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    After having the most successful year in the New Jersey Marlins’ short history in 2012, the team looks toward 2013 by announcing that it will be hosting travel baseball team tryouts at Frozen Ropes, 120 Kenyon Drive in Lakewood, on March 3, 10, 17 and 24 for ages 9-17. Tryout time is from noon to…

  • Wrestlers take first steps toward AC at District 21

    BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Jackson Memorial High School and Howell High School have been rivals on the wrestling mat since the 1970s. On Feb. 23, the state powers will continue their rivalry at the final team championship of the high school season, the NJSIAA District 21 Tournament hosted by Manalapan High School. The Jaguars…

  • Warriors look to defend their District 25 wrestling title

    BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent New Egypt New Egypt High School’s wrestling team is ready and eager to defend its District 25 tournament championship from Feb. 22-23 at Steinert High School, according to first-year head coach Jason Frable. But the team did not look that way at the start of the season. New Egypt is 14-7…

  • ‘Ants’ on stage

    As seen in TheBeachBeat.com Mia, played by Maria Silverman, and Adam, played by Michael Samuel Kaplan, star in “Ants,” playing through March 10 at the New Jersey Repertory. The New Jersey Repertory Company is currently presenting the world premiere of “Ants” by Romanian playwright Saviana Stanescu, directed by Jeff Zinn. Starring Michael Samuel Kaplan, Maria…

  • Camp trends: specialty camps

    Camps are designed in a variety of styles and formats and provide activities that vary to meet many interests. Most camps offer a general program of outdoor activities of hiking, swimming, sports and games, arts and crafts, and nature awareness. Some camps have special emphasis on programs such as horseback riding, water sports, music, or…

  • Being away from home builds self-esteem, independence

    One of the many joys of parenthood is helping children navigate new waters.And, while often these situations are met with hesitation, slight anxiety — or in the case of some first-time campers, homesickness — it is these moments that develop the 21st century skills needed in adulthood. New situations, such as going away to camp,…

  • Check out some of the area’s schools and camps

    Apple-A-Day Nursery School Apple-A-Day Nursery School in Jackson has been providing quality programs for preschool children for 29 years.The staff at Apple-A-Day knows that helping your children grow emotionally, socially and intellectually is essential in the early years.The school’s qualified, experienced teachers nurture the individual needs of preschool students, encouraging them to become enthusiastic learners…

  • John Thomas Dwyer, M.D.

    Dr. Dwyer, 81, of Jackson, formerly of West Trenton, died Feb. 12, 2013, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Prior to retiring in 1993, he was the chief radiologist at Helene Fuld Medical Center, Trenton. He served as a reservist with the U.S. Army and the U.S. Marines. Surviving are his wife of 44 years,…

  • Kathleen Magyar

    Mrs. Magyar, 65, of Jackson, died Feb. 5, 2013, at Deborah Heart and Lung Center, Browns Mills. She was a homemaker. Surviving are her husband, Paul Magyar; a son, Alan Magyar of Jackson; two brothers, Jeff Stanlick of Oviedo, Fla., and Randy Stanlick of Winter Haven, Fla.; three sisters, Sandra Fletcher of Merritt Island, Fla.,…

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