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Dorothy Inez Decker Kieffer
Mrs. Kieffer, 91, died March 20, 2014, in Saint Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick. She was predeceased by her husband, Arthur, earlier this year. Surviving are four sons, Bill Hall, Art, John and Roy Kieffer; a daughter, Carol Kieffer; two daughters in-law, Georgia Hall and Patti Kieffer; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Arrangements were under…
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Alice Simons
Mrs. Simons, 97, of Freehold Township, died March 9, 2014, at The Manor, Freehold Township. She was a retired seamstress. Mrs. Simons was predeceased by her husband, Charles Simons. Surviving are two sons, Charles Raymond Simons and his wife, Ellen, and Donald Simons of East Brunswick; three daughters, Carol Christer of Freehold Township, Irene Grabowski…
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Firefighters mourn the loss of one of their own
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Joseph Bove SPOTSWOOD — Joseph Edward Bove III was a well-liked man who was a big asset not only to his loved ones and fellow firefighters at the Spotswood Volunteer Fire Department, but to the community as a whole. Some 500 people came out on March 18 to pay their…
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South River man charged with breaking into home
SOUTH RIVER — Police charged borough resident Steven J. Nolan with burglary and drug-related offenses following an alleged residential burglary March 17. At approximately 11:16 a.m., the South River Police Department received a call from a Continental Court resident who said he arrived home to find his wife standing outside because there may be an…
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Ex-police lieutenant gets probation for filing false overtime vouchers
MILLTOWN — A former lieutenant with the Milltown Police Department has been placed on probation for three years and was ordered to repay the borough for filing false overtime vouchers and collecting money for work he never performed. Douglas R. Cole, 47, signed a court order March 24 agreeing to make restitution to Milltown in…
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Tricky Tray to raise funds for preschool
Pixie Preschool, Spotswood, will hold its Tricky Tray April 3 at Old Bridge Knights of Columbus Hall, 61 Pine St. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Proceeds will be used to upgrade the nonprofit facility’s outdoor playground with new equipment, fencing and surfacing. Tickets cost $12.
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Schools to ‘Light it Up’ for autism on April 2
South River Public Schools will join families and businesses for “Light It Up Blue Day” to recognize United Nations World Autism Awareness Day on April 2. Participating students, faculty and staff will wear blue to promote awareness of autism. Donations will be sent to Autism Speaks, an organization devoted to research and providing assistance to…
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WWOR’s Bill Spadea to speak at meeting
The next meeting of the Middlesex County Republican Women’s Club will be held at 7 p.m. April 1 at the East Brunswick Library, 2 Civic Center Drive. Bill Spadea, who tackles current issues on his WWOR-TV show “Chasing New Jersey,” will be the guest speaker. Attendance is free of charge. Refreshments will be served. For…
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iPlay America to host ‘Mikey Nichols Night’
iPlay America, 110 Schanck Road, off Route 9 south, Freehold, will hold “Mikey Nichols Night” on March 31. One hundred percent of the proceeds from ride band sales and an accompanying auction by the Monroe Baseball Association will be donated to the Monroe Falcons ice hockey player who was seriously injured during a game in…
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