Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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Grant will fund repairs at Murray Farmhouse
MIDDLETOWN — The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will donate $550 to the Poricy Park Conservancy for chimney repair at the Murray Farmhouse. Funding for this project was made possible through the sponsorship of the Shrewsbury Towne-Monmouth Chapter, National Society DAR, located in Shrewsbury. Since 1970, the nonprofit Poricy Park Conservancy, in…
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Performers of the Week
Tournaments have begun and champions have been crowned as the autumn scholastic season continues. Take a look here who sparkled this past week in our local landscape. The Holmdel girls’ tennis team swept to the NJSIAA Group III title last week, its third straight group state championship. Holmdel, which had won the Central Jersey, Group…
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Bombers fall to Vikings on trick play late in fourth
By Warren Rappleyea Sayreville War Memorial High School’s football team played well at South Brunswick High School Oct. 21, but the Bombers nonetheless came out on the short end of a 26-20 score. In a tightly fought game, the Vikings used a trick play late in the fourth quarter to pull ahead. With less than…
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Knights shift focus to state boys’ soccer tournament
By Warren Rappleyea Old Bridge High School’s boys’ soccer team entered the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Tournament on an 11-game unbeaten streak. But after being upset in the first round, the Knights are turning their attention to the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group IV tournament. A goal on a header off a corner kick 20 minutes…
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Former Ram Pearson returns for homecoming weekend
By Jimmy Allinder Former South River High School football great Drew Pearson returned to the borough for the annual homecoming weekend festivities Oct. 21 and 22. Pearson played for the Rams in the late 60s, was grand marshal for the homecoming parade and attended the East Brunswick High School game at Edison High School to…
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Spotswood looks to remain alive in state football playoff race
By Jimmy Allinder Following a crushing 46-30 loss to Bishop George Ahr High School Oct. 22, Spotswood High School’s football team (5-1 division, 5-2 overall) felt like its world had imploded. The Chargers are two-time defending Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Blue Division champions and were convinced their destiny was to capture a third title, which…
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South Amboy still waiting on progress of Manhattan Beach
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — Manhattan Beach could break ground any day, but the developer needs to secure a contractor before proceeding. That update is what Business Administrator Camille Tooker told resident Barbara Pasternack during the Oct. 19 City Council meeting. Pasternack — who is running as an Independent for the First Ward council seat…
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Win over rival advances Spotswood in GMC soccer tourney
By Jimmy Allinder Spotswood High School has been a fierce rival with South River High School for decades. That stands to reason because before Spotswood opened the doors to its high school in 1977, students went to South River. However, the Chargers have another rivalry, one which has produced memorable sports moments in its 39-history…
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Middletown South suffer first gridiron loss since 2014
By Matthew Rocco A showdown between two of the best football teams in the Shore Conference — and, for that matter, the entire state — didn’t go as planned for Middletown High School South. But there’s no doubt the Eagles remain a serious contender for a state title. In a highly anticipated matchup with Toms…
