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VSA/NJ accepting award submissions
The annual VSA/NJ Arts Achievement Awards is accepting submissions for its Student Art Excellence Awards through Jan. 23. Students may apply if they are age 14 to 21 and are enrolled in school up to grade 12, classified as disabled (mainstreamed, inclusion, self-contained classes or activities). They must show outstanding achievement in and commitment to…
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Police make arrest in theft
A New Brunswick man was arrested in a stolen vehicle in the Avenel section of Woodbridge after allegedly stealing a purse and a cell phone from a woman in Metuchen. Kurt T. Dozier, 45, was charged with two counts of receiving stolen property after he and the stolen vehicle were found by a Woodbridge police…
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Once Upon a Child franchise aims to avoid growing pains
By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Once Upon a Child offers gently used items for children, and purchases such items from members of the community. With all their joy and festivity, the holidays can also put quite a pinch on families’ finances. A new Edison business catering to those with children could help alleviate such woes,…
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Elks committee to conduct flag retirement ceremony
The New Jersey Central District Elks Americanism Committee will conduct its annual Flag Retirement Ceremony at 10 a.m. Jan. 18 at the Menlo Park Veterans Home, 132 Evergreen Road, Edison. All are welcome to attend the service, which retires flags with dignity and honor. Worn flags can be brought to local Elks lodges in Colonia,…
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Six-part class will discuss today’s issues
Professor Anthony Troncone will offer the “facts behind the news” to broaden attendees’ understanding of world affairs, politics and the domestic agenda. His classes will take place from 10 a.m. until noon on Jan. 17, 24 and 31, and Feb. 7, 14 and 21. The class will be held at the Jewish Community Center, 1775…
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Mural project enlists public to make magic with mud
METUCHEN — As part of recent efforts to put the arts at the heart of its public life, the borough, through the Metuchen Arts Council, is commissioning a piece of highly visible artwork that will involve the community in its creation. Titled “Mud Making Magic,” the project consists of a ceramic mural that will eventually…
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Metuchen woman sentenced for bilking health insurance fund
Catarina Young METUCHEN — A borough woman is set to spend seven years in prison after being convicted of stealing more than 400,000 from a health insurance trust fund, according to Acting Attorney General John J. Hoffman. Catarina Young, 48, was the primary owner and operator of a now-defunct, third-party insurance administrator, Elite Benefits Corp.,…
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Celebration will honor Martin Luther King Jr.
The NAACP Metuchen-Edison Area Branch and the New Hope Baptist Church will hold a celebration to honor the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This year’s theme is “Now is the Time to Stand Our Ground.” The 15th annual community event will be held at 3:30 p.m. Jan. 19 at New Hope Baptist Church, 45…
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Temple Emanu-El sets January events
Temple Emanu-El, 100 James St., Edison, has the following events scheduled for January: Shabbat Gospel Service in honor of Martin Luther King Day with the New Hope Baptist Church Choir, 8 p.m. Jan. 17. Its leader, the Rev. Ronald Owens, will be the guest speaker. “Fulfilling the Dream: Jewish Takes on Social Justice,”…
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