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Concert to raise money for Police Unity Tour
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Following the motto “We ride for those who died,” the members of Riding With Honor will hold a concert fundraiser for the annual Police Unity Tour on April 18. Headliner Scott DeCarlo will be joined by special guests Whiskey Fueled and Brian Clayton and the Green River Band. Kapital Entertainment…
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Councilman shares personal story of flood buyout process
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent Jim Hutchison SOUTH RIVER — While superstorm Sandy had a tremendous impact on the entire borough, it also changed one councilman’s life. But he has nothing but praise for those who helped in the months that followed. Councilman Jim Hutchison, who lived on Washington Street when Sandy hit in October 2012,…
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‘Our Town’ to open March 28 at Main St.
The Main Street Theatre Co., 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville, will present its production of Thorton Wilder’s “Our Town” 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, March 28- April 5. Tickets cost $20 for adults, $16 for students and seniors, and $12 for youngsters ages 12 and under. For more information,…
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‘Saving Mr. Banks’ to be shown at library
The Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road, will continue its series of Friday matinees with a screening of “Saving Mr. Banks,” starring Tom Hanks and Emma Thompson, at 1:30 p.m. April 4. The upcoming matinee schedule includes showings of “Rain Man,” April 11; “Two Weeks Notice,” April 18; and “Space…
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Christie’s Town Hall meeting focuses on funds, state’s future
By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER — Several hundred community members and officials met Gov. Chris Christie with a hearty round of applause as he entered the auditorium at St. Mary Coptic School in South River for his 114th Town Hall. The governor stood in the center of the approximately 400-member crowd March 18…
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St. Stan’s to offer two open houses
St. Stanislaus Kostka School, MacArthur Avenue, Sayreville, will hold open houses for prospective new families 10-11 a.m. March 30 and 9-10:30 a.m. April 3. Interested parents are invited to schedule an appointment for a private tour and have their child spend the day. For more information, log on to www.sskschool.org or call 732-254-5819.
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Meditation session scheduled at church
A program titled “Introduction to Meditation” is set for 7:30-8:30 p.m. April 7 at Christ Church, 210 Main St., South Amboy. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the church. Meditation guides will be Denise Morgan and Joey Stann. Donation is $10 per person. Seating is limited. Registration is required. For more information or to…
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Teacher of the Year shares proud moments
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — Jennifer Williams has spent a dozen years helping youngsters learn at South Amboy Elementary School. Williams, who went through the alternate route for teaching while working as a media specialist in Wall, said she was compelled to go into teaching when she was trying to find a way…
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Salt-marsh hike planned at park
A guided salt-marsh hike is set for 1 p.m. March 30 at Cheesequake Park, Old Bridge. Participants should meet at the Nature Center. The event is open to individuals ages 9 and up. For more information, call 732- 566-3208.
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