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Lending a hand
PHOTO COURTESY OF THE PROVIDENT BANK NerdWallet recently awarded Provident Bank $1,500 for the charity of its choice since the bank was the winner of the Community Banking Local Project Award. Provident Bank in turn matched the $1,500 to give the Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund a total donation of $3,000. Pictured from left…
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VETStock to include concert, car show
The Brennan Stands Alone Foundation will hold VETStock NJ noon to 9 p.m. Aug. 2, rain or shine, at the Manalapan Recreation Center, 120 Route 522, Manalapan. The day will include a car show, motorcycle show, free outdoor concert, family entertainment, craft vendors and a food court. All proceeds will benefit the rehabilitation of wounded…
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Used clothing drive to benefit scholarships
The Middlesex County 200 Club will sponsor its Used Clothing Collection 9 a.m.-2 p.m. July 20 at the Middlesex County Fire Academy, 1001 Fire Academy Drive, Sayreville. Proceeds from the drive will support the club’s college scholarships for children of fire department, police department and emergency medical service personnel. Merchandise sought includes men’s and women’s…
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Rabies cases affect Monmouth, Middlesex
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer Nine raccoons and one fox have tested positive this year for rabies in Middletown, the most recent of which were found near Locust Point Road and Pineridge Avenue. Health Department Director Rich DeBenedetto said it is important for residents to be aware of the risks, since rabies is incurable…
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Early-bird registration open for golf outing
The Reformed Church Home nonprofit assisted-living and skilled-nursing facility in Old Bridge will hold its 23rd annual Golf Classic on Aug. 25 at Forsgate Country Club, Monroe. Early-bird registration is $215 and includes golf, lunch, awards and prizes. To reserve, call 732-607-9230 or download a registration form at www.reformedchurchhome.com.
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Car-show proceeds to benefit shelter pets
New Beginnings Animal Rescue, East Brunswick, will host its annual Rods and Paws Car Show 11 a.m.-3 p.m. July 20 at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4699, Jernee Mill Road, Sayreville. The event will feature homemade food and refreshments, giveaways, prizes and a 50/50 raffle. Trophies will be awarded. Vehicle entry fee is $10…
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O’Connell challenges votes in South Amboy primary
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — The city’s mayoral primary will be played out in court, thanks to action taken by Jack O’Connell just before the Fourth of July. O’Connell, who ran as the partybacked Democrat, came up three votes short of incumbent and fellow Democrat Mayor Fred Henry in tallies following the June…
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Apps can enhance outdoor fun and safety
A ny time is a good time to explore New Jersey’s great outdoors, and fall is especially glorious. If you want to find out where to hike, bike, paddle, fish, bird-watch, hunt or visit historic sites, check your phone. Over 60 percent of mobile phones are smartphones, and there’s been an explosion of new apps,…
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Landline phones are lifeline for seniors
How few does a group of people have to be to not matter? How many must they have in order to be recognized and respected by state officials? A substantial minority of people in New Jersey still depends exclusively on landline phone service. Most have depended on their landline phones for many years and keep…
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