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N.Y. woman tells story of surviving Holocaust
Message to O.B. students: Do the right thing BYADAM JOSEPH DRICI Staff Writer Nearly 70 fifth-graders at Memorial Elementary School crowded into a classroom Monday to listen with rapt attention as local Holocaust survivor Sally Frishberg told them her story. The May 14 event was part of the Laurence Harbor school’s observance of National Holocaust…
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O’Brien accuses council of circumventing him
Governing body reviewing candidates to serve as next business administrator BY DEANNAMcLAFFERTY Staff Writer A fter missing two Sayreville Borough Council meetings, Mayor Kennedy O’Brien returned Monday night and claimed certain council members have been trying to leave him out of government proceedings. The Republican mayor accused Democratic council members Lisa Eicher, Dan Buchanan, Bill…
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O.B. may bring veterans housing to Laurence Harbor
Former senior center would be converted or demolished BYADAM JOSEPH DRICI Staff Writer Old Bridge officials are hoping to turn the site of the former Laurence Harbor Senior Center into affordable housing for veterans with disabilities. The Township Council voted last week to authorize a preliminary assessment and investigation of the property at 200 Laurence…
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Joseph Verone, 13, of Sayreville, snags a fish from the pond at Kennedy Park during the Sayreville Recreation Department’s annual Fishing Derby on May 12. SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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State sectionals are next for RFH, Shore lacrosse teams
BY MATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent Despite exiting the Shore Conference Tournament earlier than expected, the Shore Regional and Rumson-Fair Haven high schools’ girls lacrosse teams remain strong contenders for NJSIAA state sectional tournament titles. The two squads are high seeds in the state tournament that began earlier this week. In the first round of North Jersey…
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RBC wins county track; Andre captures sprint titles
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Getting wins on the track and in the field, Red Bank Catholic High School’s girls won the 2012 Monmouth County Track and Field Championship. The Caseys rolled up 73 points in topping runner-up Neptune High School (51) by 22 points towin their third straight championship. The two-day meet was held…
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Casey girls win SCT lacrosse, get top seed in state sectional
Red Bank Catholic tops Manasquan for SCT title BYWARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent Red Bank Catholic High School’s Grace Fallon (right) tries to gain control of the ball in front of Manasquan High School’s Gretchen Fay during the May 11 Shore Conference Tournament final played at Monmouth University. The Caseys scored a late goal to beat the…
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Monmouth Park opens with increase in attendance, handle
Trujillo wins four races on opening day They’re off and running at Monmouth Park for another season of thoroughbred racing. The Oceanport track began its 2012 season May 12. PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff The new era at Monmouth Park began May 12 when the track opened its 67th season of thoroughbred racing, with increases…
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The Little Silver Public Library will offer gently used books, new “library edition” children’s picture books and chapter books, as well as DVDs and books on CD at the annual Little Silver Sidewalk Sales. The sales will be held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 17 and 18, and from 10 a.m. to noon May…
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