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Tickets on sale for St. Pat’s dinner-dance
The annual Knights of Columbus St. Patrick’s Day Dinner-Dance is planned for 7:30-11:30 p.m. March 15 at Knights of Columbus Council No. 4815, 61 Pine St., Old Bridge. The event will feature music by a DJ and a traditional St. Patrick’s Day dinner. There will be a cash bar. Tickets cost $25 per person, advance…
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Schools team up with mayors to promote literacy
Old Bridge Mayor Owen Henry Four schools in Middlesex and Monmouth counties have been selected to join forces with the mayors of their communities and the Monmouth University School of Education to promote reading among first-grade students. A kickoff event and luncheon was held Feb. 10 at Monmouth University to launch the Mayor’s Book Club…
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Moloney concert to feature song, dance
The Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission and the Folklife program for New Jersey, in association with the City of South Amboy and the South Amboy St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee, will present a free concert with Irish entertainer Mick Moloney and Friends at 7 p.m. March 5 at South Amboy High School, 200 Gov.…
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County food bank kicks off spring school drive
By STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer Beginning next month, many Middlesex County students will be sent home with fliers and plastic bags to be filled with donations of nonperishable foods to feed the hungry in Middlesex County. The Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Services (MCFOODS) will begin its annual Spring School Food Drive, which…
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St. Patrick’s Day meal on tap at church
Sayreville United Methodist Church, 406 Main St., will hold a fundraising St. Patrick’s Day Corned Beef Dinner 6-8 p.m. March 15. A spaghetti alternative will be offered. The entrée will be served with boiled potatoes, cabbage, carrots, rye bread or roll, beverage and dessert. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $8 for seniors, students and…
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South Brunswick police accepting applications
The South Brunswick Police Department will conduct a competitive entrance examination for the position of police officer at 6 p.m. March 10 at South Brunswick High School, 750 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick. All applicants must be a resident of New Jersey, 18-35 years of age, a U.S. citizen and in good…
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Don’t drive with snow piled on cars, trucks
Recent repeated snowfalls have caused so many problems on the streets and major highways, and the most dangerous are the motorists driving snow-covered cars and trucks. I urge all motorists and truck drivers, please do not bring your vehicle on the highways and streets unless all snow is removed from your vehicle. Remember, it’s a…
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Store approval just the start of redevelopment
I t was my pleasure to attend the Sayreville Planning Board meeting on Feb. 19 to witness a huge step forward in the redevelopment of the former National Lead property off Chevalier Avenue. The board voted unanimously to approve the construction of a Bass Pro Shop on the former industrial site, the first step in…
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Another side to pit bulls as good pets
This is in response to a recent letter to the editor from R.D. Truitt about how pit bull advocacy was a concern. First I want to say this person is misinformed about the comments that were made on how dangerous pit bulls are. The reason why the article, “Area Shelters Step Up to Adopt Out…
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