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Cutrone thrives under fast pace of field hockey, lacrosse
By Jimmy Allinder If the sport involves a stick, chances are Jenna Cutrone plays it. Growing up with boundless energy, the Monroe Township native tried cross-country and cheerleading but never felt a connection with either sport. When she entered the eighth grade, however, Cutrone joined the field hockey and lacrosse teams and knew she had…
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East Brunswick grads recognized for success at film festival
By STEVEN VIERA Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Thanks to the cinematic successes of several residents, the township may need to consider installing a walk of fame. Five graduates of East Brunswick High School and residents of the township attended the TERMINUS Film Festival, which took place June 16-19 in Atlanta, Georgia, where their productions…
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Ras makes college decision with 2 years left at Middletown North
By Wayne Witkowski Tyler Ras made an early decision this summer to continue his baseball career with an athletic financial package at NCAA Division I powerhouse University of Alabama. It’s an early decision, as the 6-foot-3 right-handed-throwing switch-hitter enters his junior year at Middletown High School North. But it’s a well-informed decision that was deeply…
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Officials come all aboard for Transit Village groundbreaking
By STEVEN VIERA Staff Writer ABERDEEN — A plan to construct a residential community catering to commuters is finally leaving the station. On Monday, Aug. 8, businessmen and officials representing local, state and federal governments gathered at the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Harrison Avenue to break ground on Transit Village, a mixed-use development that…
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Eagles seek to fill important roles ahead of football season
By Wayne Witkowski Gaping holes left by the spring graduations of running back Cole Rogers and quarterback/kicker Matt Mosquera need to be filled as Middletown High School South’s football team — the acclaimed No. 1 team in the state last season and reigning NJSIAA North Jersey, Section II, Group IV champion — launches it preseason…
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Lions’ field hockey team looks to remain competitive
By Wayne Witkowski Jackson Liberty High School field hockey coach Ashley Forsyth enjoyed a memorable coaching debut, with the Lions going 13-7-1 in a season that ended, 1-0, to Toms River High School South late in second overtime in the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group III quarterfinals. Although Forsyth calls it a rebuilding year with 11…
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Hayek excited about prospects for Lions’ girls soccer team
By Wayne Witkowski It’s an exciting time for Jackson Liberty High School girls soccer coach Sarah Hayek. Hayek, who starred in high school across town at Jackson Memorial High School, was inducted into Rider University’s Athletic Hall of Fame June 11. In a college career ending in 2003, she scored 41 career goals in 84…
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Thinks too many of his tax dollars go to schools
Just received my 2016-17 preliminary tax bill from East Brunswick. As usual, I’m being extorted 68 percent of my total bill to support the school cartel. I haven’t used the school system in more than 20 years. Oh, Blue Ribbon Schools keep my property values high. Baloney. Property values fluctuate according to the ebb and…
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Blood drive in Hazlet set for Aug. 25
HAZLET — Immediate Care Medical Walk-in of Hazlet will be hosting a blood drive from 10 a.m.-2 p.m Aug. 25 at its location in Airport Plaza, 1376 Route 36. Immediate Care is an urgent care practice with locations in Hazlet, Toms River and East Windsor. There is an urgent need for blood donations in New Jersey, and the drive is sponsored…
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