Tag: Woodbridge
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In the Service
U.S. Air Force Airman Matthew Alvarez graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an…
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Woodbridge to hold Overdose Awareness Walk on May 12
Woodbridge will hold an Overdose Awareness Walk from 4-8 p.m. on May 12 at Alvin P. William’s Memorial Park, Cliff Road, Sewaren section of Woodbridge. A candlelight vigil will remember those lost to an overdose. Early bird registration is $5 by May 11. Registration on the day of is $10, and begins at 3 p.m.…
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Woodbridge Township finally stopped in state ice hockey final
Three high schools — Woodbridge, Colonia and John F. Kennedy Memorial in Iselin — blended into one ice hockey team that fell a victory shy of winning a state championship. This season, those three schools formed the Woodbridge Township team that skated through the state tournament by picking off higher-seeded squads. The magical run of…
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YMCAs to celebrate Healthy Kids Day on April 21
The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy wants to ensure children awaken their summer imaginations through healthy eating habits and physical activity. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 21, Healthy Kids Day will take place at the branches in Metuchen, Edison and South Amboy. Families and children will partake in games, healthy…
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Late South Brunswick mayor had connections to Woodbridge
The South Brunswick mayor who passed away last week had lifelong connections to Woodbridge. Christopher J. Killmurray passed away on April 8 at his home surrounded by his family, according to South Brunswick Township Manager Bernard Hvozdovic. He had been battling brain cancer, according to information provided by the M.J. Murphy Funeral Home in the…
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Final suspect apprehended in Woodbridge motel murder
A Bronx man was apprehended in New York and charged in the fatal shooting of one man and the critically injuring of another at the Loop Inn Motel on June 21, 2017. John Mingo, 29, was apprehended on April 9 by U.S. Marshals in Brooklyn. He was charged with one count of murder in…
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YMCA of MEWSA summer camp open houses set for April 21
The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy will hold summer camp open houses on April 21. The YMCA of MEWSA offers 11 camp activities at locations in Edison, Metuchen, Woodbridge, South Amboy, Avenel, Piscataway, Colonia and Fords. YMCA camps offer traditional, specialty and extended care camps, and offer enrichment, junior enrichment, and S.T.R.E.A.M. programs.…
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YMCA to perform community needs assessment
The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge and South Amboy is working with the national YMCA office, Y-USA, to conduct a community needs assessment within its service areas. Based on the responses, the Y will design and deliver new and enhanced programs and services at its three branches in Metuchen, Edison and South Amboy that address…
