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Vikings stay undefeated despite challenge from Monroe
By WARREN RAPPLEYEA South Brunswick High School’s Dontae Strickland picks up yardage through the middle of the Monroe Township High School defense during the Oct. 17 game played in Monroe. A second-half rally led the Vikings to a 20-17 road win. SCOTT FRIEDMAN South Brunswick High School’s football team has, for the most part, faced…
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Scholarships open to hosts of blood drives
Bob’s Discount Furniture, 4095 Route 1, Monmouth Junction, and the American Red Cross have launched Bob’s Discount Furniture’s annual $250,000 High School Heroes Scholarship Program for the 2014-15 school year. Students who host at least two high school blood drives throughout the year and achieve an annual participation rate of at least 30 percent of…
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Officers use heroin antidote to save life for the first time
SOUTH BRUNSWICK — A 21-yearold man was the first person in the township to be saved by police after reportedly overdosing on heroin last week. Police received an early-morning 911 call on Oct. 19 from a man who said his friend had overdosed on heroin and was unconscious in a backyard, according to police Lt.…
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Authorities: Drug ring spanned three counties
By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer Local, state and federal law enforcement agencies have converged on central New Jersey to take down a drug organization headed by a suspect with residences in Sayreville and Neptune. Authorities arrested 14 people who were allegedly involved in the organization that was distributing heroin and cocaine in Monmouth, Ocean and…
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Vendors needed for indoor flea market
The Friends of the North Brunswick Senior Center will hold an indoor flea market 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 2 at the center, 15 Linwood Place, North Brunswick. Vendors are needed. For more information, call 732-247-0922, ext. 820.
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Panel to discuss rights of Muslim women
A comprehensive panel discussion on “Muslim Women’s Rights: Education, Equality & Empowerment: How Does Islam Enhance the Lives of Women?” will take place 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Islamic Society of Central Jersey, 4145 Route 1 South, Monmouth Junction. RSVP by contacting Dawud Assad at 732-985-3304, 732-744-4966 or [email protected].
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So. Brunswick to host 5K and fun run Nov. 2
The Run with the Vikings 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run will be held Nov. 2, rain or shine, throughout South Brunswick. The fun run begins at 9:30 a.m., with the 5K starting at 10 a.m., followed by a Kiddie Dash at 11. Walkers are welcome. The fee is $25 on race day for the…
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Donations accepted for rummage sale
The South Brunswick Community Development Charleston Place Senior Citizens will hold a rummage sale 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 24 and 25 at the center, 3424 Route 27, Kendall Park. For more information, call 732-297- 7966.
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Residents invited to discover American Legion
American Legion Post 459, 1015 Linwood Place, North Brunswick, will hold an open house noon-4 p.m. Oct. 25. Residents can learn about the history of the American Legion and the role its members play in the community. Refreshments will be served.
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