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Freehold cops agree on new deal with town
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer A collective bargaining agreement has been reached between Freehold Borough and PBALocal 159 of the New Jersey State Police Benevolent Association. The agreement was ratified by PBA Local 159 on Dec. 14 and approved by the Borough Council on Dec. 19. The deal runs from Jan. 1, 2011 through…
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New bullying law stirs up complaints
Marlboro K-8 school board adds voice to growing discontent with legislation BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Finding inspiration in the actions of two other school districts, members of the Marlboro K-8 School District Board of Education unanimously passed a resolution taking issue with provisions required by New Jersey’s Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act. The board…
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Eighth-grader Brianna Stoute (c) and other members of Stardust, representing the Eisenhower Middle School, Freehold Township, perform a holiday song in the lobby of CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township, on Dec. 14. ERIC SUCAR staff
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How to get your sports news in the paper
If you would like your sports news published, please submit a press release at least two weeks in advance of an event such as team registration or tryouts. Results of youth games and tournaments may also be submitted, as well as collegiate news about former high school athletes. Give complete information, such as dates, full…
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Hawk basketball team shows signs of progress
BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent Bobby Jones, entering his third season as coach of the John P. Stevens High School boys basketball team, likes to describe the Hawks as a “work in progress.” “Last year’s 4-19 record was an improvement for our basketball program,” said Jones. “We made baby steps, and anytime you take over a…
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Sky Blue to hold open tryouts
Sky Blue FC of Women’s Professional Soccer (WPS) has announced the dates of its open player tryouts for the upcoming season, with the team holding trials on Feb. 23 and 24. The host site of the two-day tryouts will be the Metuchen SportsPlex, and registration for the trials is now officially open. “We now have…
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Trojans hope to benefit from beefed-up schedule
BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent Roger Kilgore III is headed to Yale University and Kenny Virdon and Dillon Salva hope to play on the college level as well — as football players. Their athleticism, though, is expected to propel Bishop Ahr High School this winter in another sport: basketball. Kilgore, Virdon and Salva are three members…
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The Middlesex County College men’s basketball team beat Sussex County Community College 69-46 on Dec. 22. The win improved the Blue Colts’ record to 7-9. Here, Tyreek Gregg of Edison drives to the hoop.
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Cats, dogs available at Edison Animal Shelter
If you are looking to add a four-footed friend to your family, consider adopting a shelter pet. The Edison Animal Shelter currently has many adoptable dogs and cats in need of homes. The shelter is open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and until 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.…
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