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Matawan Republicans sweep election
Buccellato wins second mayoral term; Fitzsimmons, Urbano keep council seats BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer Matawan Republican incumbents Councilman Tom Fitzsimmons (l) and Mayor Paul Buccellato tally the votes at election night headquarters. NICOLE ANTONUCCI MATAWAN — Minutes before the tide of the election tipped in favor of incumbent Republicans, the atmosphere at Republican headquarters…
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Not just a number, more than a name
Monmouth Uās Veterans Roll Call honors fallen servicemen, servicewomen BY KRISTEN DALTON Staff Writer U.S. Air Force retired 1st Sgt. Jeff Hood, coordinator of veterans services at Monmouth University, takes part in a roll call of the names of fallen members of the U.S. armed forces during a Veterans Day remembrance held outside the Stafford…
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Keyport Dems sweep election; GOP may seek recount
Sheridan & Tomczak win easily; McPeek by only five votes BYMIKE DAVIS Staff Writer Keyport Borough Council Democratic candidate Joy-Michele Tomczak watches as election results get posted at Ye Cottage Inn, Keyport, on Nov. 8. MIKE DAVIS More than a week after they swept the general election on Nov. 8, Keyport Democrats are still unable…
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Veterans watch the presentation of memorial wreaths during the Veterans Day Ceremony at the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial in Holmdel on Nov. 11. More photos at www.gmnews.com. ERIC SUCAR staf f
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No recount in Keyport, McPeek sworn in
Balance of power on Boro Council shifts, gives Democrats 4-2 majority By Mike Davis Staff Writer KEYPORT — Eleven days after the ballots were cast, Councilman Ken McPeek was sworn in to office, putting to bed any talk of a recount. Borough Clerk Valerie Heilweil said McPeek was sworn in Nov. 19 because…
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Warriors win first CJ I soccer crown
BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Kassandra Stillwell reflects the mood of the New Egypt High School girls soccer team to do her part by playing wherever she is needed. And she embraced another role to help her team when her penalty kick attempt in a shootout beat Metuchen High School’s keeper for the winning goal as…
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sport shorts
Howell United Soccer Club will host the 13th annual Howell United Cup tournament on Nov. 19-20. The event attracts more than 100 teams from several states for two days of competition for players ages 7-18. This year in conjunction with the tournament, organizers are conducting a nonperishable-food drive to benefit local food pantries this holiday…
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Jaguars, Lions ready for season-ending grid clash
BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Jackson Memorial High School quarterback Jim Celidonio tries to elude a host of Sayreville War Memorial High School tacklers during a Central Jersey Group IV state playoff game in Jackson on Nov. 11. The visiting Bombers defeated the Jaguars, 21-13. ERIC SUCAR staff The Jackson Memorial High School football team, coming…
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business briefs
The Eye Center in Jackson, in the Jackson ShopRite Plaza, 260 North County Line Road, is collecting old eyeglass frames as part of the Lions Club of Jackson’s program to combat blindness around the world. Those who bring in their old frames will get $100 off their next eyeglass purchase during November. Dr. Rajeev Raghu,…
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