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Protecting against the rise
New federal regulations related to flood insurance can make covering your home more difficult and the premiums more pricey By Maggie Flynn CTW Features Flooding is a nightmare for homeowners. A few inches of water can cause immense damage, and repair costs can be ghastly. Yet, insuring a home against such disasters is getting more…
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Trojans girls rally to advance to GMC semifinals
By JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent St. Joseph High School of Metuchen’s Karl Towns (44) and Marcus Ashamole had East Brunswick High School’s Alex Fitzgerald trapped during the Dec. 20 meeting between the two Greater Middlesex Conference powerhouses in East Brunswick, which was won by the visiting Falcons, 46-44. The two teams could meet again in the…
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Teacher wins award for working to free child slaves
By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Evan Robbins, center, is surrounded by some of the children he and his organization have helped in Africa. METUCHEN — A mission that began in 2006 to rescue African children from the chains of slavery has earned a Metuchen High School teacher national recognition. Evan Robbins, a social studies instructor…
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Crooner Jerry Ganz to perform in Edison
Singer Jerry Ganz will perform an acoustic show at The Coffee House in Edison at 7 p.m. March 3. Admission is free. Ganz is considered a master mason in the contractor’s world, but has been turning heads with his crooner sound, keeping the memory of Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley and B. J. Thomas alive. For…
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Bridge classes offered at community center
“Improve Your Bridge” with Gil Hollander will be offered from 3-5 p.m. March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 and April 7 at the Jewish Community Center, 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison. This course will review the basics of bidding, play, conventions and strategies. The fee is $60, or $48 for Community Campus members. For…
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Man admits involvement in cigarette heist in Edison
EDISON — A man has pleaded guilty to his involvement in a cigarette heist that took place in a trucking facility in Edison almost four years ago. Augustine “Augie” Guido, 73, of Staten Island, N.Y., pleaded guilty to a charge of conspiracy to commit the cargo theft during a hearing in Newark federal court on…
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Princeton dealership wins Honda President’s Award
Gabe Rosanio, vice president and area manager of the Provident Bank, shovels snow at the bank’s Edison branch on Feb. 13. The Provident Bank was one of the only banks with branches open across the region that day. PRINCETON — For the second year, Honda of Princeton is among the recipients of the 2013 Honda…
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Our Lady of Peace tours start March 3
Tours of Our Lady of Peace School, 630 Amboy Ave., Fords, will be available starting 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 3. Those interested may call 732-738-7464 to set up a personal tour of the recently updated classrooms and school campus. The school, for children in prekindergarten through eighth grade, has an early childhood education…
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St. Matthew School to register new students
St. Matthew School, 100 Seymour Ave., Edison, will hold registration for new students from 6-8 p.m. Feb. 27. Information about the school’s fixed tuition and FACTS plans will be available. For more information, call 732-985- 6633.
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