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    Members of the Sayreville War Memorial High School football team celebrate after winning the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group IV championship game on Dec. 3 in Piscataway. The Bombers defeated Manalapan, 23-11, to secure their second consecutive state title. ERIC SUCAR staff

  • Manalapan resident killed in Old Bridge accident

    By Chris Zawistowski A 40-year-old Manalapan resident died following a serious traffic accident in Old Bridge Tuesday morning. Daniel O’Connor, 40, was traveling south on Route 9 at 11:42 a.m. when his Nissan Altima struck the back of an Isuzu box truck that was stopped at a red light at the intersection of Route 9…

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    The FreeholdArea Running Club’s 23rd annual Toys For Tots 5K will be held on Dec. 11 at Michael J. Tighe Park, Georgia Road, Freehold Township. The race will be run inside the park and will begin at 10 a.m. Participants are asked to bring an unwrapped toy valued at $10 to $15 to the race.…

  • BCC’s Cornwell, Katona are tabbed as Divison III soccer All-Americans

    A lthough the season ended on a sour note for the Brookdale Community College men’s soccer team, Jersey Blues players are reaping the rewards of their outstanding campaign. Standouts Dave Cornwell and Chris Katona were named to the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division III All-American Teams. Cornwell, a forward, made the First Team,…

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    Rumson-Fair Haven High School running back Connor Riley looks to pick up extra yards while being tackled by Matawan’s Devon Rice during the Dec. 3 NJSIAA Central Jersey Group II championship game played at Rutgers University’s High Point Solutions Stadium. JEFF GRANIT staff

  • Shrewsbury fireman was Giants’ honorary captain

    Packers game on Dec. 4 BY MATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent Ed Megenheimer, a Shrewsbury fireman, with New York Giants Justin Tuck. Megenheimer had his picture printed on a Dec. 4 game ticket and was an honorary captain at MetLife Stadium in Rutherford. For one lucky New York Giants fan, a trip to a local Cadillac dealership…

  • Huskies turns tables on RFH and win CJ II football title

    Matawan wins 3-0 on Creamer’s FG BYWARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent Rumson-Fair Haven High School receiver Michael Moralle gathers in a pass against Matawan during the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group II championship game played Dec. 3 at Rutgers University’s High Point Solutions Stadium in Piscataway. The Bulldogs’ bid for a second straight CJ II title was denied…

  • RBR seeks nominees for Distinguished Alumni

    LITTLE SILVER — Red Bank Regional High School (RBR), through its education foundation, has a tradition of honoring its most distinguished alumni. To date, nearly 100 individuals have received this honor including successful business men and women, philanthropic community members, long-standing public servants, community leaders, exceptional RBR educators and tireless volunteers. Their names are inscribed…

  • Christmas concert has something for everyone

    The Shrewsbury Chorale will present its “Family Holiday Traditions-Christmas Pops” concert on Saturday, Dec. 10, at 8 p.m. The performance, conducted by Anthony LaGruth, will take place at Luther Memorial Lutheran Church, 818 Tinton Ave., Tinton Falls. For younger audience members, the chorale is singing “Brother Heinrich’s Christmas,” a fable with music and a delightful…

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