Tag: Social Media
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Second West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South student charged with alleged false public alarm
For the second time in two days, a West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South student has been charged with allegedly making a false public alarm in connection with a social media threat/posting, according to the West Windsor Police Department. The most recent incident occurred on the morning of June 6. In a joint investigation by police…
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West Windsor-Plainsboro High School student charged with making alleged social media threat
A West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South student has been charged with allegedly making false public alarms for issuing a threat posted on social media aimed at West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North yesterday, according to the West Windsor Police Department. The West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District was made aware of the threat posted to social media…
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‘Virtual’ senior center allowed seniors to stay connected during pandemic in Old Bridge; Silver Linings recognized for social media efforts
OLD BRIDGE – A “virtual” senior center during the coronavirus pandemic enabled the township to stay connected to over 300 members of the Silver Linings at Old Bridge with daily posts, activities, and live classes. “The concept of a ‘senior center without walls’ is new in the aging world,” Mayor Owen Henry said. Anahita Feltz,…
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Milltown Mel predicts an early spring in front of record crowd
MILLTOWN – A welcome crowd on Super Bowl Sunday came out bright and early to see what Milltown Mel – the toothy teller of the weather – had to predict. Whether rooting for the San Francisco 49ers or the Kansas City Chiefs, the crowd was rooting for Mel to predict an early spring. And…
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Florence officials address supposed false online criticism
In response to several individuals who made supposed false claims toward the Florence Township municipality on social media, local officials addressed these instances at a council meeting on April 3. During the administration reports period of the council meeting, township administrator Richard Brook pointed to two particular incidents where an individual had posted photos and/or…
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Old Bridge Library offers technology classes
The Old Bridge Public Library will offer the following tech classes this month to help patrons efficiently use common technology and online Library resources. Computer and Internet Basics will be held at 7 p.m. on Oct. 16. This introductory class will explore the basics of the personal computer and the internet. School and Career Prep…
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Speaker series to address teen substance abuse, internet safety
The North Brunswick Municipal Alliance Committee will hold a series of free adult community outreach sessions for residents of the greater Brunswick area. Carol Womack will address suicide prevention, and the link between alcohol, teens and depression, at 6 p.m. on March 21 at the North Brunswick Senior Center, 15 Linwood Place, North Brunswick. Nicki…
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Avenel Middle School pupil charged with creating false public alarm
WOODBRIDGE — A 14-year-old student at Avenel Middle School has been charged with creating a false public alarm at the building. On March 2, the Woodbridge Police Department received a call from a parent who expressed concern about a social media post from a student who is enrolled in a Woodbridge public school, according…
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Woobridge Scam
WOODBRIDGE — A 46-year-old Avenel woman was allegedly “catfished” for financial gain by a man she met online and was in contact with for a few months, police said. The woman filed a police report on Oct. 31. She told police she started talking to the man through an app called “Hangout,” police said. The…