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Three Democrats bid for two spots on Nov. ballot
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Ronald Griffiths No one can remember the last time there was a contested Democratic primary election in Freehold Borough. That will change on June 5 when Democrats Ronald Griffiths, Sharon Shutzer and Daniel Xavier seek their party’s nomination to run for two three-year terms on the Borough Council in…
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Open Door has met local need for food for 25 years
Residents know they can rely on agency during tough times BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Volunteer Joanna Parks (l) and Sandy Taylor, vice president of the board of trustees of Open Door for 25 years, separate food items at the Freehold Area Open Door food pantry in Freehold Borough. The food pantry, now in…
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St. Joe’s positioned for run at state volleyball title
BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent St. Joseph High School’s Gregory Vajtay tries to block the shot from Old Bridge High School’s Junior Oboh during the Greater Middlesex Conference Tournament final played May 19 at J.P. Stevens High School in Edison. ERIC SUCAR staff When St. Joseph High School’s highly touted volleyball team (33- 5) dropped four…
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Trojans wanted better things out of 2012 baseball season
BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent “H onestly, I don’t think we achieved our goals,” said Bishop Ahr High School baseball coach Scott Runkel. “Hold on,” Runkel interrupted. “That isn’t coming out like I want it. What I mean to say is, I had hoped for better things for this team because they worked so hard and…
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Photos
Metuchen High School third baseman Liane Cifrodelli throws over to first base to get a Riverside runner out during the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group I playoff game played May 24 in Metuchen. The Bulldogs advanced in the tournament with a 4-1 win. PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff Metuchen High School’s Gabby Francis connects against Riverside…
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Eagles girls are always among GMC’s best track & field teams
BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent Since Mark Digiovacchino has coached girls track at Edison High School, he has always tried to balance the team’s goals with those of the individual. It is a philosophy that has served his athletes well. “Even though team goals are important,” says Digiovacchino, “we also try to put a lot of…
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Actor has some ‘Law & Order’ of his own now
Mayor John E. McCormac officiates at marriage for celebrity couple BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Woodbridge Mayor John E. McCormac officiated at the marriage of actor Venson Sydnor, aka Syd Diesel, of “Law and Order” and “Blue Bloods” fame, on May 16. Pictured are McCormac (l-r), Ana Simmons, Sydnor, Inez Sydnor and Kenny Simmons. PHOTO…
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Cheerleaders to hold car wash June 9
Edison High School cheerleaders will hold a car wash 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 9 at the parking lot of the high school, 50 Boulevard of the Eagles. The cost is $5 per car. Hot dogs and beverages, air fresheners and clothing will be sold during the event
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Bully-resistant workshop June 2
Kicks Are For Kids will hold a fundraiser, “Cool Kids” bully-resistant workshop, at Black Belt Institute, 23 New St., Metuchen, 12:30-2 p.m. June 2. The workshop is designed for children ages 6 through 12 years and their parents. The workshop will explore who bullies, who gets bullied, why kids bully, and signs of bullying. Interactive…
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