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Access to homes discussed
Applicant is proposing new adult community on property in Howell BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer A ccess roads will need to be reassessed after members of the Howell Planning Board discussed their concerns with a proposed adult community onWest Farms Road, Howell. The applicant, Harvest Ridge and Howell Land Improvement LLC, is seeking approval for…
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Standoff ends with arrest
BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer PLUMSTED — A 48-year-old man drew the attention of the Ocean County Regional SWAT team and the police departments of Jackson and Plumsted during a July 31 standoff that started when he allegedly threatened to kill family members in his house. Officials said Jeffrey Barnes, of Plumsted, was seen standing…
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sport shorts
Old Bridge Knights Pop Warner will host a fundraising event from noon to 10 p.m. Aug. 27 at Monster Mini Golf, 314 Route 9 north, Manalapan, in the Exclusive Plaza Shopping Center. Monster Mini Golf is an indoor, glowin the-dark mini golf course that is open to both kids and adults. Those attending should visit…
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Cheesequake Fire capture Madison Park Tournament
The Cheesequake Baseball Association’s 10U all-star team ended its season by winning the Madison Park Tournament at the end of July. Coach Nick Antuofermo’s team, known as the Cheesequake Fire, went 4-0-1 to take the championship. After an opening-game tie against South River, the Fire bounced back to defeat Sayreville A.A. and Rahway to advance…
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Peddie swimmers achieve gold standard at state meet
Peddie Aquatics’ swimmers raced to 39 finals finishes (top eight) and earned 16 “gold” times at the New Jersey 12 & Under and 13 & Over Silver & Bronze Championships. The 12 & Under meet was held at Princeton University (July 16-17) and the 13 & Over meet was at Rutgers University (July 22-24). Those…
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Rock Solid Mud Run participants pull themselves over an obstacle as they race across the all-terrain course at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park Aug. 6. Rock Solid Sports donated a portion of the event’s profits to the Semper Fi Fund, which provides financial aid to injured service members and their families. ERIC SUCAR staff
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Old Bridge tennis tourney gears up for its 41st year
BYWARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent The 41st annual Old Bridge Tennis Tournament will serve up some exciting court action startingAug. 16 at the Municipal Complex on Route 516. Sponsored by the township Parks & Recreation department, the tournament attracts several hundred people each year, according to Director Brian L. Whiteman, who noted that while the majority of…
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Edith Garra
Mrs. Garra, 64 of Old Bridge, died Aug. 5, 2011, in Saint Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick. She was predeceased by her husband, Richard Garra. Surviving are two sons, William Garra, and his wife, Tina, of Old Bridge and Richard Garra; two brothers, Bobby and Richard Amo; and three grandchildren. A Mass was offered at…
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Benny L. Bender Jr.
Mr. Bender, 50, of Keyport, formerly of South River, diedAug. 3, 2011, in Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. He was employed for the past five years as a supervisor with First Tech, Cliffwood Beach section of Old Bridge. Prior to that, he was a supervisor at Spitaleri Furniture, South River, where he worked…
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