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  • Marlboro 10/11-year-old all-stars repeat as District 19 champs

    By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer There has been one constant for the Marlboro Little League 10- and 11- year-old all-star team in putting together a string of District 19 championships. “The kids play very good defense,” manager Joe Cilea said. Marlboro won the district pennant by marching through the tournament undefeated (4-0). It beat Freehold…

  • Positive results for Freehold in summer league

    By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer The Greater Middlesex Coaches Summer Baseball League couldn’t have played out much better for Freehold High School. The Colonials, fielding a team that included incoming freshmen and several junior varsity players, finished in first place in the Surf Division (Monmouth County) during the regular season. The Colonials had 19 points…

  • Local schools, businesses ready for back to school

    Princeton Ballet School Celebrating Bar Mitzvah year, Congregation Kol Am is rededicating themselves to their commitment as an all-inclusive Reform congregation that embraces its heritage and the tenets of “tikkun olam” — repairing the world. Their approach includes sponsoring a flash mob to usher in the holiday season with 200 singers, staging an Ice Bucket…

  • Make school day mornings easier

    School day mornings can be hectic, as getting kids ready for school and out the door on time is not always easy. Working parents may find school day mornings especially difficult, as their own work schedules can make mornings feel even more rushed. Fortunately, parents can employ several strategies to free up time in the…

  • Test-taking tips

    According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, test anxiety is a form of performance anxiety that can affect even the most prepared students.The ADAA notes that several factors, including fear of failure and a poor test history, can contribute to test anxiety, the presence of which can make it difficult for students to…

  • Westlake Women’s Golf Association to host fundraiser

    JACKSON — The Westlake Women’s Golf Association of Jackson will hold its annual golf fundraiser on Aug. 20. Over the past 10 years, the Westlake Women’s Golf Association has set aside one tournament day a season to host a fundraiser. In a press release, the golf association said it has supported many worthwhile organizations. Last…

  • DATEBOOK

     The Plumsted Library, 119 Evergreen Road, New Egypt, will host an interactive police heroes program at 1:30 p.m. Aug. 10. Children ages 6-11 are invited to meet members of the New Egypt police department. Details: 609-758-7888.  The Plumsted Library, 119 Evergreen Road, New Egypt, will host an emergency services heroes story time at…

  • Tim Gunn delights in the fast-paced world of “Project Runway”

    By Kellie Freeze, channelguidemag.com This season, Project Runway (returning Thursday, Aug. 6, on Lifetime) is once again stretching the minds of talented designers with challenges that push the boundaries of fashion. Cohost and mentor Tim Gunn maintains that the show could “use the same challenges every season because we have different designers with different points…

  • A fun family vacation to Walley World

    In theaters now By Paul Hall www.channelguidemag.com The summer vacation is an annual ritual. It’s that week when families can get away and enjoy each other’s company while relaxing and forgetting the stresses of life. Yet as the Griswold family has proved time and time again, their vacations are far from perfect. Now, all grown…