Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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Games that you can’t miss
The spring scholastic sports’ season is upon us–even if the weather feels more like the winter. So bundle up and get out to visit these following sites that we highly recommend that you pay a call to over the next few days. Woodbridge High School’s softball team will be participating in the multi-team Cougar Claslsic…
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Marinari, Lotito will seek new terms
By Andrew Martins Staff Writer PLUMSTED – Two members of the Township Committee will seek re-election in November. Incumbent Republicans Herbert Marinari and Vincent Lotito have filed nominating petitions to run for two three-year terms, according to Township Clerk Dorothy Hendrickson. The filing deadline was April 4. Republicans hold a 5-0 majority on the governing…
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Just Pups owner faces more charges at Paramus store
By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer Dozens of puppies were found early Monday morning in a van behind Just Pups in Paramus, leading the borough to close the store, according to Mayor Richard LaBarbiera. This comes on the heels of owner Vincent LoSacco losing his license to his store of the same name in East Brunswick just last week.…
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Holman group donates $30k for playground
By Andrew Martins Staff Writer JACKSON – School district administrators praised the fundraising efforts of an organization at the Lucy N. Holman Elementary School after the group made a $30,000 donation to pay for improvements to the school’s playground. Jackson School District Board of Education President Sharon Dey presented a certificate of appreciation to Terri…
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Performers of the Week
The 2016 spring scholastic sports’ season has begun and here is a look at some local stars who shined during the opening week of action. BASEBALL Woodbridge High School pitcher Harry Rutkowski fanned 12 of the 16 batters whom he faced in leading the Barrons to a 9-0 victory over South Amboy. The senior allowed…
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Red Bank Republicans back two for council race
By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer RED BANK — The borough’s Republican Party has chosen who they are going to support for the November general election, and it does not include incumbent Council President Cindy Burnham. According to borough Republican Chairman Sean DiSomma, the Party has decided to back Brian Hanlon, a financial adviser who has…
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Young Lady Knights ready for challenging Red Division
By Warren Rappleyea With a healthy lineup and several talented younger players, Old Bridge High School’s softball team will be looking to move up to .500 or better this spring after turning in a 7-14 record a year ago. Coach Mike Bilello’s Lady Knights could do even better, as evidenced by the team’s run to…
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Tips for healthy eating on a budget
By Lauren Pendergast, R.D.N. These days, eating healthy and delicious meals is all the rage. People are snapping beautiful pictures of what they eat on a daily basis and sharing them with the world with the click of a button. You don’t need to break the bank to join in the fun. Here are some…
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Seven ways Reiki helps you heal and be healthier
By Heidi Scanlon “If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration.” ― Nikola Tesla It is well known that Nikola Tesla’s knowledge was way ahead of his time. Everything in the universe is energy and operates at a certain frequency or vibration — including us! In order…
