Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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First Presbyterian Church of Metuchen providing free dinners May 31 and June 12
Thanks to the First Presbyterian Church (“FPC”) of Metuchen, home cooking never tasted so good — especially when it is free. FPC is holding Free Community Dinner events on May 31 at 6 p.m. and June 12 at 5 p.m. at its Social Center, which is located at 270 Woodbridge Ave., Metuchen, right next to…
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Freehold woman wins ‘Survivor’ crown, $1 million
By Mark Rosman Staff Writer Freehold Township resident Michele Fitzgerald, 25, rode victories in two challenges during the final days of the 32nd season of “Survivor” to a winning vote from a jury of players who had been eliminated during the season and captured the crown of “sole survivor” and a $1 million prize on…
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Games That You Can’t Miss
The calendar is reporting that it is that time of the year when championships will be determined locally and then the bid to achieve the ultimate prize ——a New Jersey state title ——has just begun. While the state tournaments in all spring scholastic sports are in the early stages, there are still some county and…
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Manalapan officials pay tribute to late volunteer
By Mark Rosman Staff Writer MANALAPAN – Municipal officials took a break from conducting the regular business of a recent Township Committee meeting to pay tribute to a man who served the community for many years. During the May 11 meeting of the governing body, Mayor Mary Anne Musich read a proclamation listing the achievements…
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Students reminded to sign up for physical
By Andrew Martins Staff Writer JACKSON – Administrators in the Jackson School District are now using an online program to help parents schedule a physical for students who want to participate in school sports. In previous years, administrators would establish a specific date and time for physicals for each sport. A student who wanted to…
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Howell Heritage Group plans events at library
By Jennifer Ortiz Staff Writer HOWELL — To Ann Julian, who is a member of the Heritage Group of Howell, pursuing local history means each question that is answered leads to another question to be asked. “And you say, ‘Gee, that was interesting. Let me take it just a little bit further.’ You get the…
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Terra Nova Garden Club of Edison to hold plant sale May 21
Terra Nova Garden Club of Edison will have its annual plant sale on May 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at 50 Livingstone Ave., Edison. There will be a wide variety of annuals and perennials along with other gardener’s delights. Rain date is May 22.
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Jackson’s Thaiss a leader on strong Virginia baseball team
By Wayne Witkowski Defending College World Series champion University of Virginia’s baseball team is on its hottest tear of the season, and junior catcher Matt Thaiss of Jackson Township is playing a leading role. Thaiss, a former star catcher at Jackson Memorial High School, slapped a run-scoring single to cap a two-run third inning as…
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Lions to lean on pitching during tournament play
By Wayne Witkowski Jackson Liberty High School’s baseball team is geared up for the beginning of state tournament play. Despite starting three freshmen, Jackson Liberty, which is 9-9 overall, was 8-7 at the 15-game state cutoff for NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group III, with spots guaranteed to teams with winning records. Jackson Liberty was also seeded…
