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Ducks in a row
PHOTO COURTESY OF THOMAS PETERSON Faith Malheiro of Sayreville warily approaches some ducks during an end-of-summer event held by the Middlesex County College Child Care Center.
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St. Bartholomew School thrives as center of the community
By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer Principal Anne Wierzbicki, the Rev. Thomas Walsh and school mascot Sage celebrate the 50th anniversary of St. Bartholomew School in East Brunswick. JEREMY GROSSMAN/STAFF When St. Bartholomew School in East Brunswick celebrates the beginning of a new school year on Sept. 2, it will also be celebrating another joyous occasion:…
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Dentist to honor community ‘heroes’
Dr. Mariana Blagoev, 1145 Bordentown Ave., Suite 7, Parlin, is holding an “Honor an Everyday Hero” event for the local community. Parlin residents can submit a story through brightsmilesdental.com to nominate a person he or she believes deserves recognition. Weekly prizes will be awarded by the dentist to the “heroes” who are nominated.
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Volunteers sought for auxiliary police
Sayreville Auxiliary Police is seeking new members to join its volunteer force. Interested applicants must be 18 years of age or older, be able to pass a criminal background check, and possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license. Applications may be downloaded from www.sayrevillepoliceaux.org, or a letter of interest may be sent to Sayreville Police…
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Immigration to be topic at GOP event
The next meeting of the Middlesex County Republican Women’s Club is scheduled for 7-9 p.m. Sept. 2 at the East Brunswick Public Library, 2 Jean Walling Civic Center. Women and men are invited to attend. Michael Cutler, former senior special agent with the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) and a Fox News contributor, will…
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South Amboy police force sees changes
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — The city’s Police Department was center stage at the Aug. 20 City Council meeting. Police Chief Darren Lavigne announced two retirements, two promotions and the addition of four new patrolmen. Lavigne first acknowledged the contributions that Sgts. Jamie Norek and Glen Malkiewicz have made to the city. “I’m…
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CPR training required for high school students
Two new state laws that go into effect this fall will make cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automatic external defibrillators (AED) training mandatory in high schools. About 2,000 Americans under age 25 die of sudden cardiac arrest each year, according to a 2012 study in the journal “Pediatrics.” The American Heart Association estimates that there are…
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ALS challenge a personal one for O’Brien
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer Left: Participants in the ALS “Ice Bucket Challenge” get soaked from a firetruck hose at Rita’s on Washington Road in Parlin on Aug. 23. Above: Sayreville Mayor Kennedy O’Brien gets doused by grandchildren John and Katie Mohring during the “Ice Bucket Challenge.” The ALS “Ice Bucket Challenge,” an awareness…
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Skaters find freedom on their boards
By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer Several towns in central New Jersey provide skate parks for people of all ages to enjoy riding their skateboards, an activity that some describe as cathartic and a break from school or work. FILE PHOTO Skate parks have proved to be a haven for freewheeling expression and even reflection in…
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