked the last meeting of my term as one of your Milltown Borough Council members. I must say that it has been an honor and a privilege to serve you. I am extremely proud of the accomplishments of our team, collectively, over the past three years. Our roads are safer, communication is…
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STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Snowmen are on display at Gasko’s Family Farm & Greenhouses, Monroe Township.
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Essay contest open to students on break
The Charles Lafitte Foundation (CLF) Kid’s Corner will host a special Winter Essay Contest to encourage students to read during winter vacation. Students in grades 3-12 at a public or private school are invited to read a book listed under their corresponding grade level and tell CLF through their essay how the main character grows…
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