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Norwood Chorus, Jazz Band To Perform At Senior Center Norwood Chorus, Jazz Band To Perform At Senior Center
Norwood Chorus, Jazz Band To Perform At Senior Center NORWOOD, N.J. -- A group of budding musicians from Norwwod Public School are about to offer their talents to the community, right in time for the holidays. The Norwood Chorus and Jazz Band will perform a show at the Norwood Senior Center on Monday, Dec. 21 at 1 p.m. For more information, click here.

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Sports
Felician University In Lodi To Add Men's Lacrosse Team Felician University In Lodi To Add Men's Lacrosse Team
Felician University In Lodi To Add Men's Lacrosse Team LODI, N.J. -- Felician University Drector of Athletics Ben DiNallo Jr. has announced that the school will add men's lacrosse as its 14th varsity intercollegiate sport. "We are very excited to add men's lacrosse to our athletics department," he said. "Lacrosse is a sport that is growing in popularity in the state of New Jersey, and is historically very popular along the eastern seaboard. We believe this addition complements our current offerings very well." The Golden Falcons will debut a women's lacrosse program this spring. The men's program will play its inaugural sea…

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News
Garfield Prevention Coalition Raises Awareness Of Impaired Driving Dangers Garfield Prevention Coalition Raises Awareness Of Impaired Driving Dangers
Garfield Prevention Coalition Raises Awareness Of Impaired Driving Dangers GARFIELD, N.J. -- The Garfield Prevention Coalition is trying to raise awareness of the dangers of impaired driving for National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. Throughout December, the coalition is taking to the Internet to post a series of infographics that highlight the dangers of driving while impaired. Topics covered include the number of deaths from impaired driving, the use of alcohol and marijuana while behind the wheel and demographic information on those who drive under the influence. The coalition consists of community members who work together in an effort to promote the c…

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Government Of Egypt Files Appeal With East Rutherford Zoning Board Government Of Egypt Files Appeal With East Rutherford Zoning Board
Government Of Egypt Files Appeal With East Rutherford Zoning Board EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Sixteen months after a zoning official cited a change of use on a piece of property owned by the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Egyptian government has filed an appeal with the East Rutherford Zoning Board of Adjustment, according to NorthJersey.com. The zoning official’s determination was upheld by the zoning board in a vote on Nov. 5, NorthJersey.com reports. The 13,000 square-foot building was purchassed by the Egyptian government in 2014, NorthJersey.com reports. The Egyptians want to use the property, located at 4 Jersey St., for visiting delegates, according t…

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Valley Regional Adult Education Hosts Citizenship Classes In Shelton Valley Regional Adult Education Hosts Citizenship Classes In Shelton
Valley Regional Adult Education Hosts Citizenship Classes In Shelton SHELTON, Conn. -- Valley Regional Adult Education is offering an eight-week series of citizenship classes designed to teach American history and government to those preparing for the U.S. citizenship exam and interview. The courses, which are open to residents of Ansonia, Derby, Monroe, Seymour and Shelton, will be held on Wednesdays at the Shelton Intermediate School, 675 Constitution Blvd. North. Registration will take place the first night of class, Wednesday, Feb. 3, at 5:30 p.m.

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Business
WESTMED Opens Doors At New Greenwich Medical Office WESTMED Opens Doors At New Greenwich Medical Office
Westmed Opens Doors At New Greenwich Medical Office GREENWICH, Conn. -- WESTMED Medical Group celebrated the opening of its new medical office in Greenwich with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The new facility, at 644 W. Putnam Ave., offers patients urgent care services for non-emergency injuries or illnesses, with on-site radiology and laboratory services on the first floor. The second floor has primary care offices and several medical specialists. The company, a large multi-specialty group medical practice, is headquartered in Purchase, N.Y. Staffed by a team of 317 physicians, WESTMED has six locations in central and lower Westchester Count…

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Police & Fire
State Sen. Kelly Tours Car Dealership In Shelton State Sen. Kelly Tours Car Dealership In Shelton
State Sen. Kelly Tours Car Dealership In Shelton SHELTON, Conn. -- State Sen. Kevin Kelly recently toured the showroom and service center at Curtiss Ryan Honda. Kelly, a Republican who represents Monroe, Seymour, Shelton and Stratford, met with salesmen, executives and automotive technicians and repairmen. The dealership, which sells both new and used autos, is located at 333 Bridgeport Ave. in Shelton.

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Sports
College Football Player From Wilton Named To Coaches All-America Team College Football Player From Wilton Named To Coaches All-America Team
College Football Player From Wilton Named To Coaches All-America Team WILTON, Conn. -- Washington and Lee junior offensive lineman Michael LaSala of Wilton was among those honored when the American Football Coaches Association announced its 2015 Division III Coaches All-America team this week. LaSala was one of five offensive lineman recognized on the team, which honors just 25 players – 11 on offense, 11 on defense and three specialists. He is the second W&L player to earn All-America laurels from the AFCA in the last three years, joining Connor Hollenbeck, who was honored on the team in 2013. Overall, LaSala is just the sixth W&L player ever to b…

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Schools
Fairfield Prep Helps Bring Christmas To Children In Need Fairfield Prep Helps Bring Christmas To Children In Need
Fairfield Prep Helps Bring Christmas To Children In Need FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Fairfield College Preparatory School recently held a toy drive for families in the Bridgeport area, in support of the Diocese of Bridgeport Office of Social Concerns. Prep students collected hundreds of new, unwrapped toys, as well as packages of diapers, filling Pedro Arrupe Hall with the items. Members of Prep's squires club helped load the toys into vehicles.

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Events
Mount Vernon Library Hosting Adult Board Games Night Mount Vernon Library Hosting Adult Board Games Night
Mount Vernon Library Hosting Adult Board Games Night MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- The Mount Vernon Public Library, 28 S. First Ave., will host a board game night for adults on Thursday, December 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Grace Greene Baker Community Room. Games will include chess, checkers and scrabble. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Nishan Stepak at nstepak@wlsmail.org.

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