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Police force sports hairy faces to promote cancer awareness
By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER — Officers of the South River Police Department (SRPD) have been participating in activities that bring attention to cancer. During the past two months, the department has been using its active community platform to help raise awareness for cancer, from sporting pink shirts under their uniforms for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in…
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Holiday wine club event set for Dec. 4
Celebrate the holidays with Monmouth Museum’s Winter Wonders Wine Club from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. on Dec. 4 in the Main Gallery among the Winter Wonders holiday exhibition. Tickets are $100 with a $25 coupon in the gift gallery. Proceeds will support the Monmouth Museum’s ongoing arts and education programs. For tickets or more information, call…
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America will be stronger next year
Our USA patriot history is strongly worth repeating in 2017-18. Question: What would both Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson do in December 1800? Pray a lot to our God, for in 12 short years, young patriot America would be at war for a second time to defend our infant liberty, justice and freedom. Count our…
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Donations of toys accepted at Big Chill 5K
The Rutgers University Big Chill will be held at 9 a.m. on Dec. 3, starting from the College Avenue Gym, 130 College Avenue, Rutgers University New Brunswick campus. The Big Chill race requirement is a new, unwrapped toy valued at at least $15. Online registration ends at 5 p.m. Nov. 29. In person registration and…
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Keyport hopes to cap win streak with state football title
By Matthew Rocco The Keyport High School football team is on an eight-game winning streak. If they make it nine in a row, the Red Raiders will be state champions for the first time in 14 years. With a late go-ahead touchdown, the Red Raiders knocked out Point Pleasant Beach High School, 27-14, in the…
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Bulldogs aim for fourth straight state football crown
By Warren Rappleyea There was never any doubt prior to the season that the Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School football team’s goal was a fourth straight state sectional championship. The Bulldogs (8-3) are one win away from doing just that. Coach Jerry Schulte’s team earned the fourth seed for the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group III…
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Dinner proceeds to aid families in need at holidays
A benefit spaghetti dinner is planned for 4:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at East Brunswick Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 133, 483 Cranbury Road. Proceeds will go to the East Brunswick Holiday Food Basket Program and the South River Adopt-A-Family Program. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children. A 50/50 raffle will be held.…
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New Egypt closes football season with loss to Bordentown
By Wayne Witkowski Bordentown Regional High School continues to make a tough ending to the football season feel even worse at New Egypt High School. For the fourth straight year, Bordentown ended the season with a victory over New Egypt — this time, 34-22, Nov. 24. It could’ve looked even worse if not for two…
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Sounds of holiday music to fill library Dec. 5
The Friends of the Jamesburg Public Library will present a free holiday concert featuring Rouge et Noir, a group of Rutgers University alumni who have formed a clarinet ensemble, 7 p.m. Dec. 5 at the library, 229 Gatzmer Ave. The program will include old favorites and new holiday tunes. Light refreshments will be served. Seats…
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