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Diocese to celebrate pope canonizations
The Diocese of Metuchen will hold three celebratory events for the faithful — a concert, Mass and lecture — in honor of the canonization of Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II April 27 in Rome. Both pontiffs are to be canonized by Pope Francis during a 10 a.m. public Mass in St. Peter’s…
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Presentation to focus on heroes of So. Bruns.
The “Living Legacies” project is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. April 30 at the South Brunswick Senior Center, 540 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction. Students from South Brunswick High School will present this year’s theme, “Living Legacies: South Brunswick Heroes and Heroines.” Under the direction of public speaking teacher Shawn Doremus, students interviewed local residents who had…
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Athletes to be inducted into Hall of Fame
The New Brunswick High School Athletic Hall of Fame will induct 10 athletes and two honorees into the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame with a ceremony at the Hyatt- New Brunswick at 6 p.m. May 3. The inductees include athletes Frank J. Arduini, class of 1966, Timmion Banton, 2006, the late William J. Buttler, 1960,…
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Schools can win a playground by saving toothpaste tubes
TerraCycle, in partnership with Colgate and ShopRite, has announced the Recycled Playground Challenge, a new initiative that aims to encourage healthy smiles and environments among schoolchildren and consumers. Through June 30, schools located in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Connecticut and Maryland are eligible to compete for a new playground made completely of recycled…
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Sara’s Law brings attention to notifying next-of-kin
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent Sara Dubinin I t has been three years since the passage of Sara’s Law — and Betty Dubinin is still getting the word out to the public about a state Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) registry for next-of-kin contacts. Sara’s Law, which is named for Betty’s daughter, a 19-year-old Sayreville resident who…
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Conservation Corps seeking summer help
Applications are being accepted for the Middlesex County Youth Conservation Corps. Members earn $8.50 per hour for working Monday through Friday from June 30 through Aug. 22 in Old Bridge, Monroe and South Brunswick. Activities include trail building, litter cleanup, invasive-species removal and wildlife habitat improvements. Students age 16 and over are encouraged to apply.…
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Players sought for volleyball tournament
available for the first 15 teams that sign up. The cost is $25 per person or $150 per team of six to nine players before May 1, and $30 per player or $165 per team after. To register, visit www.marnaspals.com/volleyball.
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Community blood drive set for April 26
A South Brunswick Community Blood Drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 26 at the Community Center, 124 New Road, Monmouth Junction. Donors must be at least age 17, or 16 with parent/guardian approval; be in general good health; and weigh at least 120 lbs. No appointments are necessary. For more…
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Alternate transit considered best option for Skyway riders
By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer Officials with the state Department of Transportation are urging commuters to ditch their cars in the wake of the closure of the Pulaski Skyway. “We’re expecting a lot of congestion and traffic delays, and it’ll take a few weeks for us to really get a sense of what the ‘new…
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