Tag: Fords
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South Carolina man indicted in Edison Speedway murder
A man from South Carolina was indicted on Nov. 12 for the armed robbery and murder that took place at the Speedway Gas Station in Edison on Dec. 20, 2018. Macus A. Wright, 23, of Beaufort, South Carolina, was indicted for first degree murder, first degree felony murder, first degree armed robbery, conspiracy to commit…
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YMCA of MEWSA offers afterschool programs
The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge and South Amboy (MEWSA) offers programs to school-age children throughout Avenel, Colonia, Edison, Fords, Iselin, Metuchen, Sayreville, Sewaren, South Amboy and Woodbridge to keep youth active, busy and engaged during out-of-school time. In the Y’s afterschool programs, youth engage in physical activities, learning opportunities and imaginative programs; have the…
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Students inducted into MCC foreign language honor society
PHOTO COURTESY OF THOMAS PETERSON Seven students were recently inducted into the Middlesex County College Chapter of Alpha Mu Gamma, the honor society for foreign language study. Pictured are Rebecca Ormilon of the Fords section of Woodbridge, left to right, Ingrid G. Leone of Edison, and Jennifer Smith Mullen of Highland Park. Pictured standing are…
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Students inducted into MCC nursing honor society
PHOTO COURTESY OF THOMAS PETERSON Seventeen students were recently inducted into the Middlesex County College chapter of Alpha Delta Nu, the national honor society for Associate Degree nursing programs. Pictured seated are Briana Costa of South River, left to right, Lisa Lam of East Brunswick, Melissa DeJesus of Old Bridge, Jessica Maran of the Colonia…
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Our Lady of Peace Knights of Columbus to hold trivia night
Our Lady of Peace Knights of Columbus Council 9199 of Fords will hold Trivia Night II at 6:30 p.m. on May 4 in the parish center, Franklin Street, Edison. Admission is $20 and includes a sub sandwich, chips and a soft drink. Coffee, tea and desserts will be available. BYOB, beer and wine only. Reservations…
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Our Lady of Peace to hold blood drive March 10
The Social Concerns Ministry of Our Lady of Peace Church will hold a blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on March 10 in the parish center, 25 Franklin Ave., off Amboy Avenue, Edison. Donors must weigh at least 110 pounds, eat and drink water before donating, and bring identification. All donors will receive…
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Our Lady of Peace Knights to hold Lenten linguini dinners
Our Lady of Peace Knights of Columbus Council 9199 of Fords is sponsoring its annual All-You-Can-Eat Lenten Linguini Dinners from 5:30-7:30 p.m. every Friday in Lent, except Good Friday, in the cafeteria below the church, 620 Amboy Ave., Edison. The menu includes linguini with a choice of Marinara or white clam sauce, salad, garlic bread,…
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St. Cecilia’s, Our Lady of Peace Knights to hold annual Bob Lewis Charity Dance
The St. Cecilia’s 4th Degree Assembly, which includes the Our Lady of Peace Knights of Columbus, will hold their annual Bob Lewis Charity Dance on April 6 at St. Andrew’s Knights of Columbus, 109 Morrisey Ave., Avenel section of Woodbridge. Cocktails and appetizers begin at 7 p.m., followed by a full course buffet dinner…
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Our Lady of Peace Knights to hold St. Patrick’s Day celebration
Our Lady of Peace Knights of Columbus Council 9199 of Fords is sponsoring a St. Patrick’s Day celebration from 1-5 p.m. on March 17 in the OLP Parish Center, 25 Franklin Ave., Edison. The festivities include Irish music. The menu includes corned beef, cabbage, Irish soda bread, salad, soda, bottled water, coffee and desserts. BYO…