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State Theatre mourns loss of its president and CEO
Mark Jones NEW BRUNSWICK — Mark Jones, president and CEO of the State Theatre in New Brunswick, passed away on May 12 following a long battle with cancer. “The State Theatre and the entire arts community have lost a remarkable leader and an amazing human being. Mark dedicated his life to the arts, inspiring everyone…
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Luncheon, river cruise sponsored by AARP
North Brunswick AARP Chapter 3885 will hold a luncheon at the Mariner’s Harbor Restaurant in Kingston, N.Y., and a boat cruise along the Hudson River on June 24. For more information, call 732-297- 6300.
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DOT repairing northbound lanes of Route 1 bridge over Raritan
Overnight lane closures have begun for the priority repair and repaving of the bridge deck of the Morris Goodkind Bridge on Route 1 northbound over the Raritan River in New Brunswick. The asphalt overlay on the bridge deck is failing, necessitating a priority repair with temporary overnight lane closures for several weeks while the work…
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Chef’s Night benefits Elijah’s Promise
Elijah’s Promise’s annual Chef’s Night benefit to raise funds for the Promise Culinary School will be held 6-9 p.m. June 3 at the Palace at Somerset Park. More than 30 of Central Jersey’s best restaurants will be participating. Tickets are $135 per person, $110 of which will go directly to Elijah’s Promise. Tickets are on…
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Torah scroll to pass through New Brunswick
A Torah scroll donated by Congregation Beth Israel in San Diego, Calif., will pass through central New Jersey on its way to Israel. Torateinu ARZA will visit Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, 222 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, at 7 p.m. June 3. It is traveling to 20 communities across North America before arriving at Kehilat Sha’ar…
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Safety first
Youngsters get a fire safety demonstration from North Brunswick firefighter Pablo D. Gomez during the children’s spring fair at the North Brunswick Reformed Church on May 18.
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Rookie singer wins big in chorus competition
NORTH BRUNSWICK — Christine Estrada of North Brunswick was awarded Rookie of the Year for the Jersey Harmony Chorus chapter of Sweet Adelines International. The award was given to a member who promoted a positive image, growth and success of the chorus in the past year. Estrada received the award during the installation of the…
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South Brunswick student wins big in Congressional Art Competition
Jodi Hansen is the overall winner of the 2014 Congressional Art Competition for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District. U.S. Rep. Rush Holt sponsored the contest. SOUTH BRUNSWICK — South Brunswick High School student Jodi Hansen’s drawing, “Waiting for Tea,” is the overall winner of the 2014 Congressional Art Competition for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District.…
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Tent city
Top: Joshua, Joanna and three-year-old Kai Jackson ride on an elephant during the Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars held at DeVry University in North Brunswick on May 17. Above: The shadows of trapeze artists appear on the ceiling of the tent during the circus. PHOTOS BY FRANK WOJCIECHOWSKI
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