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RFH harriers not sneaking up on x-c teams anymore
Girls return five from MOC champions BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Last year, the Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School girls cross-country team was the “little engine that could,” according to co-head coach Tim McLoone. While McLoone and Rumson-Fair Haven’s other co-head coach, Henry Mercer, knew they had something good, they never envisioned that the Bulldogs…
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Ocean, RBC, RFH open 2012 grid seasons with wins
Long Branch is also victorious BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent Three area football teams started the fall season with winning efforts on Sept. 7. Ocean Township For the fifth time in the past six seasons, the Ocean Township High School football team opened with a victory when they defeated host Manchester Township High School, 30-22. Coach…
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Golf tournament aids children of Marines
OCEAN TOWNSHIP — The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation will host the 14th annual Jersey Shore Golf Tournament on Oct. 4 and celebrate the organization’s 50th anniversary at Deal Golf and Country Club and Hollywood Golf Club, 652 Roseld Ave. Since 1962, the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation has honored Marines by educating their children, awarding more…
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Local race director makes good on bet
Pledge for War at the Shore benefits Tuesday’s Children BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Heavy rain showers early on Sept. 9 didn’t deter the 247 athletes who competed in the triathlon. LAUREN CASSELBERRY LONG BRANCH — The 121 runners who crossed the finish line before him meant that triathlon veteran Doug Rice would be donating…
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Golf outing supports L.B. rec program
LONG BRANCH — Charley’s Ocean Grill will host the annual golf outing to support Long Branch Recreation and local youth sports. The event will take place Oct. 1 at Sun Eagles Golf Club, Eatontown. Fee is $150, and includes a cart, a prime rib dinner, and prizes. For reservations and more information, call 732-222-4499, ext.…
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L.B. schools chief touts new literacy program
BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — A single classroom instructor used to teach 25-plus students the same language arts lesson in city schools. Michael Salvatore, Long Branch Public School District superintendent, recently explained, however, that a new language arts program was implemented as schools opened their doors last week. “I think the program…
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U.S. Service Academy Day scheduled
Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. (DNJ) will host a U.S. Service Academy Day on Sept. 22 at Naval Weapons Station Earle, Leonardo Pier Complex, Middletown. The event will provide a forum for students who are interested in attending one of the country’s service academies. “I hope that U.S. Service Academy Day will inspire young people of…
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WLB wants structural issues at PD building resolved
Faulty lighting fixtures, mold among issues cited BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer WEST LONG BRANCH — Borough officials are considering legal action to address ongoing structural issues at the new police building at 965 Broadway. Members of the Borough Council are requiring the contractor, Structural Concepts, to resolve the lighting, plumbing and humidity issues in…
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Benefit will expand reach of scholarship
Maria Grilli Gatta Scholarship founded in memory of late Oceanport mayor BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer Mary Gatta (r), founder of the Maria Grilli Gatta Scholarship, stands with 2012 scholarship recipient Britney Hill and her daughter during a scholarship brunch in April. PHOTO COURTESY OF MARY GATTA Organizers of a Sept. 23 fundraiser hope to…
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