Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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Jackson wrestlers leave state championships empty-handed
By Wayne Witkowski All four wrestlers from Jackson Township’s high schools — Matt McGowan and Mike Spino of Jackson Memorial High School and Tyler Kalmowitz and Nick Pellegrino from Jackson Liberty High School — exited earlier than they hoped from the state championships March 5 at Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall without a medal. McGowan, a…
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Warriors to begin softball season without top pitcher
By Wayne Witkowski Faith Weber had an earlier end to her basketball season than she wanted and now has a later start than she expected on the softball team at New Egypt High School. In the third quarter of the NJSIAA South Jersey, Group I girls basketball semifinals, Weber injured her left hand while colliding…
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Weichert of Rumson to march in St. Patrick’s Day parade
Carin Henderson, manager of the Weichert, Realtors Rumson office, announces that her office will be marching in the upcoming Fourth Annual Rumson St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 13, beginning at 1 p.m. on First Street and River Road. The event, organized by the Rumson St. Patrick’s Day Board of Trustees, will be a festival…
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Oceanport native to perform original music in new show
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer OCEANPORT — A local singer-songwriter has been selected as one of 15 finalists who will get the chance to perform her own original music as part of a new television competition called “The Song.” Borough native Cat London said she is thrilled to have been selected as one of…
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RE/MAX Dreams welcomes Realtor Nicole Czerula
Susan Giacchi, broker/owner of RE/MAX Dreams of Sayreville, announces the addition of Nicole Czerula, formerly of ERA Designs for Living in Old Bridge. New opportunities and growth brought Czerula to RE/MAX. Czerula grew up in Old Bridge and chose to raise her three children there as well. She is known in the community through her work…
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Sayreville photographer inspired by caring for injured animals
By MATTHEW SOCKOL Correspondent SAYREVILLE – The Sugarloaf Crafts Festival will feature the work of a Sayreville resident. Appearing at this weekend’s festival is Brett Klaproth, a wildlife photographer who will be one of approximately 250 artists from all over the country at the juried exhibit. Klaproth said that this will be the biggest show he has been a…
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Bombers find success during 19-win girls hoops campaign
By Warren Rappleyea Sayreville War Memorial High School’s girls basketball team ended the season just one win shy of the 20-victory mark for the second straight year — and the Bombers scored several impressive successes along the way. Third-seeded Sayreville ended up at 19-8 following its season-ending, 57-53 loss to South Brunswick High School (19-7)…
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Future is bright for Old Bridge girls basketball
By Warren Rappleyea Old Bridge High School’s girls basketball team completed its winter season with a 9-15 mark. But with plenty of players returning, optimism is high for next season. Coach Dan DiMino’s team was a bit more competitive than its record might otherwise indicate. Old Bridge had a solid game against top-seeded East Brunswick…
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Old Bridge Senior Center becomes fifth in state to receive accreditation
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — The George Bush Senior Center in Old Bridge is the fifth in the state — and the first in Middlesex County — to become accredited by the National Institute of Senior Centers. “We are so proud of our senior center, the quality of life and extended life…
