Tag: South River
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Community leaders honored for excellence in education
SOUTH RIVER – The South River Foundation for Educational Excellence (SRFEE) honored three distinguished guests during its second annual Adult Dinner Dance fundraiser. Superintendent of Schools Michael J. Pfister, certified public accountant Marc D. Binder and Ria Mar owner Rui Baptista were recognized on Jan. 20. Pfister has been supportive of the foundation since its planning…
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South River Police Department gearing up for 100th anniversary
SOUTH RIVER – The year 2017 marks 100 years of the South River Police Department (SRPD) serving and protecting the residents of South River. Throughout the year, the department will be celebrating its centennial anniversary through historical photos, stories, a t-shirt contest, a special 100th anniversary logo, commemorative badges and a ceremony. In September, South River students were…
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Robotics competition to feature East Brunswick, South River students
Members of Ro11botics697 Team No. 11697 will take part in the Westfield Robotics competition, part of the Central New Jersey League Tournament, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Feb. 5 at Westfield High School, 550 Dorian Rd., Westfield. The team is comprised of five students from the East Brunswick and South River school districts.…
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Troop 109 welcomes three new Eagle Scouts
EAST BRUNSWICK – Boy Scout Troop 109 has elevated three scouts to the rank of Eagle Scout. Paul Anouna, Megh Shah and Nicholas Koft were recognized during a ceremony at St. Bartholomew Church in East Brunswick on Jan. 15. Paul constructed three bat houses and placed them 16 feet in the air on 4-inch-by-4-inch posts and 2-inch-by-4-inch…
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South River Electric Utility warns of phone scam
SOUTH RIVER – Representatives from the South River Electric Utility are warning residents of a frequent scam. Over the past several days, South River residents have reported receiving phone calls from a company called “Spark Electric”. The company representatives have requested residents contact them with their electric bill handy in order to save money. Residents…
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South River police sergeant graduates from esteemed leadership academy
SOUTH RIVER – Sgt. Kevin Nielsen has graduated from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) Command and Leadership Academy. The intensive 14-week program was developed by the NJSACOP in partnership with the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and focuses on leadership as a science, focusing on logical, critical thinking, decision…
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South River among wrestling programs suffering from smaller size
By Jimmy Allinder High school wrestling is as popular as it’s ever been in New Jersey, but it’s becoming more difficult for smaller districts like South River to put a representative team on the mat. “It’s the nature of the beast,” said coach Bobby Young, who competed for the Rams over two decades ago during…
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Festive events celebrate holiday season
OLD BRIDGE – A multitude of traditional sing-alongs, socials and performances were just the beginning of holiday events held by Reformed Church Home (RCH). The senior living community offering assisted living, skilled nursing and rehabilitation services in Old Bridge also offered Pastor Sam’s Revival Week. In keeping with the annual ritual he began in 2003,…
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South River Rescue Squad celebrates 80 years of service
By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER–Created out of tragedy and established through hard work and persistence, the South River Rescue Squad (SRRS) has been helping sick and injured residents for decades. Recently, the SRRS celebrated its 80th anniversary, commemorating its time-honored service and history. The rescue squad was established in 1936 and its members are all volunteers.…
