Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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Middletown church to hold rummage sale April 9
Middletown United Methodist Church will hold a Rummage Sale April 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 924 Middletown-Lincroft Road. The sale will feature toys, books, dishes, clothing and other items. Lunch will also be available. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the church’s missions and Ranch Hope, a school in Alloway that provides…
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Hazlet’s Raritan High to welcome new principal
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer HAZLET — Raritan High School will welcome a new principal for the 2016-17 school year. The Hazlet Township Board of Education has approved Andrew Piotrowski to become the new head of Raritan High School. He will replace William Smith, who will leave Raritan High as principal at the end…
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South River residents stroll through history
By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER – South River has a wealth of history, which was on display to residents during the March 12 South River Main Street Walking Tour. “History is very important. You never know where you’re going unless you know where you’ve been,” said Brian Armstrong, president of the South River…
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East Brunswick serves on tennis court makeover
By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK – The East Brunswick Township Council voted to hold a public hearing on more than $1 million in capital improvements. Members of the dais voted during the March 14 council meeting to schedule a public hearing on March 28 for the issuing of $1.6 million in improvements, which…
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East Brunswick Board of Ed reviews tentative budget
By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK – The East Brunswick Public Schools Board of Education voted unanimously to accept a tentative budget for the 2016-17 school year. The preliminary budget, which was passed at the board’s March 17 meeting, outlines a budget totaling $146.26 million and supported by a $121.93 million tax levy. “The…
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ShopRite employees land spot on Cheerios box
By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD – Two employees from the ShopRite supermarket in Spotswood were chosen to be featured on a box of Cheerios in recognition of the store raising almost $14,000 in the fight against hunger. “That is an incredible number and it’s a testament to the associates here and their commitment to…
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Dwyers’ success thanks to confidence, positive attitude
By Jimmy Allinder Kaleigh Dwyer, a senior for the East Brunswick High School softball team, remembers the moment well. It was the season opener a year ago, and the junior pitched a full seven-inning game against Edison High School, shutting out the Eagles, 15-0. It was the first time Dwyer was able to throw more…
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ERA Central Levinson recognizes Gumpper as top agent
Carol Gumpper has been recognized as a top selling real estate agent across all of ERA New Jersey by ERA Real Estate. Gumpper’s sales were in the top 2% percent of ERA agents across the state in 2015. Additionally, she has been recognized as the No. 1 real estate agent by her company, ERA Central…
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Falcons’ Fisher looking forward to final softball season
By Jimmy Allinder Each day since Hannah Fisher has been a student at Monroe Township High School, she has been occupied in some shape or form by playing sports. In the winter, she played basketball. In the spring, it was softball. And in the fall, she was the volleyball team’s manager. How strange it will…
