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Oceanic Bridge rehab would detour local traffic for months
County and state officials to hold public meeting Sept. 19 BY KRISTEN DALTON Staff Writer Oceanic Bridge RUMSON — Rehabilitation of the historic Oceanic Bridge will begin after Columbus Day and will close the bridge to all traffic for months, according to Bill Heine, director of public information for Monmouth County. “It’s a long time…
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Friends support community in name of Sept. 11 victim
KDM Foundation helps fund new Dean Porter playground BY KRISTEN DALTON Staff Writer Friends and family of Keith D. McHeffey (below) founded the KDM Foundation following his death on Sept. 11, 2001. The foundation raises funds to support community projects like the new playground at the Dean Porter School in Rumson, carried out in partnership…
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Red Bank district will pilot teacher evaluation
District awarded $57K state grant for training BY KRISTEN DALTON Staff Writer The Red Bank Public School District is one of 11 districts in the state to participate in a teacher evaluation pilot program during the 2011-12 school year, the state Department of Education (DOE) announced. Superintendent Laura Morana said last week that the district…
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Danny Janosko, of Rumson, competes in SkimBash 2011, annual skimboarding meet open to pro and amateur competitors, at the Sea Bright municipal beach on Sept. 10.
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Vikings deliver message with victory at Sayreville
South Brunswick stuns Bombers, 14-7 BYWARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent The South Brunswick High School football team made it known on Friday, Sept. 9, that it’s serious about contending for the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Red Division title. Coach Rick Mantz’s Vikings dominated the line of scrimmage throughout its 14-7 victory at Sayreville, a team that has…
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Little Michael B captures Babic Memorial Open pace
Little Michael B made use of the passing lane to overtake the pacesetter All Stienam and win the $104,500 Louis Babic Memorial Open for 2-year-old New Jersey-sired pacers by a neck in 1:56.3 Saturday (Sept. 10) at Freehold Raceway. In the companion $60,500 Babic Filly Final, Clear View Hanover (Western Ideal) won in 1:57.1 with…
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Favorites win trotting stakes races at Freehold Raceway
Favorites prevailed in both 3-year-old trotting stakes but the fillies were faster than the colts on Friday at Freehold Raceway. In the $75,000 Charles I Smith, EL Rock by Yankee Glide scored by a length and three-quarters in 1:58.1 while Firstclassprincess by Classic Photo coasted to a three and a quarter-length tally in the $65,000…
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Raiders seek GMC title repeat and CJ IV state playoff berth
North Brunswick wins opener against Middletown North BYWARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent North Brunswick Township High School’s Ron Nazaro is brought down by Middletown North defenders Nick Welsh (left) and Robert Spinelli (8) as he takes the ball down inside the five-yard line. North Brunswick got its season off on the right foot on Sept. 9, defeating…
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S.B. library seeks input from patrons
The South Brunswick Library needs input from residents. The library’s board of trustees is moving forward with plans to enhance the library experience and to raise funds by offering a café on-site. To give your input, get a copy of the survey at the library and return it to the checkout desk or complete the…
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