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‘Way of the Cross’ coming to church
The Sacred Heart Council of Catholic Women, South Amboy, will present “Mary’s Way of the Cross” at 6 p.m., before the 7 p.m. Mass March 21, and at 7 p.m. April 16 at Sacred Heart Church, Washington Avenue, South Amboy. For more information, call Lynn at 732- 525-0986.
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‘World of Snakes’ next up at park
A program titled “Gerry’s World of Snakes” will begin at 1 p.m. March 23 in the Nature Center at Cheesequake Park, Old Bridge. Various species of snakes will be shown and discussed. Cost is $1. All ages are invited. Interested individuals must check on program availability in advance by calling 732-566-3208.
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Ladies auxiliary offers bus trip to Showboat
The Morgan Hose and Chemical Company Ladies Auxiliary, Morgan section of Sayreville, will sponsor a March 22 bus trip fundraiser to the Showboat Casino, Atlantic City. The bus will depart at 10 a.m. from the firehouse, 1 Old Spy Road. Return will be at approximately 8 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Participants should arrive…
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‘Power of the Arts’ planned at library
Gary Tsiperfal, local artist and licensed social worker, will offer a talk titled “The Amazing Power of the Arts” at 2 p.m. March 29 at the Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. Tsiperfal will discuss how he uses art in his work with children, teens and the elderly. A small…
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Middlesex County College ranks among top 150 in United States
The Aspen Institute, an educational and policy studies organization based in Washington, D.C., has named Middlesex County College (MCC), Edison, as one of the top 150 community colleges in the nation. Through an assessment of institutional performance, improvement and equity on student retention and completion measures, MCC was selected from more than 1,000 community colleges…
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JCP&L trimming program gets underway in local towns
Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) will begin tree-trimming work this month in Colts Neck, Eatontown, Fair Haven, Howell, Long Branch, Manalapan, Red Bank, Shrewsbury and Tinton Falls, as well as several towns in Middlesex County. The local effort is part of a $24 million project involving more than 3,400 miles of utility lines across…
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Compatibility, tongue-biting are keys to 72-year marriage
Louis Luczu and his wife Julia exchanged their wedding vows on March 7, 1942. The couple celebrated their 72nd anniversary with a party at Roosevelt Care Center at Old Bridge on March 8. PHOTO COURTESY OF ROOSEVELT CARE CENTER A local couple is sharing the secrets to a successful relationship after more than seven decades…
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Laurence Harbor residents await second buyout round
By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer Homes on Bayshore Avenue in the Laurence Harbor section of Old Bridge that were damaged by the superstorm are among those eligible for buyouts under the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Blue Acres program. THOMAS CASTLES STAFF OLD BRIDGE — A second round of federal buyout funding is on…
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Carbon fee plan may ease climate disruption
I t is encouraging to hear of the Rebuild by Design recovery competition as noted in a recent story in Greater Media Newspapers. This reaction to superstorm Sandy is inspiring innovative ideas, taking into consideration the particular vulnerabilities of our region. According to the website on the design competition, the lead private funder, the Rockefeller…
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