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‘Belarusian Festivals’ author to sign books
Author Jan Zaprudnik will present, discuss and sign his new book, “Belarusian Festivals and Exhibitions in New Jersey,” beginning at noon (after church) Sept. 15 at the Belarusian American Center, 284 Whitehead Ave., South River. Light refreshments will be served.
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Milltown students relocated after mold is found in school
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MILLTOWN — The Parkview School has been shut down temporarily due to the discovery of mold last week. Students, who began school on Sept. 5, are attending classes at the Our Lady of Lourdes School, 44 Cleveland Ave., while crews work to resolve the issue. Superintendent of Schools Stephanie Brown…
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Jamesburg class of ’58 to celebrate at reunion
Jamesburg High School class of 1958 will hold a 55th reunion picnic 1 p.m. Sept. 21 at the home of Pat and Dick Hileman, 265 Sweetmans Lane, Millstone Township. For more information, write to Mary Ann Kababick Martenak, 392 Schoolhouse Road, Monroe Township, NJ 08831; call 732-521-4430; or email [email protected].
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Field of 14 seeking seats on Monroe school board
By STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer MONROE — Some 14 candidates will be on the ballot this fall for just three seats on the Monroe Board of Education. Monroe Superintendent of Schools Kenneth Hamilton, board President Kathy Kolupanowich and school Business Administrator Michael Gorski said in a statement that they believe the issues of school funding,…
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Changes of scenery abound along Henry Hudson Trail
By NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer Sandy Hook Bay Driving through the Bayshore region of Monmouth County, a paved trail runs parallel to the road, sometimes disappearing behind a grove of trees before reappearing a few miles down the path in another town. This is the scenic Henry Hudson Trail. A former railroad right of way,…
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Tax rewards program eyed in South River
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent South River officials are asking local merchants to sign on to “Shop South River,” a property tax rewards program that would encourage residents to spend money at local businesses. Through the initiative, businesses would designate a percentage off each purchase when a customer uses a registered reward card. That amount, minus…
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N.J. diners: Coffee, chow and camaraderie
By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer The owners of diners across central New Jersey say success in the trade is about more than serving good food at reasonable prices. It’s also about the family-like relationships that form among generations of employees and customers. JESSICA DAMICO/STAFF Standing like so many silver or otherwise brightly colored beacons, they…
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George Wall Ford Lincoln sponsors inaugural N.J. Auto Retailers Run for the Warriors
George Wall Ford Lincoln has joined dealerships across the state in support of the inaugural New Jersey Auto Retailers Run for the Warriors, a race that will both honor the sacrifices of the military and raise funds to support the needs of today’s wounded veterans and their families. This unique road race will take place…
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Small SUVs crash tests
Only two models out of 13 tested passed the latest ‘small overlap crash’ test. By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features Compact SUVs, particularly the latest car-based crossover models, are hot items these days, ranked third behind midsize and compact cars in terms of sales volume. They appeal to a wide range of buyers — from single…
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