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Retired teacher of Italian earns Ph.D. degree at age 77
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — At 77 years old, a retired teacher of Italian from Old Bridge High School (OBHS) was the most senior graduate to receive her Ph.D. degree during the 250th Rutgers University Commencement Ceremony. During the convocation on May 13 from the Graduate School of New Brunswick, reader Dean Wasserman said…
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Sayreville schools improve psych, math programs
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SAYREVILLE — Superintendent of Schools Richard Labbe shared how two purchases will have a positive impact on students in the district during the May 17 school board meeting. The board approved a resolution for a one-year, $275,000 contract with Effective School Solutions (ESS) to provide students with therapeutic mental health services.…
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Bombers end baseball season on a strong note
By Warren Rappleyea With victories in six of its last seven games, Sayreville War Memorial High School’s baseball team ended its season with a 12-13 record. A rough patch midway through the year that saw the Bombers lose six of seven games and score just seven runs in the six losses put the team on…
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Knights win five straight, qualify for state tournament
By Warren Rappleyea Just three weeks ago, Old Bridge High School’s boys volleyball team stood at 8-12 and needed to win four straight matches to qualify for the NJSIAA Central Jersey tournament. Old Bridge earned the sixth seed and was set to meet 11th-seeded J.P. Stevens High School May. 24 in the first round. “We…
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Junior Police Academy applications available June 6
The North Brunswick Police Department (NBPD) will sponsor its 13th annual Junior Police Academy July 18-28 at North Brunswick Township High School, Raider Road. Children entering grades 7-9 are exposed to the rigorous educational environment of an actual police academy geared toward an age-appropriate setting. Once the academy is completed, children who remain members will…
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Andrew Zastko speaks at NBTHS’s Citizenship Award ceremony
Andrew Zastko, broker/owner of Gloria Zastko, Realtors, was invited to be a guest speaker for the first Gloria Zastko Citizenship Recognition Breakfast on May 18 at North Brunswick Township High School. The Citizenship Award was established by the NBTHS community to recognize students who inspire school spirit, promote respect, foster school and community volunteerism and…
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Relay for Life raises fund to continue cancer battle
By Jennifer Ortiz Staff Writer HOWELL — It is said that hope is being able to see the light despite the darkness. On June 10, the Howell High School football field will illuminate the night sky in that spirit. White luminaria bags will be set up to spell out the word “Hope” and they will…
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South Brunswick teams take home GMC track titles
By Warren Rappleyea With 19 different athletes contributing points, South Brunswick High School’s girls track and field team brought home the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) championship May 16 for the 11th year in a row. South Brunswick is now preparing for the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group IV meet May 27 and 28 at Hillsborough High…
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South Brunswick promotes police officer to sergeant
SOUTH BRUNSWICK — A 19-year veteran of the South Brunswick Police Department has been promoted to sergeant. Tara Jairdullo was sworn into her new position on May 16. She previously served in patrol, community policing and support services. She spent five years as the domestic violence liaison and reestablished the Domestic Violence Response Team, according a…
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