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Booklet provides list of vet-friendly companies in Middlesex County
A new list of veteran-friendly merchants and organizations has been made available through the Middlesex County Clerk’s Office. The Veteran Friendly Merchants and Organizations booklet contains the names of businesses and companies that offer discounts to veterans with proof of military service. It can be used in conjunction with the County Service ID Card, which…
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Residents warned about calls from imposter IRS agents
NORTH BRUNSWICK — Police are warning residents of a scam involving imposter Internal Revenue Service (IRS) agents. In the incidents, residents receive a phone call from an individual representing himself as an agent of the IRS, according to police. The “agent” speaks to the prospective victim kindly and warns them of an impending IRS fine…
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Embrace Kids Foundation donation will support pediatric oncology
I n the mid 1970s, only half of all children diagnosed with cancer survived beyond five years. Fast-forward four decades, and that figure has improved to 80 percent thanks to advances in pediatric cancer treatment and research, according to the Cancer Institute of New Jersey (CINJ) at Rutgers University . To help further propel these…
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Local Scout is youngest Eagle in troop patrol
Sajan Patel, left, is presented with an award from South Brunswick Deputy Mayor Chris Kilmurray after receiving his Eagle Scout rank at the South Brunswick Senior Center on Oct. 25. FRANK GALIPO SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Sajan Patel of Monmouth Junction has earned the rank of Eagle Scout. Sajan was recognized Oct. 25 at the South…
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Toys for Tots drive coming to Edison mall
The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve will collect new, unwrapped toys for its Toys for Tots program every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 28-Dec. 22, in the Santa Court, Nordstrom wing, at the Menlo Park Mall, Edison. For more information, call Eddy Androvich at 908-565-1339.
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Craft show to support Project Graduation
South Brunswick High School will hold its 10th annual Project Graduation Craft Show and Used Clothing Drive 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 29 at the high school, 750 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction. Jewelry, handbags, pet items, toys, stained-glass items, clothing, gifts for children, home décor, sports memorabilia, holiday items and refreshments will be for sale. In…
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Kick-a-thon to benefit hearing-impaired
Family Karate Super Center, 1600 Jersey Ave., North Brunswick, will hold its fourth annual kick-a-thon, Kicks 4 Kids, 6- 8 p.m. Nov. 14 to benefit the Olive Osmond Hearing Fund. The event is free to attend. Phonak and Justin Osmond will be giving the “gift of hearing” to two students from the New Jersey School…
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Chiropractor to donate turkeys for referrals
Charchan Chiropractic and Sports Injury Associates will hold its annual turkey and food drive through Nov. 25. For each person referred to the office, Charschan will donate a turkey to the Salvation Army’s holiday program for the needy. This year, the goal is 25 turkeys. The offices are located at 490 Georges Road, North Brunswick,…
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Rutgers 5K scores big for food banks
Over the years, the Run for Rutgers Against Hunger (RAH) Homecoming 5K has become one of the region’s more sure-footed food-donation and fundraising drives. The charity event on Oct. 26 lived up to that reputation. The Rutgers Alumni Association, which has spearheaded the event for six years, reported that more than 350 runners and walkers…
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