Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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Woodbridge softball team has climbed back to .500
By Jeff Appelblatt Things started slow on the diamond for Woodbridge High School’s softball team. Its record quickly fell to 0-3, but one win was all it took to turn the season around for the Barrons. Following three straight losses to start the campaign, Woodbridge entered the last week of April with a .500 record…
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Former Monmouth Regional teacher jailed five years for student affairs
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer TINTON FALLS — A former Monmouth Regional High School teacher has been sentenced to five years in state prison. According to a release from the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office, Nicholas DePue of Brick, formerly of Jackson, was sentenced by Superior Court Judge Joseph W. Oxley April 22 to a…
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Middletown High School South teacher rescinds resignation
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer A Middletown High School South social studies teacher has rescinded his resignation after he was reportedly being forced to resign after showing students a video clip making fun of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. While calls have not yet been responded to by Middletown Township Public School District Superintendent…
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Edison YMCA to hold screening of ‘Dream On’ May 12
Edison YMCA will host a special screening of “Dream On,” a new film with political comedian John Fugelsang, about the sate of the American dream, followed by a discussion moderated by N.J. State Sen. Joseph Vitale, May 12, to raise awareness of civic responsibility and possible solutions to those who are challenged to obtain the…
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Metuchen High School to honor Hall of Fame recipients May 22
The inaugural Metuchen High School Hall of Fame recipients will be honored May 22, 2-5 p.m. at The Gran Centurions, 440 Madison Hill Road, Clark. Recipients are Dr. Patricia Boyd, Dr. Scott Cowen, Gail Fisher, Arthur Flaherty Sr., Robert Hegyes, Martin D. Jessen, John Novak, Joseph W. Prehodka, Ina Schlein, Donald Wernik and Anthony Yelencsics.…
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‘Kicks Are For Kids’ to present Kids Safety Awareness Seminar May 14
“Kicks Are For Kids” will present a Kids Safety Awareness Seminar on May 14 at 1:15 p.m. at 23 New St., Metuchen. Professionals from Metuchen’s Fire Department, Police Department and First Aid Squad will present safety issues relating to their expertise. Donations are requested to benefit “Kicks Are For Kids.” A suggested donation is $10…
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Transformations Gallery is seeking submissions for ‘Outside In’ art show
Transformations Gallery is seeking submissions for “Outside In,” an upcoming show that pays tribute to Hudson River School of Landscape painters. Submissions are welcome in any two-dimentional medium that is wired for hanging on gallery hooks (saw tooth hangers are not accepted). Submit PJEGS of your work by May 31 to [email protected]. All work will…
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Thomas Connors of Weichert in Holmdel recognized for regional award
Carlo Siracusa, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced that sales associate Thomas Connors of the Holmdel office was recognized for his exceptional industry success during the month of March. Connors led the region, which is comprised of locations throughout Middlesex, Ocean and Monmouth counties, for resale listings. He can be reached in Weichert’s Holmdel…
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Games That You Can’t Miss
So the weather report for the remainder of this week, into the weekend and even early next week features seasonable conditions, with sun expected to shine a good majority of the time. Well, then get outside and spend these upcoming pleasant spring days watching scholastic athletes excel on our local fields. Here are some games…
