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R.B. council revives parking garage proposal
BY KRISTEN DALTON Staff Writer RED BANK — The Borough Council is revisiting the issue of a parking garage for the downtown, this time with assurances that taxpayers will not foot the bill. Buzz about a garage at the White Street municipal parking lot, coming against a backdrop of empty storefronts and hard economic times,…
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FoodBank challenges local schools to end hunger
School Holiday Hunger Challenge collects 100,000-plus pounds of food BY KRISTEN DALTON Staff Writer Eighth-grader Matt Hughes and teacher Natalie Carroll (center), represent Forrestdale School in Rumson, which won a Spirit of Giving Award for collecting more than two tons of food for the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties’ fifth annual School Holiday Hunger…
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Future of racing in doubt at Monmouth Park
Legislature must approve 2012 season by Dec. 20 BY KENNYWALTER Monmouth Park grandstand The fate of the 2012 racing season at Monmouth Park was in doubt this week after an investor dropped out of an agreement to take over operation of the Oceanport racetrack. Sen. Jennifer Beck (R-12th District) confirmed Monday that businessman Morris Bailey…
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Children enjoy healthy snacks as they gather around Rascal the Clown on Dec. 8 during a health and wellness fair held at the Red Bank Primary School that included a cooking demonstration and information on yoga, cross fitness training, healthy eating and more. 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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Peddie Aquatics swimmers set team records at Classic
Peddie Aquatics Association hosted the Thanksgiving Classic, a USA Swimming meet, at the Peddie Aquatics Center in Hightstown. More than 1100 swimmers from 16 teams competed in the two-day event. Peddie swimmers won 64 events and medaled in 180 at the meet. The weekend also saw two team records tumble. Swimming in the 6 and…
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Area gymnasts named to All-State team
Gymnasts from the Greater Media Newspapers area dominated the New Jersey Girls Gymnastics Coaches Association’s 2011 All-State Team. All Around State Champion Danielle Verdon from Freehold, North Brunswick’s Alexis Gabel and Freehold’s Jen King, head the all around picks. They finished onetwo three at the state meet. Also on the AA team was Holmdel’s Kendal…
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Experienced Raiders have high expectations
BYWARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent Jasmine Walker (above), who will be playing college ball at Monmouth University next year, and Tatyana Kelly (below), who is headed for Maryland Eastern Shore, are two of the reasons the North Brunswick Township High School girls basketball team is very excited about the 2011-12 season. The Raiders were 16-9 a year…
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Artist has ‘Faith’ in the power of expression
Faith Maltese Kuri creates hand-painted ornaments, other artwork BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer In her paintings Faith Maltese Kuri displays a fascination with eyes. JENNIFER AMATO Ornaments are slippery. Made of glass, the orbs are smooth and difficult to paint. Yet Faith Maltese Kuri designs four or five at a time, decorating 3¼-inch balls with…
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