Tag: St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital
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Animal advocates call for Old Bridge to ban retail sale of dogs and cats ahead of retail pet center opening
OLD BRIDGE – Animal advocates are calling for the township to consider banning the retail sale of dogs and cats after the news of a retail pet center soon opening in The Shoppes at Old Bridge on Route 9. The advocates said they are not against the retail pet center to open; however, they are…
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East Brunswick officers take part in No Shave November
The East Brunswick Police Department is once again taking on No-Shave November to raise money for cancer awareness. Started in 2009, the movement at no-shave.org encourages individuals, businesses and organizations to forego shaving the entire month of November to grow their hair in honor of cancer patients, many of whom lose their own hair during treatment. Each…
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Former South Brunswick sergeant passes away at 78
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – An officer who served with the South Brunswick Police Department for 33 years has passed away. Dorsey Lee Trent, formerly of South Brunswick, passed away on May 5 at his home in Monroe. He was 78. Born in Farmers, Kentucky, he moved to the Dayton section of South Brunswick 75 years ago.…
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Edison police beards surpass fundraising goal
EDISON — Police officers in Edison stepped up to the plate, got hairy and raised more than $10,000 for cancer research and children’s healthcare as part of the “No-Shave November” campaign. “On-duty officers sporting facial hair sparked many conversations with curious residents,” Police Chief Thomas Bryan said. “This gave them a chance to discuss cancer-related…