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Plumsted police arrest fugitive from Connecticut
By Michael Benavides Staff Writter PLUMSTED – A man who was on the run from authorities for two years was taken into custody without incident in Plumsted Township on the morning of Dec. 13. The arrest of Wilfredo Rodriguez-Hernandez, 37, concluded a search that began in 2014 when he escaped from the Northern Correctional Institution…
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Rose Parade to honor memory of Courtney Dayback
By KAREN RAPOLLA Staff Writer Riverview Medical Center served as the host to a rose signing ceremony, along with NJ Sharing Network, to honor the memory of Courtney Dayback, who passed away in 2008 on her 19th birthday. “Riverview is honored to participate in this beautiful rose signing ceremony with the New Jersey Sharing Network and…
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School board hears concerns about special needs services
By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – Concerns that parents of students with special needs have about the Freehold Township K-8 School District were raised during a recent meeting of the Board of Education. The issues were brought to the attention of the board on Dec. 13 by Len Nachbar, who is a member…
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Defending TOC champion Lancers ready for another strong year
By Matthew Rocco The St. John Vianney High School girls’ basketball team, winners of last season’s NJSIAA Tournament of Champions (TOC), couldn’t have set the bar any higher for the 2016-17 campaign. With their leading scorer and four more seniors back in the mix, the Lancers figure to make another run at postseason glory. Two…
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‘Communicating Across the Racial Divide’ talk set for Dec. 29
The League of Women Voters of the Greater Red Bank Area will present an interactive discussion on “Communicating Across the Racial Divide” at 7 p.m. on Dec. 29 at the Monmouth County Library, Route 35, Shrewsbury. The documentary, “Selma: The Bridge to the Ballot,” will be shown. Pilgrim Baptist Pastor Terrence K. Porter will moderate the…
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Bombers once again strong contenders in GMC bowling
By Warren Rappleyea Despite the loss of four key players to graduation, Sayreville War Memorial High School’s boys’ bowling team is off to a 5-1 start, and the Bombers are again proving to be a force to be reckoned with in the Greater Middlesex Conference. Last winter, Sayreville went 12-3-1 in the regular season, yet…
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Knights positive following loss in hoops season opener
By Warren Rappleyea Old Bridge High School’s boys’ basketball team played well in its season-opening loss to South Brunswick High School, and coach Jim Macomber expects that his team will be competitive in the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Red Division. “It was a two-point game until late in the fourth quarter,” the Knights’ coach said.…
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