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Call for craft vendors at Oct. 20 Octoberfest
The Monroe Township Recreation Department’s 20th annual Octoberfest is planned for noon-4 p.m. Oct. 20 at the Monroe Township Community Center, 120 Monmouth Road. A few craft-vendor slots are still open. In addition to food, craft and toy vendors, the day will feature entertainment, a petting zoo, pony rides, games, music by a DJ, a…
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Milltown Day festival scheduled for Oct. 5
The annual Milltown Day Fall Festival is planned for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 5 in Borough Park, JFK Boulevard and Violet Terrace, next to the community pool. Rain date is Oct. 6. Highlights will include pumpkin decorating, a petting zoo and pony rides, arts and crafts, a homerun derby, a food court, a…
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Centenarian resigns from Planning Board
By STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer MONROE — Longtime Planning Board member Morris Glass has resigned. Glass, 100, cited his health in his resignation letter to Monroe Township Mayor Richard Pucci as his reason for retirement from the board. “Thank you for the opportunity of serving on the Planning Board,” Glass wrote in his letter. “Please…
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Rutgers sports action adds to Broadcast News
By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer Greater Media Broadcast News, which showcases some of the top stories from around central New Jersey each week, now features a segment spotlighting Rutgers University. Rutgers alumnus Mike Pavlichko and News and Sports Director Bruce Johnson, both well-known personalities on Greater Media radio station WCTC-AM 1450, host the segment and…
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Read it and smile
KidZdent of Old Bridge partnered with Love of Jersey to collect and distribute supplies to schools affected by superstorm Sandy. From Aug. 5 to Sept. 5, the KidZdent community donated more than 300 items to South River Public Schools. Pictured are Jaime Reinwald from Love of Jersey, Chompster and South River Superintendent of Schools Michael…
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Woman gets life in prison for poisoning husband
A Monroe woman was sentenced to life in prison for poisoning her husband and giving police false information during the investigation. Tianle Li, 43, was sentenced Sept. 30 by state Superior Court Judge Michael A. Toto in New Brunswick. Li was convicted July 9 of murdering her husband, Xiaoye Wang, a 39-year-old computer software engineer…
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Elks to hold party for those with special needs
The Jamesburg Elks will sponsor a free Halloween party for children and adults with special needs noon-3 p.m. Oct. 26 at the lodge, 74 W. Railroad Ave. The event will feature a costume contest, games, candy, food and karaoke with a DJ. For more information, call the lodge at 732-521-2180.
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Blood donors can win Super Bowl tickets
Amboy Bank, in partnership with the Save3Lives New Jersey Workplace Blood Donor Coalition, will sponsor a Super Community Blood Drive 1-5 p.m. Oct. 8 at the bank, 3590 Route 9, Old Bridge. Donors must register online at www.bloodnj.org; click on “Have a password for a specific drive?” and then “Schedule your donation here.” Enter one’s…
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Vendors needed for craft show Oct. 20
The Milltown Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary is seeking vendors for a craft and vendor show that will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 20 at the American Legion Joyce Kilmer Post 25, 4 John F. Kennedy Drive, Milltown. Spaces are $20 per table. Contact Rebecca Petry at 732-846-5450.
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