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Dalonzo returns to leadership role for Eagles’ girls’ hoops team
By Wayne Witkowski Haley Dalonzo, who sat out the second half of last season recovering from knee surgery, is back and ready to help lead a rebuilding Middletown High School South girls’ basketball team moving on without four-year starter Stephanie Karcz — a state-caliber player off to a college career as a freshman starter at…
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Russo looks to build Lions’ girls’ swimming program
Liz Russo, who swam on Jackson Liberty High School’s girls’ swimming team in its early years, is back with her old team as head coach in hopes of building for the future behind record-setting freshman Carrie Spexarth. It won’t be easy for her and her team. They practice and hold their home swim meets at…
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Withstandley back leading Jackson Memorial wrestlers
By Wayne Witkowski Doug Withstandley, who coached Jackson Memorial High School’s wrestling team to some more memorable seasons during his four years as head coach before stepping down four seasons ago, is back at the helm with an inexperienced team building toward another big finish to the season. It begins this weekend with the Southern…
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Expectations high for Jaguars’ bowling teams
By Wayne Witkowski Seniors Aimee Sherman and Steve Nicholson lead the way for Jackson Memorial High School’s girls’ and boys’ bowling teams, respectively, as they launch their seasons with high hopes behind a solid returning nucleus for each team. Sherman, who is headed next fall to Fairleigh Dickinson University on an athletic financial package for…
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Discussion to focus on Jesus and Muhammad in religious texts
The Islamic Society of Central Jersey and Zaytuna College will hold “Jesus in Islam and Muhammad in the Bible” from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Dec. 18 at the society, 4145 Route 1 south at Promenade Boulevard, Monmouth Junction. The discussion will be led by Dr. Ali Ataie, a faculty member of Zaytuna College, who…
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East Brunswick slates Summer Job Expo for Dec. 28
East Brunswick Recreation & Parks will hold a Summer Job Expo on Dec. 28 at the Recreation Office, 334 Dunhams Corner Road, for those interested in working at the Crystal Springs Family Waterpark or Day Camp program in 2017. Day Camp applicants are welcome from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and Crystal Springs applicants from 4-7 p.m.…
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Reader supports congressional investigation of presidential election
As my congressional representative for the 4th District, I am respectfully urging Congressman Chris Smith to add his voice to the nonpartisan group of lawmakers that has called for a congressional investigation into allegations that the Russian government attempted to influence the outcome of the recent U.S. presidential election. The accusation that a major foreign…
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Library sets holiday programs for children, adults
The Old Bridge Public Library, Route 516 and Cottrell Road, will offer several upcoming holiday-themed programs for children and adults. A workshop titled “Effective Charitable Giving” is set for 7 p.m. Dec. 15. Boris Yakubchik, a member of the effective altruist movement, will share his tips about valuable resources to search for the best, most…
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Spartans battling inconsistency early in hockey season
By Warren Rappleyea The Ocean Township High School ice hockey team is looking to bounce back from a 1-3-1 start as it heads into a stretch of six games in 11 days. Coach Dave Smith’s young team could have won two more games, but inconsistency hampered their effort. The Spartans played Colonia High School to…
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