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Stars & stripes
PHOTO COURTESY OF SUSAN LUCZU The Jersey Blue Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) celebrated Veterans Day and the 50-year commemoration of the Vietnam War on Nov. 9 at Buccleuch Mansion in New Brunswick. Chapter members and guests enjoyed a flag-folding ceremony by the John Basilone Marine Corps League…
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‘Ugly Sweater’ party tickets now on sale
Tickets are on sale for the Ugly Christmas Sweater Party at American Legion Post 401. The party is set for 6:30 p.m. Dec. 6 at the post hall, 148 Major Road, Monmouth Junction. Dinner will be followed by dancing until midnight with DJ Doc. The event is open to the public age 21 and older.…
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Wine-tasting event to benefit library
The 12th annual Music, Merlot and Miele wine-tasting event will be held 6:30-9 p.m. Dec. 4 in the Miele showroom, Independence Drive, off Route 1 north, South Brunswick. The night of wines, artisan cheeses, hors d’oeuvres and desserts from local venues will include live music and a professional cooking demonstration. Tickets are $55 per person.…
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Shakespeare lecture scheduled for Dec. 2
The Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County will offer the lecture, “Shakespearean Fathers and Daughters,” at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 2 at 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison. Presented by Michael Basile, the program is funded by the Horizons Speakers Bureau of the New Jersey Council for the Humanities, a state partner of the National Endowment for…
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Minion memories
Jeremy Grossman I hope everyone is lucky enough to have a perfect moment at some point in his or her life. I’m talking about one of those moments that remain untouched in memory, no matter what happens. My perfect moment lasted only 50 seconds, but it was witnessed by an audience of 50 million people.…
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Bills would toughen burglary laws
Currently in New Jersey, burglary is a third-degree crime that does not carry a prison sentence for a first-time offender. A bill that sought to upgrade the charge for the unlawful break-in of a home from a third-degree offense to a second-degree crime — resulting in a five- to 10-year prison term if convicted —…
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County college receives high marks
EDISON — Middlesex County College is among the nation’s top producers of associate degrees in education and criminal justice, according to a report in “Community College Week,” a higher-education newspaper. The college graduated 70 education majors in 2013, making it 42nd in the nation, and 125 criminal justice majors, placing the college 33rd on the…
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Seniors can apply for Elks scholarships
High school seniors who are American citizens and intend to pursue a four-year degree can apply for the Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship 2014-15. The Elks National Foundation funds 500 scholarships annually from $4,000 to $50,000. The application is due Dec. 5. For more information, email Marian Walko, scholarship chairperson of East Brunswick Elks No.…
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