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    Sayreville War Memorial High School’s Matt Musyoka returns a serve from Perth Amboy’s Otniel Polo during their April 16 match at Thomas Edison Park in Edison. Musyoka won his match in straight sets, helping the Bombers score a 5-0 team victory. JEFF GRANIT staff

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    South Brunswick shortstop Sean Keenan raises up some dust after making a diving stop and then trying to throw the Edison batter out at first while on his back during the April 14 game. The Vikings picked up a 13-6 win. The game, played at the North Brunswick Community Park, was part of the GMC/Union…

  • Middlesex CC’s McCormick is NJCAA Pitcher of the Week

    Middlesex County College’s Amanda McCormick was named the national Division III Pitcher of the Week for April 2-8. The North Brunswick Township High School graduate won two games and allowed just one earned run in 12 innings of work. PHOTO MIDDLESEX COMMUNITY COLLEGE Middlesex County College pitcher Amanda McCormick (North Brunswick) was named the national…

  • Chin to the rescue as Monroe lacrosse team continues to grow

    BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent I magine where the Monroe Township High School girls lacrosse team would be without goaltender Amanda Chin. The senior had the responsibility of replacing all-conference netminder Sam Capers, who graduated, and has responded by making 61 saves, the fourth best in the state. Even with Chin’s heroics, the Falcons are 3-4…

  • Vendors needed for May 19 flea market

    The Columbiettes of Immaculate Conception Knights of Columbus Council 4907 of Spotswood will sponsor a fundraiser flea market/ crafts fair from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 19 at the Immaculate Conception Church parking lot on Manalapan Road in Spotswood. Vendors are needed for the event. Spaces are $15. For more information, contact Rose at…

  • Monroe Library offers scrapbooking classes

    Alicia Somers will offer scrapbooking classes for adults and children ages 12 and older at the Monroe Library, 4 Municipal Plaza, Monroe Township. Adult classes will be held 7 p.m. April 24, May 1 and May 8, and youth classes will be held 7 p.m. April 26, May 3 and May 10. Bring your photos…

  • Restaurant fundraiser to benefit cat rescue

    Uno Chicago Grill, 61 Route 1, Metuchen, will host a fundraiser to benefit Whiskers Rescue on April 20-22. Uno Chicago Grill will donate 15 percent of sales when customers present a certificate to the server. If sales eventually exceed $1,000, the restaurant will increase the donation to 20 percent. To download the restaurant certificate, visit…

  • Monroe to hold Kite Flying Event on April 28

    Monroe Township Recreation will hold its eighth annual Kite Flying Event on April 28 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Danny Ryan Football Field, North State Home Road, Monroe. The event is open to all Monroe residents. There will be awards, prizes, food and fun for all. Only user-friendly kite string will be allowed. Call…

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    Michael Fredricks, a supervisor with the East Brunswick Youth Council, pulls a discarded bottle from a bush at Bicentennial Park, East Brunswick, during the 10th annual Farrington Lake Cleanup on April 14. SCOTT FRIEDMAN

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