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NBPD officer has zero tolerance for impaired drivers
After losing a close friend to a drunken driver, officer earns many awards for DWI arrests BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer A North Brunswick police officer has been honored several times during his career for arresting motorists suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. Dimitrios Katsoulis received the State of New Jersey…
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S.B. student hits ‘the mark’ for equine science
Rachel VanDemark is named Equestrian of the Year by N.J. Dept. of Agriculture A South Brunswick High School studentwon theNewJerseyDepartment of Agriculture Equestrian of the Year contest on Jan. 15. Rachel VanDemark, 16, received the distinction at the state Breeders’ Luncheon in Eastampton. At the event, youth representatives of horserelated organizations provide résumés of their…
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Rep. Rush Holt takes ‘Stock’ of innovations in S.B.
Invites Max Stock, founder of Signum Biosciences, to State of the Union address BY DEANNAMcLAFFERTY Staff Writer U.S. Rep. Rush Holt (D-12th District) invited the president and CEO of a South Brunswick biotechnology business to President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 24. Max Stock, of Rocky Hill, founded…
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School boards mull over moving elections to Nov.
So. Bruns. to hold meeting Feb. 6; No. Bruns. met Feb. 1 BY DEANNA McLAFFERTY & JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writers School boards across the state are deciding whether to move their elections from April to November, after Gov. Chris Christie recently signed legislation that provides that option. The South Brunswick Board of Education is scheduled…
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Aishwarya Venkatesh, a senior at Bridgewater-Raritan High School, performs “Tha Thai Tendraduvar,” a presentation style of classical Indian dance called bharatanatyam, during “Rhythmic Expressions!” at North Brunswick Township High School on Jan. 29. SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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Jr. Titans hockey players tendered by NAHL teams
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer I ce hockey has taken Farmingdale resident Trevor Heuser all over the country, but one place he never expected to be playing in was Corpus Christi, Texas. However, that Texas city is exactly where the 16-year-old hockey standout will be playing starting in August. Heuser, who is a sophomore at…
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Spartan girls bowling team going to SCT with confidence
BYWARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent The Ocean High School girls bowling team entered the season with several holes in its lineup, but several players have stepped up and the Spartans are heading into the Shore Conference Tournament with a 30-12 record. Coach D. D. D’Esposito’s team got off to a strong start by downing Manasquan and have…
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LBHS’s Brodie likes Rutgers despite coaching shakeup
By KennyWalter Staff Writer Long Branch High School’s Ryan Brodie (r) is standing by his commitment to Rutgers University to play football despite the departure of head coach Greg Schiano to the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Brodie was expected to make his decision official on Feb. 1, National Signing Day. WALTER J. ONEILL JR. LONG…
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Bucs’ ice hockey team aiming for winning record
BY MATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent The Red Bank Regional High School Bucs have turned things around in recent weeks after opening their hockey season with three consecutive losses. With only one winning season in the program’s history, this year’s team is determined to fight their way to a winning record. The program may very well be…
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