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East Brunswick woman sentenced for stealing GED application fees
A former New Brunswick adult school vice principal was sentenced to serve 364 days at the Middlesex County Adult Correction Center for stealing $26,090 in student GED (general education development) application fees. Patricia Ruggeri, 36, of East Brunswick, also was ordered to repay the stolen funds and was banned forever from holding a public job…
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Bingo culture attracts a crowd
Mark Rosman IN THE NEWS I have been doing something once a month at night for the past several months. It is something I had no idea I would ever be doing. I am volunteering at a local bingo game and learning how to be a bingo caller. And I like it. No, really, I…
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Self-portraiture class offered for the disabled
VSA New Jersey has announced a new art program focused on self-portraiture for students ages 3-22 with all types of disabilities. Activities will be centered on enhancing understanding of the elements and principles of the visual arts, as participants explore a variety of mediums, improve communication skills, and learn to appreciate and respond to works…
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French theatre to be explored at Zimmerli
A new exhibition at the Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers titled “Staging Symbolism: Programs for the Théâtre de l’Oeuvre in Paris” will be on view through Feb. 2, 2014, at the museum, 71 Hamilton St., New Brunswick. The late 19th century was an innovative time in theater around the world, especially in Paris, where the…
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Military measures expected to pass Senate, become law
By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer U.S. Rep. Rush Holt (D-12) touted two provisions passed by the House of Representatives that address what he called separate but equally pressing issues — the ongoing military suicide epidemic and the need to recruit scientific talent to address current and future threats to the nation. The first provision would…
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BUSINESS BRIEFS
Noodles & Company will be giving away free bowls of its Wisconsin Mac & Cheese to diners age 13 and under who present a 2013 photo with Santa Claus. The offer is valid through Dec. 31 at its two locations at 683 Route 18 South in East Brunswick and at the Monmouth Mall, 180 Route…
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School of Reiki opens in East Brunswick
By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer Dr. Ken Freedman Eastern and Western health care are colliding at the New Jersey School of Reiki, East Brunswick, in an effort to help those who are overstressed, under-energized or generally out of sorts. “Reiki is a 2,500- year-old healing art that balances and strengthens energy in the body,” said…
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Tickets on sale for Elks’ New Year’s Eve party
The South Amboy Elks will hold a New Year’s Eve Party from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dec. 31 at the Elks lodge, 601 Washington Ave., South Amboy. There will be a hot buffet dinner and dancing, with music provided by Rambo Productions. Tickets are $50 in advance; no tickets will be sold at the…
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Jewish teens eligible for Olam Awards
The Helen Diller Family Foundation is accepting nominations for the 2014 Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards, an awards program that recognizes up to 15 Jewish teens with $36,000 each for exceptional leadership and visionary actions that are helping to repair the world. Teens may be nominated by any community member who knows the value of…
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