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India independence celebration at YMCA
The Indo-American Cultural Foundation of Central New Jersey (IACFNJ) and the South Brunswick Family YMCA will celebrate India’s 67th Independence Day 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 18 at the YMCA, 329 Culver Road, Monmouth Junction. The free event will feature entertainment and cultural activities, dance performances, traditional Indian dances, patriotic dances, children’s activities, music…
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Man convicted in sexual assaults could be re-tried
A New Brunswick man who was involved in sexual assaults in Edison and North Brunswick will remain imprisoned on sexual assault and burglary convictions. A decision is being made on whether he should be re-tried on charges of sexually assaulting two women in separate attacks that occurred more than 10 years ago in New Brunswick.…
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N.J. Supreme Court affirms reversal of murder conviction
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — A former Kendall Park man who was convicted of murder in the 2004 death of his wife will receive a new trial. The state Supreme Court issued a decision July 30 concurring with an appeal court’s 2011 reversal of the murder conviction of Samander S. Dabas. The…
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Scam ALERTS
The following is a brief list of scams that have been reported to area police departments. Cable TV scam: A caller statesthat he or she is from a reputable cablecompany, and says the company is giving away a 200-channel promotion. Thecaller will only take cash or a prepaiddebit card. Always call the cable company…
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First-responders memorial dedicated in North Brunswick
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — It was a year ago when Michael J. Olexsa Jr. set out to complete his Eagle Scout project — the First Responders Reflection Memorial — in honor of those who respond to emergencies in the township. “I wanted to do something to give back,” he said. Sitting…
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Jr. Police Academy offers lessons on etiquette, law enforcement
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer When 13-year-olds Caroline Baier and Lauren Hess got up from the table at Sir Johns Restaurant and Banquet Hall on Washington Place, in North Brunswick, their peers stood up as well. That is the proper etiquette, according to Sara Donnellan, 13. “When a girl gets up from the table, the…
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Students of the North Brunswick Summer Enrichment Program perform “Beauty and the Beast” on Aug. 1 at North Brunswick Township High School. TERRY BOUDREAU
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Police: Season of the scam
By NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer Matawan resident Donna Gould never thought she would become a target of a scam. That is, until two weeks ago, when she answered her phone and heard, “Grandma, it’s me.” Thinking it was her grandson Austin, she continued the conversation and listened as the panicked voice on the other end…
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Read all about it: Library adds café area
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer This text will be replaced The South Brunswick Public Library is a place to read, borrow books and hold meetings — and now, to grab a coffee, get a bite to eat and relax. Grover’s Mill Coffee House and Roastery held its grand opening Aug. 4 with a ribbon cutting…
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