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Fire Department hosts Family Fun Day
The North Brunswick Volunteer Fire Department will hold a Family Fun Day noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 28 at Suydam Farms, 1803 Route 27, Somerset. Dave Bond and the Real Country Band will perform. There will be a firehouse chili cook-off, a hayride, access to the pumpkin patch, farm animals, a mega 50/50 raffle and…
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ACLU opposes Helmetta’s film permit proposal
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer Requiring prior approval to film or take photographs in Helmetta’s public buildings is a violation of the right of free speech, according to an official with the New Jersey chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU-NJ). Edward Barocas, legal director of the ACLU-NJ, said an ordinance introduced by…
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5K Run to benefit hockey player and Team LeGrand
By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent The Friends and Neighbors in Action (FNA), an organization based in Millstone Township, will hold the eighth annual 5K Run and Fun Walk at Thompson Park, Monroe Township, Middlesex County, on Sept. 21. The event will be held rain or shine. Proceeds will benefit former Monroe Township High School ice hockey…
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Kite event highlights childhood cancer
In honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Camp Quality, the Optimist Club and Girl Scout Troop 50407 will hold a Butterfly Day 2-4 p.m. Sept. 28 at the Ocean County Park picnic area, 700 Ocean Ave., Lakewood. There will be kite making, crafts, face painting and light snacks. For more information, contact Sarah Adolfsen at…
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Woman charged with illegally disseminating military information
NEWARK — The former owner of two New Jersey defense-contracting businesses was indicted by a federal grand jury on Sept. 11 for allegedly submitting fraudulent bids to the U.S. Department of Defense and disseminating military technical drawings to India without a license. Hannah Robert, 49, of North Brunswick, was charged in a superseding indictment with…
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Cheerleaders aim to give ‘Stellar’ performance at cancer walk
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — The Stellar All Stars are planning to make strides to cure breast cancer next month. Briana Iverson, director of Stellar All Stars, said the cheerleading organization often holds fundraisers for the team, but this year its members decided to raise funds for breast cancer research and programs…
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Grandmother’s recipes inspire opening of Labebe restaurant
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Pierre Hage-Boutros, left, and his grandson Tony opened Labebe restaurant in North Brunswick. The menu is inspired by the recipes of Pierre’s mother. NORTH BRUNSWICK — The late LaBebe Hage-Boutros was known for her love of cooking good food for good company. “Her unbelievable food always brought the family together,”…
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Writer takes issue with congressman’s votes
Extremism is alive and well in New Jersey where the leader of the anti-women’s crusade is hiding in plain sight. Our congressman, Chris Smith, is chair of the Congressional prolife caucus, leading the anti-abortion crusade. Congressman Smith writes egregious legislation with regard to women’s health. In the last two years, Congressman Smith voted for fetal…
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