Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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Knockerball New Jersey opens at Monmouth Mall
By KAREN RAPOLLA Staff Writer Knockerball New Jersey is a new, indoor entertainment center located at Monmouth Mall in Eatontown that offers a fun and unique experience for all ages with giant, inflatable balls. Mike Cannizzaro, and his father, John, both of Holmdel, started the business two years ago, as a mobile business, and Mike…
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YMCA to hold 28th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Breakfast
Richard T. Smith, president of the New Jersey State Conference of the NAACP, will be the keynote speaker at the 28th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Breakfast that the The Community YMCA and YMCA of Western Monmouth County will serve as hosts of on Jan. 16. This annual YMCA event will run from…
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Cohen will serve as Manalapan mayor during 2017
By Mark Rosman Staff Writer MANALAPAN – Republican Township Committeewoman Susan Cohen has taken the gavel and will serve as Manalapan’s mayor for 2017. Cohen was elected to the position by her fellow members of the governing body when officials held the 2017 reorganization meeting on Jan. 4. Republican Committeeman Jack McNaboe was elected to…
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Bombers, Knights reach finals of holiday hoops tournaments
By Warren Rappleyea Boys’ basketball Sayreville War Memorial High School’s Ryan O’Leary and Old Bridge High School’s Kyle Parris turned in strong performances to lead their respective teams to the finals in holiday basketball tournaments. The Bombers made their way to the finals of the Albert E. Martin “Buc” Classic at Red Bank Regional High…
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Sayreville expects to be competitive on mats despite youth
By Warren Rappleyea Although his lineup is filled, for the most part, with youthful competitors, Sayreville War Memorial High School wrestling coach Marcus Ivy is confident his squad will be competitive this winter. Thus far, the Bombers are 2-4, posting victories over Highland Park High School and The Pingry School, while falling to Woodbridge High…
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Spotswood looks to improve as wrestlers gain experience
By Jimmy Allinder Spotswood High School’s wrestling team struggled mightily last season, finishing 2-18 overall in dual meets and 2-5 in the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Blue Division. The Chargers are a small Group II school, where it is commonplace for a team to not have enough wrestlers to fill all 14 weight classes. Another…
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Winning as a team focus of Monroe wrestlers
By Jimmy Allinder When Billy Jacoutot took over as coach of the Monroe Township High School wrestling program seven years ago, the Falcons were at best an average team. Things pretty much remained that way his first two seasons with the Falcons finishing a combined 17-28. But what the scorebook didn’t show was the work…
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Old Bridge’s Sitkowski announces transfer to IMG Academy
By Warren Rappleyea Old Bridge High School quarterback Artur Sitkowski announced on his Twitter account that he will be transferring to IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, for his senior season. Sitkowski acknowledged that it was a difficult decision and added, “I want to thank Old Bridge High School’s administration, teachers and staff for three unforgettable…
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Keyport depending on young players to step up for girls’ hoops team
By Matthew Rocco The Keyport High School girls’ basketball team was the last squad standing in the Roselle Park Holiday Tournament, as the young Red Raiders take another step forward. Keyport recorded a 15-win season a year ago with just two seniors on the varsity roster. This season, the Lady Raiders again have two seniors…
