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HILLSBOROUGH: Y kicks off ‘Strong Kids’ campaign
At the YMCA campaign kickoff E.J. Risher, 2, of Hillsborough, is entertained by a clown as part of the children’s activities. (Photo courtesy of Niko Rodriguez for the Somerset Valley Y)
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UPPER FREEHOLD: Town awarded state grants for road repairs, trail
By Joanne Degnan, Managing Editor UPPER FREEHOLD A package of $6.8 million in statewide grants for local road and safety projects that the governor’s office announced last week included a $16,079 grant to reimburse the township for Walnford Road repairs. The township declared a special emergency in order to complete the repairs to the…
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Central Jersey Umpire Association (CJUA) is looking for new or experienced baseball and softball umpires to join one of the largest umpire organizations in the state. It is looking for men or women age 16 or over who like the game, want to make some extra money and would like to become certified umpires by…
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Braves’ Caccia has a special motivation for hockey season
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Sometimes you have step away from something to realize how much you miss it. Manalapan High School’s Tom Caccia found that out last winter when he made “the hardest decision of my life” to sit out the 2011-12 ice hockey season. “I wanted to work,” the highscoring forward said. “I…
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Blacknall, Petruch, Poss win SC indoor track championships
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Saeed Blacknall Saeed Blacknall spent the week before the Shore Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships focused on one thing — his start. The Manalapan High School sprinter had finished second in the 55-meter dash at the Monmouth County Championships in his first race at that distance this winter, and…
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BlueClaws seek host families
The Lakewood BlueClaws are again looking for local families to assist in housing players during the 2013 baseball season. Anyone can help provide lodging for this year’s BlueClaws by either providing space or renting a room or apartment. In past years, the Blue- Claws have received many inquiries from the community about hosting a BlueClaws…
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BlueClaws announce Marano as club’s new general manager
The Lakewood BlueClaws (Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies) have announced the hiring of Brandon Marano, who takes over as the team’s new general manager, effective immediately. The announcement was made Jan. 30 by team president Joe Finley. Marano, previously the team’s assistant general manager of operations, becomes the second general manager in team history.…
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Braves have played their way into state, SCT playoff hunt
Manalapan ice hockey is 9-1 in last 10 BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer When the record slipped to 2-8, a sense of urgency gripped the Manalapan High School ice hockey team. “We wanted to make a playoff push and we realized time is ticking off,” said defenseman Andy Vovk. “We knew we had a lot…
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If you would like your sports news published, please submit a press release at least two weeks in advance of an event such as team registration or tryouts. Results of youth games and tournaments may also be submitted, as well as collegiate news about former high school athletes. Email to [email protected], fax to 732-780-4192, or…
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