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A ‘grim’ trend in central N.J.
Law enforcement wrestles with heroin abuse BY GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer Heroin has become the most popular drug in Monmouth and Middlesex counties, reaching a much wider audience than ever before, according to law enforcement authorities. “Monmouth County has one of the highest concentrations of the purest heroin in the tri-state area. We’re really only…
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Girl Scout honors legacy of her grandmother
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Melanie Fosko of North Brunswick worked on a project detailing the importance of organ donation for her Girl Scout Silver Award project. PHOTO COURTESY OF MARILYN B. PARENTE In keeping with an issue near and dear to her late grandmother’s heart, eighth-grader Melanie Fosko is raising awareness about the importance…
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North Brunswick High School’s Nexcy Deleon throws the pole away after hoisting herself over the bar during the girls pole vault competition on May 10 during the Greater Middlesex Conference Track and Field Championships at South Plainfield’s Frank Jost Field. ERIC SUCAR staff
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State University of New York Institute of Technology senior Caitlin Cottell (Eatontown) was named to the All-Northeast Athletic Conference (NEAC) Women’s Lacrosse All-Conference Second Team. The Red Bank Catholic High School graduate, who plays defense, scored 15 goals and had four assists for the Wildcats, which were 6-10 overall and 5-4 in conference play. A…
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Pitchers carry RBC into postseason tournaments
Caseys host Lancers in MCT semifinals BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent Red Bank Catholic (RBC) High School’s baseball team heads into the Shore Conference Tournament with an 18-2 record, thanks in large part to a pitching staff that has produced a tiny 1.71 ERA. RBC’s pitchers have tossed six shutouts and have limited the opposition to…
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Handle up as Monmouth Park opens 68th season of horse racing
Pass You Bye Bye wins Decathlon Stakes Pass You Bye Bye (#3), with Julian Pimentel in the saddle, says “bye bye” to the field as he races to the win in the $75,000 Decathlon Stakes at Monmouth Park on opening day, May 11. BILL DENVER EQUI-PHOTO Monmouth Park kicked off its 68th season of thoroughbred…
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Napolitano’s epic 1,600 victory highlights county track meet
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Monmouth Regional High School’s Ibrahim Al Soub gets ready to unleash a throw during the shot put competition at the Monmouth County Track and Field Championships held on May 8 at Holmdel High School. The Golden Falcons’ thrower established a new personal best with his 40-10 throw, which was good…
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Middletown Arts Center welcomes spring
Kaiza Lenz, “Moonlit Frog” oil on canvas The Middletown Arts Center (MAC) is presenting the Spring Art Exhibition, which features artwork representing everything related to the spring season. The show comprises painting, photography and works on paper, showcasing many talented artists from around the area. The exhibition will be on display in the MAC Gallery…
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Newsted carries the ‘metal’ torch to the Stone Pony
BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Jason Newsted (center) takes his new band out on the road, stopping at Asbury Park before a long string of European festivals. A wise Australian man once wrote, “It’s a long way to the top if you want to rock and roll.” For Jason…
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