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Teamwork
Academic teams from Saint Ambrose School placed first and third at Jonas Salk Middle School’s 13th Academic Challenge competition. Eighteen students in sixth, seventh and eighth grades at St. Ambrose School, the only Catholic and private school in Old Bridge, competed against 11 other middle schools on May 13. Zachary Acosta, Seychelle Ibrahim, Isaac Mercado,…
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East Brunswick man vies for ‘Cutest Vegan’ title
Adam Horowitz EAST BRUNSWICK — A young man from East Brunswick is a finalist in peta2’s “Cutest Vegan Alive” contest. Adam Horowitz, 20, has beaten out dozens of entrants from across the country to be named one of 10 male finalists vying for the title in the ninth annual contest sponsored by PETA’s (People for…
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Gypsy Kings & Queens
Sophia Murillo makes her final preparations before a dress rehearsal for “Gypsy” at Jonas Salk Middle School in Old Bridge on June 12. Trilogy Productions of Old Bridge will present its inaugural production at 7 p.m. June 20 and at 2 and 7 p.m. June 21 at the middle school, West Greystone Road, Old Bridge.…
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Area resident offers view on consolidation
Gov. Chris Christie supports the consolidation of municipal administrations and local services in New Jersey. Municipal government consolidation has pros and cons. The governor calls local rule advocates a matter of “provincial selfishness.” The supporters of merging reform float the idea of saving money for the taxpayer, while maintaining service standards through fiscal efficiency. Opponents…
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New Jersey has ideals of America
Since 1664 Elizabethtown, we New Jerseyans have come a long way. But it’s true that we still have a long way to go. If we take some time and think about what we have accomplished since the Lenape times of 350 years past— wow! As several things are certain in a current world littered by…
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Community theater a great choice for kids
I was very impressed with your article, “Community Players Find Second Home in Theater” (Suburban, May 29). To add another facet, children definitely have a place in community theater. Three of my grandchildren are very active in theater arts. They have all participated in musicals and plays at Playhouse 22, East Brunswick; The Villagers, Somerset…
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Proud to host the Special Olympics
More than three years ago, Special Olympics New Jersey was very proud to write, submit and win the bid to host the 2014 Special Olympics USA Games and sincerely appreciates everyone who supported and assisted in our selection. Special Olympics New Jersey has served hundreds of thousands of athletes and family members in the last…
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Photo
Sandy Hook Lighthouse in northern Monmouth County, the nation’s oldest operating lighthouse, celebrated its 250th anniversary on June 14. FRANK GALIPO
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Homelessness survey points to solutions
By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer Understanding the profile of the homeless population — the number of men, women and children who lack a place to call home — is the first step in guiding services and programs that will begin to eradicate homelessness, according to an advocate. “I think a big part of what this…
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