Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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Jaguars’ girls making full commitment on court
By Wayne Witkowski Jackson Memorial High School’s girls basketball team will look to bounce back into the Shore Conference A South Division race in what could be a pivotal week for making postseason tournaments. On Jan. 19, the Jaguars (4-6) played Toms River High School North (6-2), which has won three straight after a loss…
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Stolarz selected to play in AHL All-Star Classic
By Wayne Witkowski Anthony Stolarz, who played briefly as a goalie for Jackson Memorial High School’s ice hockey team, has seen his professional aspirations come to fruition the last couple of years. After playing one semester for NCAA Division I hockey power University of Nebraska-Omaha, Stolarz acted on his selection as a second round pick…
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Business brief
The Chamber of Commerce serving Old Bridge, Sayreville and South Amboy will sponsor its annual election and installation of officers and trustees at a networking and dinner event set for 5:30-7 p.m. Jan. 27 at Ponte Vecchio Italian Seafood Grille, 3863 Route 516, Old Bridge. Cost for dinner is $40 per person, $45 for late…
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St. Joe’s basketball, hockey teams gearing up for postseason
By Jimmy Allinder It’s the midpoint of the winter high school season and a pair of teams from Saint Joseph High School of Metuchen are making a serious run at winning postseason titles when the tournaments begin next month. The Falcons’ basketball team (10-2 overall, 6-0 division) is once again the class of the Greater…
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Taste of Colonia slated for Feb. 5
Experience the best food and beverage that Colonia (and Woodbridge) has to offer at the “Taste-of-Colonia” on Feb. 5 from 6-9 p.m. at the Colonia Country Club (300 Colonia Blvd.) “Taste-of-Colonia,” hosted by the Colonia Business Community and Colonia Corner newspaper, will offer a wide variety of culinary delicacies from the finest restaurants and caterers…
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Woodbridge Public Library to present ‘Rise and Fall of Negro League Baseball’ Feb. 9
The Woodbridge Public Library will present “The Rise and Fall of Negro League Baseball” by Jonathan Mercantini on Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. at the Woodbridge Main Library, 1 George Frederick Plaza, Woodbridge. This program is free and open to the public. The program is funded by the Horizons Speakers Bureau of the New Jersey…
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Couples share secrets of wedded bliss
By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff writer Reminders of love flourish during the month of February. Hearts, roses, chocolates and cards are all reminders surrounding the celebration of Valentine’s Day. As the calendar approaches Feb. 14, love, especially romantic love, takes center stage, and couples exchange gifts as a symbol of their commitment to each other. Some…
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Nominations for Berrie award due Feb. 19
Nominations are being accepted for the 20th annual Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award through Feb. 19. Members of the community are invited to nominate New Jersey residents whose deeds, carried out in the state, have made a significant difference in their communities through a lifetime of service or a single heroic act. The Russell…
