Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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Sinderella’s Ball at Wonder Bar to benefit ALS
By KAREN RAPOLLA Staff Writer The third annual Sinderella’s Ball is being held at the Wonder Bar in Asbury Park on Dec. 3 to benefit those afflicted with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis). The funds raised at the event will go to The Joan Dancy and PALS (People with ALS) Foundation. The Joan Dancy & PALS…
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Schmitt, Fritts elected to Allentown council seats
By Mark Rosman Staff Writer ALLENTOWN – Voters elected Democrat Robert H. Schmitt Jr. and independent candidate Thomas Fritts to three-year terms on the Allentown Borough Council on Nov. 8. Schmitt is currently serving on the council. Fritts will join the governing body in January. According to election results posted online by the Monmouth County…
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Colts Neck woman names Marlboro police in complaint
By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer A Colts Neck woman has filed legal action against the Marlboro Police Department in the wake of an incident at her home on Boundary Road in Colts Neck in January. The woman is asserting she was injured by an officer during the police response to her residence. Marlene Mazur is…
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Howell students feel gratified at end of successful coat drive
By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer HOWELL – Students at Howell High School have been working with local charities and with Family and Children’s Services of Monmouth County to collect and donate coats to people in need during the holiday season. Teacher Karen Talalas has worked with the Vocabulary Football League (VFL), which is run through…
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Dog hoarding case concludes with guilty plea, fines
By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer HOWELL – The Howell couple who had more than 270 dogs removed from their home in June has pleaded guilty and agreed to a plea deal to conclude the case. On Nov. 16, Charlene and Joseph Handrick appeared in Howell Municipal Court before Judge Susan Schroeder Clark and prosecutor Steven…
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Barrons fall to tough Lions team in state football playoff opener
By Jeff Appelblatt Woodbridge High School’s football coach, Kevin Coleman, knew his team was facing the toughest opponent it faced all season in the first round of the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section II, Group IV playoffs, when it traveled to Middletown High School North Nov. 11. And yet, he had confidence his team could compete…
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Old Bridge set to meet Piscataway in state semifinals
By Warren Rappleyea Old Bridge High School’s football team seized the moment in its NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group V matchup with Hillsborough High School Nov. 11. The third-seeded Knights built up a comfortable lead en route to a 34-21 victory. The win sets up a semifinals meeting at second-seeded Piscataway Township High School Nov. 19.…
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Performers of the Week
State champions were crowned while the football playoffs kicked off during a robust weekend in New Jersey sports. The stars were shining, so have a look at who emerged and who excelled over this eventful weekend. The NJSIAA football sectional playoffs were launched this past weekend … Here is a look at some stars who…

