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Rebels keep control of A North wrestling race
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Following a busy Jan. 7 during which they wrestled three matches in two locations, the Howell High School Rebels got back to the business at hand — securing another Shore Conference A North Division championship. On Jan. 10 in Lincroft, the Rebels dispatched Christian Brothers Academy, 44- 12, to remain…
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Indoor auto racing returns to Atlantic City
I ndoor auto racing will return to Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City for the 10th consecutive year under the promotion of Len Sammons. Sammons has confirmed that the events will be held on Feb. 3-4. Ted Christopher from Plainville, Conn., will return to defend the “Gambler’s Classic” title he won in 2011 in the headline…
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Howell girls roll strikes with 30-0 start to season
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer There is a reason why the Howell High School bowling teams, especially the girls, continue to win year after year. “You have to have kids who are willing to work hard and they (this year’s teams) are willing to work hard,” coach Dave Clampffer said of the reason behind his…
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Scoring woes stymie Jags in loss to Lions
BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Jackson Memorial and Middletown North dueled in a basketball game on Jan. 14 that matched the No. 1 and No. 2 ranked high school teams in the Shore Conference. The Lions prevailed, 36-32. Left, the Jaguars’ Elliot Bell comes up with a loose ball. Above, Jackson Memorial’s Brian Kenny looks for…
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VA plans to deploy Mobile Vet Center
LAKEWOOD — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is deploying a Mobile Vet Center (MVC) to Lakewood to ensure that underserved New Jersey veterans and their families have better access to counseling, employment assistance and other services. “The decision to locate the MVC at the VA’s Vet Center just off Route 70 will allow…
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Florida resident charged with DWI
JACKSON — A 21-year-old Florida man’s late-night cruise turned into a Christmas Eve in jail after Jackson police found a stolen weapon on him following a one-car accident. According to police, at about 12:30 a.m. Dec. 24, Officer Jeff Henba found an empty 2006 Nissan that had careened off the road and hit a utility…
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Curley named director of Monmouth freeholders
John P. Curley took the reins of the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders on Jan. 5 at Monmouth County’s annual Organization Day held at Biotechnology High School, Freehold Township, pledging to hold the line on spending and provide more oversight over county government. “I will not entertain any new taxes; I will not remain silent…
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• Longaberger Basket Bingo, hosted by American Legion Auxiliary Unit 455, 2 Meadowbrook Drive, New Egypt, will be held on Jan. 21 (snow date Jan. 22). Doors will open at 11 a.m. Bingo will start at 1 p.m. Admission of $25 includes game boards. Food and raffles will be available. Must be 21 years old…
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Fire chief enjoys serving public
BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer Steven Morgan Jr. PLUMSTED — On Jan. 4, flanked by his wife, Shelley, and daughters Lauren, Danielle and Amanda, Steven Morgan Jr., 39, was promoted to the rank of Career Fire Chief of the District by the Plumsted Township Board of Fire Commissioners and sworn in by Mayor David Leutwyler.…
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