Tag: North Brunswick
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Graceland Gardens keeps ‘elders in mind;’ offers new concept for assisted living
NORTH BRUNSWICK – For Jeanne Selby, Graceland Gardens’ vision to create a “better” place for the aging population has been a longtime coming. The fruits of her labor are being realized as Graceland Gardens is set to celebrate its Grand Opening on Oct. 5 with North Brunswick Mayor Francis Womack and others who have helped…
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Garbolino brothers lead North Brunswick to victory over Edison
North Brunswick Township High School football players Frankie and Jack Garbolino grew up playing football on the grounds of Edison High School where their father, Justin, once shined on the gridiron for the Eagles. The two brothers stepped onto the field at Edison High School once again on Sept. 9 as their Raiders took on…
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North Brunswick woman participates in cross-country bike ride to raise money for cancer research, honor her late mom
NORTH BRUNSWICK – When Shruthi Kumar’s mom was diagnosed with lung cancer, she was at the age where she couldn’t really comprehend what that meant. She was around 11 years old. She grew up in Bangalore, India and remembers her mom, Shantha, had surgery. At the time, her family was focused on caring for her…
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North Brunswick rolls behind Garbolino and defense to season opening victory over rival South Brunswick
The North Brunswick Township High School football team didn’t let the Mike Elko Memorial Trophy leave its possession on Sept. 1 by defeating rival South Brunswick High School for the fourth year in a row. In front of their hometown crowd at Steve Libro Field, the Raiders rolled behind their tenacious defense and the legs…
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North Brunswick couple celebrate second bar, bat mitzvahs
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Thirty years ago, Howard Rossman celebrated his father as he received his second bar mitzvah when he was 83 years old. It stuck with him all that time. “I thought it was nice,” Rossman recalled. Fast forward 30 years later, Rossman and his wife Carol, now both 83, decided to have a…
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Raiders’ football ‘motivated’ to win state championship
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Close, but no cigar, has been the theme for the North Brunswick Township High School football team in its quest to win a state championship the past four years. The Raiders have made it to two state sectional finals since 2018, the last coming this past season when they lost to Hillsborough…
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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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North Brunswick National Night Out: Fun, sweet treats and comradery
NORTH BRUNSWICK – National Night Out in North Brunswick was filled with fun, sweet treats and comradery. The department held its annual event outside police headquarters on Aug. 2. Officials closed off part of Hermann Road to allow community members to roam from the food vendors, games and various community organizations set up on both…
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Rotary Club of Plainsboro, North and South Brunswick inducts new officers
NORTH BRUNSWICK – The Rotary Club of Plainsboro, North and South Brunswick, held its annual Changing of the Guard ceremony and inducted new office bearers for the rotary year 2022-2023. Outgoing President Blisse Vakkalagadda presented various projects that the club completed during her presidency. Blisse along with Sudharani Kankanala, had also played a pivotal role…
