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‘Who says you can’t go home?’
Habitat for Humanity volunteers help Sandy victims return home BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer Habitat for Humanity volunteer John Calkin sands newly installed sheetrock at the Union Beach residence of Ron Reda on Feb. 7. Numerous Habitat for Humanity volunteers have stepped up to help repair and rebuild central New Jersey homes that were damaged…
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sport shorts
The Jackson Renegades, a girls fast-pitch softball team, is looking for players to complete their rosters for their 10U, 12U, 16U and 18U divisions. Interested players should email [email protected]. For additional information, go to the Renegades’ website at www.eteamz.com/jacksonrenegades.
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Team state championships are next for area wrestling squads
The Pine Belt Arena is the goal for area wrestling teams this week. Located on the campus of Toms River High School North, the arena will host the NJSIAA Group state championships on Feb. 17. Getting there will be the challenge for the local teams that have qualified for the state tournament. The road to…
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Rugo, Redbirds wrestling team prepared for CJ II sectionals
Varsity Report BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Allentown High School’s Kathleen Kyle goes for a basket between Nottingham High School defenders during a Redbirds’ win earlier this winter. The Redbirds begin play in the Mercer County Tournament on Feb. 16 against an opponent yet to be announced SCOTT FRIEDMAN Allentown A relatively healthy and battle-tested Allentown…
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Harry J. Wright Sr.
Mr. Wright, 68, a lifetime resident of Allentown, died Feb. 6, 2013, at home. He was a local farmer. Mr. Wright served for several years on the Board of Directors for the Tri-County Co-op. Surviving are his wife of 47 years, Linda Wright; a son and daughter-in-law, Harry and Margaret Wright of Mercerville; a daughter…
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Everclear concert will aid Shores United relief effort
As seen in TheBeachBeat.com In the throes of a nightmare storm, while the winds howled, the water levels rose and the lack of power cloaked almost everyone in darkness, strangers came together via social networking and started something huge. With a resolve that surpassed that of Sandy’s will to destroy, they gave birth the next…
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Holiday party became donation effort
With so many students and their families suffering the effects of superstorm Sandy, the members of the Upper Freehold Regional Education Association (UFREA) found it difficult to hold a holiday party this winter, according to a press release. However, the UFREA decided to still host the party, but to focus on giving back to the…
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This month in TheBeachBeat.com
The February edition of Greater Media Newspapers’ digital magazine, TheBeach- Beat.com, will be online Feb. 14. Since it launched during the summer of 2012, TheBeachBeat.com has proven to be a valuable resource for the goings-on at the Jersey Shore, focusing on communities from Asbury Park to Point Pleasant and beyond, and keeping readers informed about…
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Foundation awards grants to two Millstone teachers
MILLSTONE — The Millstone Township Foundation for Educational Excellence, a nonprofit organization, awarded two grants this week totaling $4,203 to Millstone Township schools. The grants were for programs known as “Inspiration STEMs from Education” and “Eagle Engineers: Mad for Maglev!” Both grants will apply STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education. Maglev stands for magnetic…
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