Tag: Milltown American Legion
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Soldier killed in action will be remembered with street sign in North Brunswick
The late Steven R. Koch has been selected for recognition in the Veteran Street Sign Program in North Brunswick. An honorary street sign now bears his name at Maple Avenue and Ashland Place, and a proclamation in his honor was read on May 17. Koch was born on Oct. 15, 1984, the youngest of three…
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Groundhog Day repeats on Feb. 2 in Milltown
The Borough of Milltown will hold its annual Groundhog Day celebration beginning at 7 a.m. on Feb. 2 at American Legion Post 25, 4 JFK Drive, Milltown. The Milltown Groundhog Wrangler featuring Milltown Mel will be the host to the festivities. Mel will make his prediction at daybreak, around 7:20 a.m. The public is invited…
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Veterans honored with street signs bearing their names in North Brunswick
NORTH BRUNSWICK – The intersection of Joseph Street and Fela Avenue in North Brunswick will be known as Di Silvestro Way, and the intersection of Chestnut Street and Willow Avenue will bear the name Ricker Way. On Aug. 28, council representatives and family members gathered for the secondary street sign naming ceremonies to honor township…
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Residents ask Milltown Mel to ‘Make Groundhog Day Great Again’
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MILLTOWN — Milltown Mel delivered on chants of “Don’t see shadow” as he predicted an early spring despite light snow flurries falling during Milltown’s annual celebration of Groundhog Day. “Citizens of Milltown, an early spring or more winter … what will it be?” Jack Bicsko, one of the Milltown Wranglers,…
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Groundhog Day repeats on Feb. 2
The Borough of Milltown will hold its annual Groundhog Day celebration beginning at 7 a.m. on Feb. 2 at American Legion Post 25, 4 JFK Drive, Milltown. The Milltown Groundhog Wrangler featuring Milltown Mel will be the host to the festivities. Mel will make his prediction at daybreak, around 7:20 a.m. The public is invited…
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Painting class to benefit Dallas Fallen Officer Foundation
Wine & Design of Milltown will hold a Paint It Forward fundraising event to benefit the Dallas Fallen Officer Foundation. Sharon and Bill Caruso will lead a painting class of “The Thin Blue Line” from 2-5 p.m. Aug. 7 at the American Legion, 4 JFK Drive, Milltown. The cost is $50 per person; $35 will be…
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Ariella Hopkins Day will be filled with fun, fond memories
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MILLTOWN — Ariella Hopkins Day will honor a six year old girl who passed away last June from a sudden illness. With the help of family and friends, Ariella’s name is being kept alive through an event at Borough Park and the American Legion Joyce Kilmer Post 25 Pavilion on May 14, which…