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OLV Oktoberfest gala scheduled for Oct. 4
Our Lady of Victories (OLV) Parish will hold its annual Oktoberfest 6:30- 10:30 p.m. Oct. 4 in the parish’s Monsignor Dalton Hall, Main Street, Sayreville. Bernie’s Orchestra will play German-American music. German dancers will entertain. German food will be served with beer, wine and soda. Tickets cost $35 each and may be purchased by calling…
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Residents urged to update voter information by Oct. 14
The Middlesex County Board of Elections is advising residents who have recently moved, changed their name or are new residents in Middlesex County to check their personal voter information. Residents can update their information by visiting www.njelections.org and clicking on “Voter Information” in the list on the left side of the page. They should then…
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Raritan River Drawbridge replacement underway
By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer Replacement of the 100-year-old Raritan River Drawbridge, which connects South Amboy and Perth Amboy, is one of the public transit improvements underway in Middlesex County after sustaining damage from superstorm Sandy. U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-6) announced the award of more than $630 million in federal funding to New…
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Barbecue Showdown delights food lovers
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent Members of Dinosaur Bar-B-Que of Newark accept the “Best Overall BBQ” trophy from Tom Michaels, right, of iRun New Jersey during the Barbecue Showdown, held Sept. 28 at Raritan Bay Waterfront Park in South Amboy. Barbecue lovers were in luck this past weekend, when vendors from all over competed for their…
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School district will have input on tax breaks
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer I n response to concerns raised by the Sayreville Board of Education, the Borough Council has agreed to consult with the board when negotiating tax abatements that would impact the school district. Council members Art Rittenhouse, Lisa Eicher, Mary Novak and Daniel Buchanan voted in favor of seeking input…
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Raritan Bay, Meridian plan merger
By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer Raritan Bay Medical Center and Meridian Health are seeking to merge following a review of financial, clinical and legal issues. Two major health organizations in central New Jersey have decided to join forces in an effort to enhance services and control costs. Meridian Health and Raritan Bay Medical Center…
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TERRY BOUDREAU Karun Sakhar of Old Bridge leads a challenge with a 20-pound bag on his shoulders as members of CrossFit Bacon of Old Bridge compete in various exercises at locations throughout Old Bridge on Sept. 27.
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Hazing halts football season in Sayreville
By Warren Rappleyea The leaves are still on the trees, but the football season is over in Sayreville. Following a two-hour meeting Monday night for players’ parents and guardians at which the decision was announced, Sayreville Superintendent of Schools Richard Labbe faced a bevy of news cameras and confirmed the rumor that had been circulating…
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Bulletin Board
– Middlesex 4-H to hold open house Oct. 5 The Middlesex County 4-H Open House is scheduled for 1-4 p.m. Oct. 5 at the 4-H Youth Center, 645 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. There are more than 25 4-H clubs within Middlesex County. The clubs focus on citizenship, healthy living, science, engineering and technology programs in…
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