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Confesor, Minot capture Reservoir Run victories
The Monmouth County Park System’s annual Manasquan Reservoir 5-mile run was won by Angel Confesor of Brooklyn, N.Y. Confesor ran around the reservoir trail in Howell in 29:05.5 on Sept. 23 to win by just under a minute. He was the only runner under 30 minutes. Tammy Minot of Wilmington, Del., finished 10th overall in…
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Jackson Liberty earns bid to grid playoffs
BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Jackson Liberty High School’s football team has a new game on its schedule this season — the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group IV playoffs. The Lions qualified for the first time, getting there dramatically on Oct. 26 with a 38-31 double-overtime victory over Point Pleasant Borough High School. Matt Castronuova moved to…
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Stocking stuffer sale slated at Allaire
The Allaire Village Auxiliary will hold its annual stocking stuffer sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 2 and 3 and from noon to 3 p.m. Nov. 4 in the all-purpose building just off the Allaire State Park parking lot. Visitors will be able to do holiday shopping for crafts handmade by the Allaire…
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13th annual Jewish Film Festival
The 13th annual Rutgers Jewish Film Festival, currently running through Nov. 11, brings critically acclaimed, international film productions, as well as discussions with filmmakers and scholars, to Regal Cinema Commerce Center, 2399 Route 1 South, North Brunswick. The festival is sponsored by Rutgers’ Allen and Joan Bildner Center for the Study of Jewish Life and…
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Springsteen photographer to present “Streets of Fire”
Photographer Eric Meola, whose career is synonymous with visionary images of musical icon Bruce Springsteen and vibrant depictions of the world’s exotic places, will sign copies of his latest book, “Streets of Fire,” at 8 p.m. Nov. 9 in Monmouth University’s Wilson Hall, West Long Branch. The signing will include an illustrated discussion of the…
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Atlantic Brass Quintet tops bill at concert
FREEHOLD — This year’s annual Christmas concert hosted by the First Presbyterian Church will feature two nationally known performers. The Atlantic Brass Quintet will entertain guests with a unique Christmas program at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8. The quintet is based in Boston. The group has won a Grammy award. Monmouth County’s Rock ’n Roll Chorus,…
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Write-in votes may determine winner
HOWELL — Write-in votes may determine which resident of Howell fills a threeyear term as one of the municipality’s two representatives on the Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education. The term of Howell representative Bill Bruno is ending and he is not seeking reelection to the board. No one from Howell filed to…
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Janet C. Applegate
Mrs. Applegate, 80, of Sayreville, died Oct. 11, 2012, at home. She was a ceramics teacher for many years. She was predeceased by a son, Thomas G. Applegate, and by two sisters, Dorothy Kondas and Charlotte Signore. Surviving are a daughter, Janel Tischler, and her husband, John, of Jackson; two sons, Gary Applegate, and his…
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Paul W. Pitts
Mr. Pitts, 65, of Jackson, formerly of Freehold, died Oct. 18, 2012, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. He was employed as the director of engineering for the past 10 years at Main Steel, Tinton Falls. Prior to that, he worked for Main Tape for 14 years. Surviving are his wife of 21 years, Jody…
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