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Friends, neighbors will gather at Olde Freehold Day
By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer A local event will reach a milestone when old and new friends gather for a day of entertainment, activities, food and fun. Olde Freehold Day — which was held for the first time during the nation’s bicentennial year of 1976 — will celebrate 40 years when the 2016 edition is…
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Allentown fundraiser will bring back ‘Roaring 20s’
By Andrew Martins Staff Writer ALLENTOWN – Flappers, the Jazz Age and an historic property in Allentown will all serve as the backdrop for a fundraiser to be hosted by the Allentown Village Initiative. On Aug. 13, the nonprofit Allentown Village Initiative will host a fundraiser at the Tudor Stone House, 143 S. Main St.…
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Did you know?
USA Network will premiere its new conspiracy thriller Shooter on Tuesday, July 19 at 10 p.m.. The series stars Ryan Phillipe and is based on the best-selling novel Point of Impact by Stephen Hunter and the subsequent 2007 Paramount film which starred Mark Wahlberg. The story follows the courageous journey of Bob Lee Swagger, a…
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Old Bridge’s Hernandez makes U.S. Olympics gymnastics team
By Warren Rappleyea The phenomenon that is Laurie Hernandez will continue when the Old Bridge resident represents the United States at the Olympic Games this August in Rio de Janeiro. Hernandez, 16, finished second in the all-around competition at the Olympic Trials in San Jose, California, July 10 to secure her place on the U.S.…
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Jackson 2016 Relay For Life was a success
The Jackson Relay For Life event that was held on May 21 raised more than $45,000 for cancer research. We want say thank you to the Jackson Relay For Life Committee, Relay For Life participants and volunteers, township officials, Jackson Liberty High School and area business operators who donated their time and money. Without you,…
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Tri-Town News Datebook, July 14
• A fun day and flea market sponsored by Canaan Christian Church, 88 Frank Applegate Road, Jackson, will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 16 (rain date July 23). Free rides and games, face painting, Spanish food and flea market. All are welcome to attend. Spaces available, call 908-216-1558 and leave message…
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Jackson Intermediate team falls short of Section 3 crown
By Wayne Witkowski Jackson’s hopes for a Little League Intermediate Section 3 championship were cut short when host Middletown won, 5-3, in the championship finale July 10. Jackson, coming out of the losers bracket, had won an earlier game against Middletown that day, 8-4, to force the do-or-die showdown and hoped to make it a…
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Holbrook 12U team stays tough in District 18 play
By Wayne Witkowski Holbrook’s Little League 12U team again showed that it never gives up in the District 18 Little League Tournament. In an all-Jackson championship showdown at Holbrook July 11, the host team beat Jackson, 12-10, to force a second game for the title the following night. With the win, Holbrook avenged a Jackson…
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