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‘Bye Bye Birdie’ coming to Sayreville stage
The Sayreville Middle School Parent Teacher Organization will present performances of “Bye Bye Birdie” at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 10 and 11 and at 2 p.m. Jan. 12 at Sayreville War Memorial High School, 820 Washington Road, Parlin. Tickets are general admission and may be purchased at the door on the day of the show. The…
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Friends conducting membership drive
The East Brunswick Friends of the Library recently began a month-long membership drive. The Friends has been a supporter of the library for more than 30 years, providing funds beyond the capabilities of the library budget as well as a wide range of library programming. Cost is $15 to become a member, $25 to become…
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Surveillance video reveals alleged theft
By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER — A Somerset resident was charged with burglary, theft and criminal mischief after surveillance video captured him allegedly stealing from the Crestwood Liquor, Bar and Food Store early Christmas morning, police said. John D. Highland allegedly smashed the front door with a rock to gain entry to the…
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Man, 50, dies after being found near railroad tracks
SPOTSWOOD — A borough man died soon after he was found by a person walking a dog near the tracks of the Camden- Amboy Railroad on Dec. 28, according to police. Philip Lilgeberg, 50, of Spotswood, was found at 9:33 a.m. alongside the tracks adjacent to Manalapan Road and behind Big A’s Junkyard. Officers and…
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South River man accused of improperly touching a child
SOUTH RIVER — A borough man has been charged with sexually assaulting a child. Patrick D. Kilmer, 48, was charged at his home on Dec. 29 with sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child. During an investigation, it was allegedly determined that Kilmer improperly touched a female child while visiting the home of…
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Lieutenant pleads guilty to filing false overtime vouchers
MILLTOWN — A lieutenant with the Milltown Police Department pleaded guilty Jan. 6 to charges of filing false overtime vouchers and collecting money for work he knew he never performed. Douglas R. Cole, 47, admitted a count of theft by deception, saying he filed the false vouchers on a number of occasions between Dec. 5,…
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La Tavola to host children’s paint party
La Tavola Cucina, 700 Old Bridge Turnpike, South River, will hold a painting party for children from 2:30-4 p.m. Jan. 12. Children will create their own masterpieces on canvas. The cost is $20 and includes all materials, instruction and a hot lunch. Adult food and drink specials will be available. Reservations are required by calling…
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Winter blood drive set for Jan. 19 in Monroe
A winter blood drive will be held from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Jan. 19 at the Nativity of Our Lord Parish, 185 Applegarth Road, Monroe. Donors must be at least age 17, or 16 with a parent’s permission letter; weigh at least 110 pounds; and have not donated blood in the last 56 days.…
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Uncle Floyd to perform at VFW Post 133
East Brunswick VFW Post 133, Cranbury Road, will hold a comedy night featuring Uncle Floyd at 8 p.m. Jan. 25. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets cost $45 per person for the show, a roast beef dinner, beer, wine and soda. Proceeds will benefit homeless veterans. For tickets, call 732-254-8864 or 732- 254-9674.
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