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Women in gov’t. mentor high school juniors
OnApril 29, 60 students from 12 area high schools will come together at Monmouth Regional High School in Tinton Falls to participate in a program designed to encourage them to become leaders in their communities and beyond. The students will interact with and learn from 19 women who currently serve in elective office or who…
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Attorney: Developer’s plan will return Monmouth Park to profitability
NJSEA aims to have private ownership of racetrack by June 1 BY DAN HOWLEY Staff Writer Monmouth Park Racetrack Grandstand The attorney for the real estate developer negotiating a five-year lease agreement to operate Monmouth Park Racetrack in Oceanport says his client is up to the challenge of making the racetrack a self-sustaining enterprise. “He…
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‘Conversations With Moses’
Harriet Tubman, portrayed by Tracy Graves, and Sarah Bradford, her biographer, played by Kati Beddow Brower, share tea and stories of Harriet’s life during “Conversations With Moses: A Performance” held at the Monmouth County Library Eastern Branch in Shrewsbury on April 16. More photos on page 3. LAUREN CASSELBERRY Sarah Bradford (l-r), played by Kati…
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Sky Blue’s Long is WPS Player of the Week
Women’s Professional Soccer (WPS) named Sky Blue FC midfielder Allie Long as the first winner of the Player of the Week award for the 2011 season. It is the first such accolade for the North Carolina alumna since joining WPS in 2009. Journalists from the North American Soccer Reporters decide on the Player of the…
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sport shorts
Raritan Valley Road Runners will sponsor an outdoor open house 7:30-9:30 a.m. May 14 at Grove 5 near the Landing Lane entrance to Johnson Park, 1050 River Road, Piscataway. The event is open to joggers and runners of all ages and fitness levels. Those attending should be medically able to participate and will be asked…
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After 0-2 start, Vikes have turned it around
Baseball team has won four of its last five games BYWARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent A fter dropping its first two games of the season, the South Brunswick High School baseball team has bounced back to win four of its last five contests, including back-to-back wins against Edison. Sophomore shortstop Sean Keenan pounded out six hits over…
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Energy spike
Above: North Brunswick Township High School’s Ryan Shamy used a jump serve during the Raiders’ volleyball match with St. Joseph High School of Metuchen. The April 14 match was in North Brunswick and was won in three sets by the visiting Falcons. Below: North Brunswick blockers Kevin Galeano (c) and Mark Ilick (r) try to…
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Vendors sought for Woman’s Club event
The North Brunswick Woman’s Club is seeking vendors for its spring flea market, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 4 at the North Brunswick Municipal Complex parking lot, 710 Hermann Road. Rain date is June 11. The cost is $15 per space, two for $25 (vendors to bring their own tables). Proceeds will benefit charities…
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Church thrift shop seeks prom dresses
The Spotswood Thrift Shop, located at St. Peter’s Church, 505 Main St., is looking for donations of prom dresses in all sizes. Items may be brought to the shop 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursdays, and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. For more information, email [email protected] or call 732- 251-2449.
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