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Family tradition: Using local woods for holiday decorating
BY JOSEPH SAPIA Correspondent The boughs of a pitch pine (l-r), along with some winterberry and pine cone, are among the items included in Joseph Sapia’s annual Christmas wreath. The materials are gathered from the Pine Barrens around Helmetta. Over generations, the local Pine Barrens have provided for its people: hunters, anglers, mushroom-pickers… I grew…
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Towns address safety in schools after Connecticut tragedy
BY KATHY CHANG and STELLA MORRISON Staff Writers I n the aftermath of the recent tragedy in Newtown, Conn., officials in North and South Brunswick are trying to protect local children physically, and emotionally. On Dec. 14, 20-year-old Adam Lanza forced his way into the Sandy Hook Elementary School, killing 20 children and six staff…
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Holiday spirit
Above: The Olde Town Carolers — Daniel Taylor (l-r), Brian Smith, Sara Neally and Karina Sweeney, all of Pennsylvania — sing holiday songs for shoppers at the Shoppes at North Brunswick on Dec. 8. Right: Chris, Thuan and Millicent Witte, of North Brunswick, stop to hear the Olde Town Carolers as they charm shoppers. PHOTOS…
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New dealership drives into So. Brunswick
Campbell Freightliners breaks ground on its third location in N.J./N.Y. area BY STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer Campbell Freightliners is trucking its way into South Brunswick. The truck dealership, parts and service center broke ground on Dec. 14 for a new center on Cranbury Road. “We could really not find a better location for our dealership,”…
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‘Tis the season for time-honored holiday traditions
Festivities are as diverse as those who partake in them BY JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer An extensive Christmas display that includes lights synced to music is a treasured tradition of the DePasquale family of Edison. Pictured are (l-r) Emilio, 10, Tony, Michelle and Anthony Jr., 12. SCOTT FRIEDMAN Whether in celebration of Christmas, Diwali, Hanukkah…
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How to get your sports news in the paper
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. Give complete information, such as dates, full…
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Hawks’ Clark, Jeffery selected to Regional All-American Team
Ryan Clark and Matt Jeffery were teammates at Freehold Township High School, helping to lead the Patriots to the Shore Conference Tournament boys soccer championship. Clark went on to star at Monmouth University before being joined there two years later by Jeffery. Clark, now a senior at Monmouth, and Jeffery, a sophomore, were teammates one…
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Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School’s Connor Briggs (r) and Monmouth Regional High School’s Mike Montefinese (l) struggle to gain an edge during their 145-pound match at the Matawan Icebreaker Wrestling Tournament held on Dec. 15 at Matawan Regional High School. Briggs won by a decision, 4-1, and went on to be the runner-up in the…
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Defense is sparking BCC womens basketball team
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer When the calendar changes to 2013, Bob Dubina, the head coach of the Brookdale Community College womens basketball team, expects his girls to become one of the best teams in the Garden State Athletic Conference and Region XIX. With only two players returning and a host of incoming freshmen, Dubina…
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