Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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Dominant gridiron win moves Redbirds closer to division title
By Wayne Witkowski Allentown High School’s football team is in the driver’s seat in the West Jersey Football League Patriot Division, coming off a jaw-dropping 62-26 thrashing of Pemberton Township High School at home Oct. 7. For the third time in coach Jay Graber’s tenure, Allentown put up staggering numbers against an opponent on the…
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The stranger beside me
By Lori Clinch Although my beloved spouse, Pat, is a pretty easygoing guy, he does have a few guidelines that he adheres to. First of all, as far as Pat is concerned, sleeping past 6 a.m. is a waste of time. Being a woman who loves to sleep in, this has been a bone of…
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Manalapan stays unbeaten with rout over Colts Neck
By Jeff Appelblatt The football team from Colts Neck High School knew the offensive dominance it was going to face when it went to Manalapan High School Oct. 7. The Braves posted more than 36 points per game in their first four contests. When Manalapan took a 14-0 lead in the first quarter after Eli…
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Long Branch’s Columbus Day Parade rained out Sunday
Rain has called off the Columbus Day parade that was scheduled for today, Sunday, Oct. 9, in Long Branch. No rain date has been announced.
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Spotswood students will receive college credit for advanced marketing courses
SPOTSWOOD – Students at Spotswood High School (SHS) can now receive college credit for an advanced marketing classes. Every year, district leaders and teachers in Spotswood Public Schools assess the district’s program of studies as part of their ongoing commitment to enhancing students’ learning experiences in preparation for college and careers. Through this process, they identified a…
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State makes final push for sports betting
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer OCEANPORT — The state is hoping to draw up a miracle play in its multi-year pursuit of legalized sports betting. In what may be their last legal chance to do so, the state had filed a petition with the U.S. Supreme Court to hear the case as the state continues…
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Halloween events planned in Howell
By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer HOWELL – The township will hold a pair events to celebrate Halloween. On Oct. 19 (rain date Oct. 20), a Howell-O-Ween Spooktacular will be held at Oak Glen Park, 251 Preventorium Road, from 5:30-8 p.m. A costume contest will take place at 7 p.m. The Howell-O-Ween Spooktacular will feature a…
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Halloween parade and ‘Trunk or Treat’ planned
By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer MARLBORO – The Marlboro Recreation Community Center, Wyncrest Road, will host pumpkin painting, “Trunk or Treat” and a Halloween parade on Oct. 30. Pumpkin painting will take place at 2 p.m. The cost is $10 per pumpkin for Marlboro residents and $15 per pumpkin for non-residents. Online preregistration is required…
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Oceanport, Shrewsbury agree to extension on use of court
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer OCEANPORT — As the borough continues to search for a new home, the Borough Council has agreed to extend an agreement to use the Shrewsbury Borough Court. Borough Administrator Raymond Poerio said that Oceanport and Shrewsbury have agreed on a two-year extension on the arrangement, made after the borough’s facility…
