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Purple Hearts of gold
PHOTO COURTESY OF CAROL MOGOR VFW Post 9111 of Kendall Park held a June 7 luncheon for local Purple Heart recipients. Pictured are: back row, from left, Donald Zolkiwsky, VFW Auxiliary Commander Dave Cipriano, Joe Guchek, Joe Pepe, Joe Bellafronte, Joseph Belardo, Charles Steffens, Bernie Fox, Emil Bonagura and John Stavola; and front row, from…
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Bring kidnapped girls back home
Hi, my name is Trevor. I am 11 years old and live in Holmdel with my family. I am writing to you because I am upset about the 200 Nigerian schoolgirls who were kidnapped by the militant Islamist group, Boko Haram. I am upset because some of the girls were Muslims and some of them…
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Discounted ride tickets available for carnival
The annual St. Ambrose Parish Carnival will be held 6-11 p.m. July 15-19 on the grounds at St. Ambrose Church, 81 Throckmorton Lane, Old Bridge. The event will feature food, rides, nightly entertainment, a beer/wine tent and nightly raffles. Discounted unlimited-ride wristbands are available in advance at a cost of $30 each. For more information,…
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Concert, fireworks set for July 3 in S. Amboy
Celebrate the Amboys is scheduled for July 3 at Raritan Bay Waterfront Park, John T. O’Leary Boulevard. A free concert, featuring the High Street Band, the Dayton Five and Brian O’Connor’s All-Star Band, will begin at 6 p.m. There will be food vendors and children’s rides on site. A fireworks display is scheduled for 9:20…
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Seven nonprofits merge to form Literacy New Jersey
By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer Seven literacy nonprofits across the state have joined forces to form Literacy New Jersey, an advocacy group that serves the 17 percent of New Jersey residents who are low-literate or functionally illiterate. According to Literacy New Jersey CEO Elizabeth Gloeggler, the merger was born out of a desire to make…
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Musician’s RockOPERical set for New York premiere
By AMY ROSEN Staff Writer Joe Striffolino’s life is music. He is dedicated to helping other musicians hone their skills through lessons with true musicians like himself and the sale of products that help take them to the next level at his business, Musician’s Workshop, Manalapan, since 1978. But while Striffolino, an Old Bridge native,…
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Career comes full circle for new superintendent
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — More than two decades after he took a job as a student teacher in Sayreville, Richard Labbe will return to the school district as superintendent. On July 1, he will take over for longtime Superintendent of Schools Frank Alfano, who is retiring. “[Labbe] actually got his start…
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Barbecue proceeds to benefit church
Sayreville United Methodist Church, 406 Main St., will hold a barbecue 1-4 p.m. July 12 to benefit the church. The event will feature a choice of chicken, hamburgers or hot dogs, with salad, a beverage and dessert. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $8 for seniors, students and children. For more information, call the church…
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