Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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Rebels hand Patriots first gridiron loss of season
By Jeff Appelblatt The sidelines at Freehold Township High School were roaring when the school’s football team hosted rival Howell High School Oct. 21. While the fans on the Howell side were able to match the noise level of the home team, Freehold Township was unable to match the offensive intensity of the visiting Rebels.…
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‘All you have to do’ is code for ‘You don’t want to know’
By Lori Clinch If there is one thing I have learned in life, it is this — the more you know, the more you have to do. Take paperwork as an example. When we first were married, my handsome husband asked if I knew how to fill out tax form 941. I told him I…
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Six vying for three seats on Woodbridge school board
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer WOODBRIDGE — Six candidates are vying for the three, three-year seats available on the Board of Education in the upcoming election. Incumbents Jonathan Triebwasser and Joseph Velez and newcomer Akshar “A.J.” Sidana are running on the McCormac Team and face three challengers — Thomas (Tom) E. Maras, Mubashir Ahmad and Rupal…
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Candidates seek council seat in Woodbridge
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer WOODBRIDGE — Come January, someone new will fill the Ward 4 Council seat, which was held for over a decade by James Major, who stepped down in August. Three candidates — Democrat Verbhadra “Viru” N. Patel, who was appointed by the Township Council to fill the remainder of Major’s term until…
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North Brunswick Food Bank has provided H.O.P.E. for 20 years
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — The need and the value of the North Brunswick Food Bank has grown since this program was launched 20years ago. The food bank, which was started by Ann Marie McHugh on Nov. 1, 1996, first assisted 25 people a month. Now, about 135 families of 350 people…
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Pancake breakfast will benefit Jackson food pantry
Michael Benavides Staff Writer JACKSON – The Jackson Rotary Club will sponsor a pancake breakfast on Nov. 13 and is asking guests to bring food and other items that will be donated to the Jackson Food Pantry. The pancake breakfast will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at the Jackson Senior Center, 45 Don…
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East Brunswick family receives donation of new SUV
By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — A local family got to witness the unveiling of their new car, courtesy of a few local organizations. Branning Collision Centers in East Brunswick donated a newly refurbished Toyota RAV4 to Madeline Carlotti, her son Anthony and daughter Annabelle on Oct. 19 as part of the Recycled Rides program. With…
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Cougars’ girls take first place at county cross-country race
Colts Neck The Colts Neck High School football team fell to 1-6 Oct. 22 when the host Cougars were defeated by Central Regional High School, 28-7. Colts Neck was led in the defeat by running back Carmen Catena, who rushed for 77 yards on 17 carries and scored the lone touchdown on a 7-yard run…

