Tag: South River
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South River council rejects all bids for planned streetscape improvements
SOUTH RIVER – The South River Borough Council has rejected the two bids the borough received for proposed Main Street/downtown streetscape improvements. The borough received the bids on July 11 and the council rejected those bids on July 16. Officials said both bids exceeded the amount of money that has been budgeted for the project.…
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Local wrestling referee will hold donation drive for cancer foundation
SOUTH RIVER–While delivering some live ground-and-pound action to residents, professional wrestling company UWA Elite will be sponsoring a supply drive for The Valerie Fund. UWA Elite referee Ryan Torok, who is a cancer survivor, organized this year’s supply drive to provide supplies for children attending The Valerie Fund’s summer camp, Camp Happy Times. “The Valerie Fund saved my life…
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South River man found alive in marshes after three days
SOUTH RIVER–A 63-year-old borough man was found and rescued in the marshes of South River. On July 24, just before 1 p.m., Detective Sgt. Peter Roselli said the South River Police Department received an emergency call from three individuals who were cruising on the river. “It was actually three individuals on two jet skis and they…
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South River VFW to hold Woodstock picnic Aug. 11
VFW Post 1451 will hold a Woodstock picnic from 1-6 p.m. on Aug. 11, rain or shine, at the VFW, 31 Reid St., South River. There will be food, beer, wine, soda, a deejay, face painting and raffles. Tickets are $25 for adults, $10 for children over 10 and free for children under 10. Tickets…
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South River Police Department seeks Class III Special Officer
The South River Police Department is currently accepting resumes for the position of Special Law Enforcement Officer. The Class III Special Police Officer will work under the direction of the chief of police, assigned to various public schools within the borough where he/she will perform school safety and security details. Minimum qualifications: • Must be…
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Police warn of vehicle burglaries throughout South River
SOUTH RIVER – The South River Police Department has been investigating several recently reported motor vehicle burglaries. Investigations have revealed that the suspect(s) are gaining entry into unlocked vehicles during the overnight hours or early morning hours, according to information provided by the South River Police Department. Items taken during the burglaries have included loose change…
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Donors can receive Fandango discount during South River blood drive
The South River Board of Health and Council of Congregations will co-sponsor a community blood drive from 1:30-7:30 p.m. on July 30 at Corpus Christi Church, 100 James St., South RIver. Donors will receive a $5 Fandango promotional code. Bring ID with signature or photo and birth date. Donors must be 17-75 years old…
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Paint & Sip fundraiser at La Tavola Cucina to benefit Breast Cancer Research Foundation
A Paint & Sip fundraiser for The Breast Cancer Research Foundation will be held from 6-8:30 p.m. on July 24 at La Tavola Cucina, 700 Old Bridge Turnpike, South River. There will be light fare, soft drinks and painting. Cost is $40. To RSVP, call 732-238-2111.
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Area Girl Scout troops merge Service Units
Joining forces to provide more opportunities for their scouts, the East Brunswick, South River and Milltown Girl Scout Service Units have merged. “These days everyone has so much pressure on their time that it can be hard to volunteer. The South River and Milltown Girl Scouts had several active troops for the girls but found…
