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Falcons boys return to Tournament of Champions finals
By JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent St. Joseph High School of Metuchen’s Marques Townes, far left, is airborne as he grabs a rebound for the Falcons during their NJSIAA Tournament of Champions semifinals against Linden High School, which was played on March 20 at Monmouth University. The Falcons held on for a 63-59 victory, and they were…
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Comedian brings laughter, characters to State Theatre
A ctress and comedian Lily Tomlin comes to the State Theatre on March 30. Tomlin will take the audience on a comedic trip at 4 p.m. with more than a dozen of her timeless characters — from Ernestine to Edith Ann. She has been a major force in American comedy since the late 1960s, when…
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Edison Job Corps celebrates 50 years of changing lives
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — For 50 years, Edison Job Corps has helped young people improve their lives through career and technical training. Ty Bailey, who started to teach at Job Corps 14 years ago after working in the corporate world, can attest to that mission in action. “After six months, I saw…
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McGreevey decries ‘broken’ jail system in Job Corps visit
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Former Gov. Jim McGreevey drives home a point while speaking alongside Leslie Burwell, business community liaison for Edison Job Corps. EDISON — Jim McGreevey recalls feeling embarrassed when he resigned as governor a decade ago. “I grew up in an old-fashioned, Irish Catholic family,” he said, adding that he had…
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BUSINESS BRIEFS
Suzanne Young of Woodland Park has launched Sassy Strapps, a women’s shoe accessory that solves a common problem for high-heel wearers. The elastic strap slides over an existing shoe while the foot is inside to act like a “seatbelt” for the foot so that it does not slip out. Designs of the straps include rhinestones,…
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Citizens Climate Lobby meeting set for April 5
The Citizens Climate Lobby will hold its monthly meeting at 12:30 p.m. April 5 at 119 University Ave. in Metuchen. Citizens Climate Lobby is a national grassroots organization working to build political will to address the challenge of climate change. For more information, visit www.citizensclimatelobby.org or email the local chapter at [email protected].
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Our Lady of Peace readies open house
Our Lady of Peace School, 630 Amboy Ave., Fords section of Woodbridge, will hold an open house from 9-11 a.m. March 31. Our Lady of Peace School serves families with children in prekindergarten through eighth grade. To schedule a tour of the campus, call 732-738-7464.
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PTSO annual mattress sale slated for April 5
The Edison High School PTSO will hold its sixth annual mattress fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 5 at Edison High School, 50 Blvd. of the Eagles, Edison. Mattresses are new with factory warranties and come in multiple sizes. All are name brands from companies such as Spring Air, Therapedic and Comfort Bedding.…
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Women’s group hosts meeting, speaker
The Metro-Jersey section of the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) will meet at 8 p.m. March 31 at a private home in Edison. Rabbi David Z. Vaisberg of Temple Emanu-El in Edison will discuss the topic, “Can Enslavement Be Other Than Physical?” NCJW works to educate and advocate for women’s rights, child welfare and…
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