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Brookdale baseball team climbs to No. 7 nationally
With the regular season winding down, Johnny Johnson’s Brookdale Community College men’s baseball team finds itself in a familiar position. The Jersey Blues are ranked seventh in the country in the most recent National Junior College Athletic Association poll. Brookdale didn’t begin the season ranked in the polls, but they have played their way into…
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RFH lacrosse team getting accustomed to pressure
Girls facing tougher schedule BY MATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent One season after winning the Shore Conference Tournament, the Rumson Fair Haven High School girls lacrosse team faces a tougher schedule this season. While the team’s record from last season (18-4) may be hard to match, tougher match-ups may prepare the team for the long run. “We…
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stork club
Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank, announced the following births: March 13, a girl to Amaris and Aman DeSoto Pearson of Little Silver; March 16, a girl to Susan and Salvatore Russo of Red Bank; March 17, a boy to Amy and Matt Jachyra of Red Bank; March 18, a girl to Kelli R. and James…
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Directory for blind, visually impaired to be available in July
The New Jersey Blind Citizens Association (NJBCA), the oldest nonprofit serving the blind and visually impaired in the state, receives dozens of calls and emails asking for help each week. Those seeking educational opportunities or peer support are welcome to attend NJBCA’s free and effective programs. For the countless callers in need of specialized equipment,…
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Frances Craig
Mrs. Craig, 93, of the Morganville section of Marlboro, died April 7, 2011, at home. She was predeceased by a son, John Craig; a daughter, Sheila Gearen; a sister, Elenore Hulbert; and a son-in-law, Alan Miller. Surviving are four daughters, Jean Rose and husband, Bill, of Matawan; Joan Bieker and husband, Patrick, of Georgia, Lola…
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Colleen R. Houston
Ms. Houston, 53, of Eatontown, died April 16, 2011, at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. She holds the honor of being the first woman athlete to score 1,147 points in her fouryear varsity basketball career at Minersville Area High School in Pennsylvania. Ms. Houston moved to New Jersey 28 years ago and worked in car…
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Henry “Hank” A. Sonnenfeld
Mr. Sonnenfeld, 90, of Shrewsbury and formerly of Middletown, died April 17, 2011, at home. During World War II and the Korean War, he served with the U.S. Marine Corps 3rd and 9th Divisions. Mr. Sonnenfeld worked for Otis Elevator/ United Technologies as an engineer for 29 years. He was also an inspector for the…
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Helen F. Dougherty-Distefano
Mrs. Dougherty-Distefano, 84, of Long Branch and formerly of Rumson, died April 14, 2011, at home. She was an office manager for Tucker, Anthony & Day (now Royal Bank of Canada). She was predeceased by two brothers, Walter and Robert, and a sister, Loretta Mainente. She is survived by a sister, Margaret Smith; two sons,…
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‘Taste of Asbury Park,’ Vintage Home Tour next week in Asbury Park
“Taste of Asbury Park” will roll out along Cookman Avenue on Saturday, April 30, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The rain date is Sunday, May 1. The event is sponsored by the Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce, and last year more than 2,000 visitors turned out to sample the delectable fare from 16 of…
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