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Stray pup in Afghanistan captures soldier’s heart
Area veterinary hospital asks community to help raise money for dog’s special surgery BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Above: Bonnie Assanowicz (c) and Sultan visit with Vet-I-Care Director Eileen Schuck and staff surgeon Garrett Levin at NorthStar Vets in Millstone Township. Left: While serving in Afghanistan, Sgt. 1st Class Brian Assanowicz rescued this abandoned Anatolian…
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Habitat volunteers fix up mobile home in Jackson
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer A grant from the Lakewood BlueClaws will allow Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity’s Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative program to refurbish Theresa Slover’s home in Jackson. DAVE BENJAMIN A $1,000 grant from the Lakewood BlueClaws baseball team will allow Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity’s Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative program to refurbish a home…
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Lack of action on LED plan irks town
JCP&L spokesman says utility is looking into Jackson request BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer Municipal officials say Jackson may be on the verge of losing a $464,500 grant from the federal government because its energy provider, Jersey Central Power and Light (JCP&L), is not cooperating with a plan to install LED lighting on streetlamps around…
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Jared Wehner, 4, of Jackson, blows up a balloon during a teddy bear picnic that was held at the Allentown Christian Cooperative Preschool in Allentown on Jan. 29. The picnic was held to benefit charity and included treats, games and a teddy bear doctor on call. ERIC SUCAR staff
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The Sayreville Leprechauns Football and Cheerleading Association will hold registration for the 2011 football and cheer season from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 12, 26 and March 12 at the Mickey Sedlak Civic Center, Donlan Street, Sayreville. Registration is open to boys and girls ages 5-15. Fees are $85 for one child and $135…
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Sayreville High School’s Anthony Geiger (l) has South River’s Jack Cruz in his grasp during their 119-pound quarterfinal match at the Greater Middlesex Conference Wrestling Tournament on Jan. 29 at Piscataway High School. Geiger remained in control of this match picking up the win. He went to win the GMC title in his weight division.…
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Matawan’s Allison verbally commits to the University of New Hampshire
BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Jared Allison, usually the quarterback for Matawan High School’s football team, made a different, dramatic play around midseason when he raced down the right side of the field, tipped a pass from backup quarterback Kashawn Barnes, who just went into the game, while he had a defender on him, and pulled…
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South Amboy looking for postseason tourney success
BYWARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent The South Amboy High School girls basketball team found itself down 17-5 early against Bound Brook, and with a 4-3 record at the time, the Lady Governors’ season seemed to be heading toward inconsistency. But a furious rally cut the lead to three points at the half, and the Lady Guvs went…
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Old Bridge YMCA building competitive swim teams
BYWARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent Aliza Barnett backstrokes her way down the lane during a swim meet at the Old Bridge YMCA Jan. 22. The Y’s swim program has grown tremendously since its inception in 2009, with the boys and girls teams enjoying successful records this season. SCOTT FRIEDMAN I n the 17 months or so since…
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