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Pedals for Progress a success in So. Brunswick
Bicycles, sewing machines and soccer equipment collected for developing nations BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — South Brunswick High School’s 12th annual Pedals for Progress [P4P] collected 108 bicycles, 20 sewing machines, four bags of soccer equipment, and $1,260 in donations on June 4. Once delivered to developing nations, the locals are taught…
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Veteran’s path crosses into North Brunswick
Troy Yocum visits firehouse along his 7,000-mile journey across the U.S. BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Top: Troy Yocum (far left), an Iraq War veteran from Kentucky, is walking 7,000 miles across the country to raise money for military families in need. He visited North Brunswick on Saturday, accompanied along Route 130 with Christine Koch,…
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Veterans offered free chiropractic sessions
Kendall Park chiropractor is participating in ‘Healing Hands 4 Heroes’ BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer Statewide, chiropractors have begun taking a crack at helping veterans through the “Healing Hands 4 Heroes” program. Steven Dickert, D.C., based in Dayton, has decided to join them by stepping up to the table now, too. Dickert, through the Association…
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Road improvements to begin this week
Joseph Street and Axel Avenue projects first on agenda North Brunswick’s 2011 Road Program was launched this week and includes nearly $3.3 million in street and utility improvements to seven municipal roadways. The schedule, which is weather dependent, includes a series of improvements from now through December. Roadwork will begin on Joseph Street and the…
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As night arrives, patrons take a whirl on the YoYo during the annual North Brunswick Youth Sports Festival on June 10. SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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Rumson-Fair Haven fulfilled a goal with SCT victory
Boys lacrosse team defeats Jackson Memorial BYWARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent The Rumson-Fair Haven High School boys lacrosse team entered the season with high expectations on the heels of a 14-6 record a year ago and a trip to the Shore Conference final for the second straight year. Coach Jim Barbiere’s team came through on two of…
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18th Sheehan Classic is Sat. in Red Bank
BYWARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent The 18th annual George Sheehan Classic 5-mile road race kicks off on Saturday at 8:30 a.m., and about 2,000 runners are expected to participate. The USATF-certified 5-miler, which winds through Red Bank, Fair Haven and Little Silver, highlights the weekend’s festivities. A2-mile health and fitness walk will start a few minutes after…
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Lancer softball team sweeps all five championship titles
SJV wins second straight state crown BY MATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent From the start of the season, St. John Vianney High School was considered a top program in New Jersey, let alone the Shore Conference. Over the last two weeks, the Lancers fulfilled every expectation. St. John Vianney (29-1-1) swept through every possible championship this season,…
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McNamara, Shuler-Foster earn silver medals at MOC
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Red Bank Catholic High School’s Molly McNamara heads to the finish line of the 800-meter run at the NJSIAA Track and Field Outdoor Meet of Champions held June 9 at Lombardi Field in Old Bridge. McNamara finished second (2:11.66). Long Branch High School’s Miles Shuler-Foster competes in the 100-meter dash…
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