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Chester S. Makowski
Mr. Makowski, 88, of Spotswood, formerly of Old Bridge, died Feb. 24, 2014, at home. He worked at Permacel Tape, North Brunswick, for many years, and then was employed as a police officer for the Middlesex County Parks Police Department, retiring in 1980 as a sergeant. He was predeceased by a sister, Violet, and her…
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American Legion to host meatloaf dinner
American Legion A. Leigh Pardun Post 459, 1015 Linwood Place, North Brunswick, will host a meatloaf dinner from 5-8 p.m. March 22. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 5-12. Included are a salad, dinner, a beverage, a homemade dessert and a chance for a door prize. For tickets, call 732-249-4147.
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Apply for half-day integrated preschool
Applications are being accepted for the North Brunswick half-day integrated preschool program for 2014-15. Integrated preschool programs are designed to include preschool students of varying degrees of developmental readiness to optimize opportunities for students to learn and grow from one another’s strengths. The program will serve a limited number of 3- and 4-year-old children. Students…
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Morning personality Marty Martinez retires from WRAT-FM
Martinez Greater Media New Jersey announced that longtime WRAT-FM morning co-host Marty Martinez has decided to hang up his headphones and retire after a long and successful career. The radio veteran’s last day on the air was Feb. 28. Martinez served as the official morning co-host of the RAT’s Carl and Marty in the Morning…
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Street sign honors fallen Army Cpl. Steven R. Koch
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Garrett Witte of Milltown, left, and Gus Dante salute during the dedication of the roadway leading through Dutch Road Estates in East Brunswick in honor of fallen U.S. Army soldier Cpl. Steven R. Koch. SCOTT FRIEDMAN Steven R. Koch served his country with valor and was all about compassion, dedication…
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BUSINESS BRIEFS
Adam Davis of North Brunswick has been named executive vice president of corporate partnerships by the New Jersey Devils and the Prudential Center. He will oversee all business development efforts for sponsorships sales — lead generation, strategic planning, and sales negotiation — for both the team and arena. Davis was most recently the vice president…
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Vendors needed for Columbiettes sale
Our Lady of Peace Columbiettes, North Brunswick, will host its annual Indoor Garage and Bake Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 12 at the parish hall, Route 130 and Washington Place. Vendors are needed. Tables are $20 each by March 15. To reserve, contact Jane at [email protected] or Janet at 732-236-1807.
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Purim celebration to have casino theme
The Martin and Edith Stein Assisted Living Residence, 350 DeMott Lane, Somerset, will celebrate Purim with a casino theme from 2-3:30 p.m. March 16. Hot dogs, knishes and hamantaschen will be served. Costumes are welcome. To RSVP, call 732-568-1155 or email [email protected].
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Large rock falls from truck onto road, causing traffic jams
A large rock fell off the flatbed of a truck that was turning from Route 522 onto Route 130 in South Brunswick on March 4, causing traffic delays but no injuries. PHOTO COURTESY OF POLICE LT. JAMES RYAN SOUTH BRUNSWICK — A large rock was to blame for snarling early morning traffic for two hours…
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