Tag: Community Feature
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From Notes to Novels: An author’s journey in literature gets recognized by South River
SOUTH RIVER – In celebration of her entrepreneurship, Gigi Darko was given the 2022 Best of South River Award for her authorship and publication company. According to a press release, the South River Award Program identifies companies that have measurable success in different business categories and community spaces. In addition, the annual program showcases candidates…
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South River teen overcomes challenges with ADHD, autism, finds strength in the boxing ring
SOUTH RIVER – Sixteen-year-old Troy O’Connor was far away from his hometown – 1,400 miles away – when he stepped into the boxing ring in Wichita, Kans. He was competing for his hometown of South River. From July 9-16, hundreds of U.S. boxers traveled to Wichita for the 2022 USA Boxing National Junior Olympics. The…
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East Brunswick resident finds peace in poetry, publishes first book at 93 years young
EAST BRUNSWICK – At 93-years-old, Joyce Fisher proves that with purpose and passion, an individual’s creativity is timeless. Born in England, Fisher relocated to East Brunswick in 1969. A lover of poetry since childhood, she established an early interest in the written artform. Surprisingly, her earliest interactions with poetry never involved writing it. In her…
