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    Jerry Smith demonstrates to Timothy Pigazov, 5, of Old Bridge, how to make candy in molds passed down from his family. The demo took place at Longstreet Farm, Holmdel.

  • New interim superintendent set to take over reins in O.B.

    Core curriculum standards, a permanent superintendent among challenges for district BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Staff Writer Timothy Brennan Timothy Brennan had just finished a preliminary meeting with a trio of Old Bridge Board of Education members, a meeting that reaffirmed what his research had already found: This was a sound, quality school district. Alongtime educator and…

  • Local officials debate bill that would move BOE elections

    Politics, voting on the school budget are topics of discussion BY DEANNAMcLAFFERTY Staff Writer Moving school board elections from April to November has been a long-discussed statewide proposal, with advocates and detractors equally firm on their positions. Bill A-4394/S-3148, currently making it through the Legislature, would grant local school boards that option, and the New…

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    Efram, a golden retriever, gets up and close with Michael Carroll of Carl Sandburg Middle School’s Cougars Helping Animals club. Bob Fliegel, of Westfield, and his canine companion Efram visited Carl Sandburg Middle School on Dec. 7. Fiegel, who has cerebral palsy, received Efram from Canine Companions for Independence, a not-for-profit organization that provides specially…

  • Old Bridge man found dead after allegedly abducting kids

    By Chris Zawistowski An Old Bridge man who was wanted in connection with the alleged murder of his wife committed suicide on Dec. 16 in an upstate New York motel, where his two children were found safe, authorities said. Anthony Trapp, 39, of Old Bridge, was found dead in the motel room after his two…

  • Returning veterans are the key for Green Wave wrestling team

    BY MATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent Long Branch High School consistently develops talented wrestlers, creating a winning tradition that, although the Green Wave may be underdogs, keeps opponents on the lookout. The Green Wave dealt with significant graduation losses last season, and it will have to do the same this winter. Last season’s senior class, including Luis…

  • Manofmanymissions, Market Share win New Jersey Sire Stakes awards

    Manofmanymissions, who trotted the fastest mile in New Jersey Sire Stakes history, has been selected as the overall New Jersey Sire Stakes Horse of the Year for 2011. The award, which is voted annually by the Sire Stakes Board of Trustees, is based solely on performances in races for New Jerseysired horses, including NJSS races…

  • Goals remain the same for RBC girls basketball

    BYWARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent The bar is always set high for Red Bank Catholic High School’s girls basketball team, and this year is no exception, coach Joe Montano said. “Our goals are always to win the state tournament and get into the Tournament of Champions,” said Montano, who is entering his 22nd season at the Caseys’…

  • Hawks’ Allen named to NCAA All-America Team

    Monmouth University’s R.J. Allen (21) was named to the National Soccer Coaches Association Division I All-America Team for the second straight year. He joined his former teammate Ryan Kinne as the only Hawks to be recognized as All-American twice. The Hawks won the Northeast Conference Tournament crown and advanced to the second round of the…

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