Tag: Veterans
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Middlesex County students write 1,800 letters for troops overseas
PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE OFFICE OF ASSEMBLYWOMAN NANCY PINKIN Area students recently participated in an effort to support American soldiers stationed around the world through a letter writing campaign organized by legislators Nancy Pinkin and Robert Karabinchak (D-18). A total of 1,800 letters will be given to the non-profit organization American Recreational Military Services…
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South Brunswick names street after World War II veteran
The Township of South Brunswick honored veteran Harold Rule with a street sign dedicated in his honor on July 26. Rule enlisted in the U.S. Army during World War II and served the country from 1942, receiving the World War II Victory Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. He was honorably discharged from the military…
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Spotswood VFW Post 459 to hold surf and turf dinner June 22
VFW Post 459 will hold a surf and turf dinner from 5-7 p.m. on June 22 at the post, 33 Daniel Road, Spotswood. Dinner includes steak, lobster tail, vegetable and baked potato. Cost is $30 per dinner. For more information, call 732-251-9862.
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Latest performance by TA-DA! Productions will support the military
TA-DA! (Theatre Adapted for Different Abilities) is a program that provides the opportunity for teens and adults with special needs to shine on stage. This year’s production, “A Slice of American Pie,” will be dedicated to all those in the Armed Forces. On June 5 at 7 p.m. at Old Bridge High School, 4209 Route…
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Sayreville VFW names co-grand marshal of Memorial Day Parade
SAYREVILLE – Sayreville VFW Memorial Post 4699 has named its co-grand marshal for this year’s Memorial Day parade. Peter Caruso comes from a family of U.S. Army veterans, and at an early age aspired to follow in their footsteps, according to information provided by the VFW. Upon graduation from Seton Hall University, he was commissioned…
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Spotswood VFW Post 459 to hold community breakfast May 12
VFW Post 459 will hold a community breakfast from 7:30-11:30 a.m. on May 12 at the post, 33 Daniel Road, Spotswood. Menu is set to include all-you-can-eat scrambled eggs, pancakes, French toast, sausage, pork roll, bacon, orange juice, coffee and tea. Cost is $8 for adults or $4 for children 12 and under. Bring gently…
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Female veterans invited to information fair May 18
EDITOR’S NOTE: The New Jersey Community Veterans Engagement Board conference scheduled for May 18 has been postponed until further notice. The New Jersey Community Veterans Engagement Board will hold a conference and information fair for female veterans from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 18 at Corpus Christi School, 80 David St., South River.…
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North Brunswick veteran street namings begin 2019 season at Mumber Way
NORTH BRUNSWICK – The Township of North Brunswick began its street sign recognition for 2019 with the addition of a secondary street sign for Mumber Way at Cranbury Cross Road and Village Drive West. Frank Andrew Mumber was born on Jan. 22, 1925, in Bedminster Township, Pennsylvania. He moved to New Brunswick as a young…
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Fourth annual Ariella Hopkins Day set for May 18
The fourth annual Ariella Hopkins Day will be held from noon to 7 p.m. on May 18 at the American Legion Post 25 Pavilion, 4 JFK Blvd., Milltown. The cost is $15 per person. Children under 4 are free. Includes food, soda, live music, deejay and children’s activities. Beer and wine will be sold. Ariella…
