Tag: Middlesex County
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Middlesex County will be on defensive during Snapple Bowl
Defense, according the coaches for the Middlesex County all-star team, may be the deciding factor against Union County when Snapple Bowl XXIV is played July 20. The Snapple Bowl is an annual July all-star football game between Middlesex County and Union County and will be played at Kean University in Union. The game, which attracts…
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American Legion chooses students to ‘run’ their own government
Sixty-eight rising high school seniors from Middlesex County are attending the 72nd session of American Legion Jersey Boys State (ALJBS) at Rider University. The college credit-qualified conference, sponsored by the American Legion Department of New Jersey, has statesmen run their own mythical 51st state. From June 18-23, the boys will have formed 18 mythical cities…
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Applications available for Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office Civilian Academy
The Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office will hold an eight week Sheriff’s Civilian Academy in the fall. The first session is scheduled for 7-9 p.m. on Sept. 21 at the Middlesex County Police Training Center located at N. Patrol Road in Edison. Classes will continue weekly on Thursdays. One Saturday class will be held. The program…
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Joe Piscipo to headline Middlesex County Republican fundraiser
The Middlesex County Republican Organization will hold a fundraiser from 6-8 p.m.on June 21 at the Grand Marquis, 1550 Route 9, Old Bridge. The fundraiser will be headlined by entertainer Joe Piscopo. Many state and local officials and candidates will be in attendance. To RSVP, contact Tonia Kulberda at 973-885-1930 or [email protected].
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Vintage baseball game will celebrate Father’s Day in Middlesex County
The Middlesex County Office of Culture and Heritage will hold a special celebration for Father’s Day weekend that combines sports and history. To commemorate 160 years of baseball in Middlesex County, the county will present a free baseball game using 1857 rules and regulations from 1-3:30 p.m. on June 17 in the fields adjacent to…
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Edison councilman seeks marker for Battle of Short Hills
EDISON — This year marks 240 years since the the Battle of Short Hills, which has momentous history in the township. “The battle was fought in Edison and was a significant battle of the Revolutionary War,” said Walter Stochel, member of the Metuchen-Edison Historical Society and president of the Edison Open Space Advisory Committee. Stochel…
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Celebrate Middlesex County at Roosevelt Park June 10
A celebration of Middlesex County will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 10 around the lake at Roosevelt Park, Parsonage Road, Edison. The Celebration will include children’s performer Mr. Ray, bounce houses, face painting, fishing, roller skating, touch a truck and much more. For more information visit www.middlesexcountynj.gov.
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X marks the spot where towns converge
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — Just like their forefathers did 54 years ago, the mayors of Edison, Plainfield, Scotch Plains and South Plainfield converged where their four municipalities meet. This time — for a toast and signing — to rededicate and commemorate the gathering by their predecessors — Robert Maddox (Plainfield), John George…
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Pancreatic Cancer Walk in Edison June 10
The ninth annual Pancreatic Cancer 5K Run/Walk will be held at 9 a.m. on June 10 at Roosevelt Park, Roosevelt Drive in Edison. Middlesex County has held the annual walk and 5K run to raise funds for pancreatic cancer research. This event and a softball tournament held each summer have raised awareness and a total…
