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CBA focused on three-peat state ice hockey championship
By Wayne Witkowski Christian Brothers Academy’s (CBA) ice hockey team is not looking back when it comes to seeking an NJSIAA Non-Public A state championship three-peat. That may seem hard to do after the Colts knocked off top-seeded Delbarton School, 3-1, for the Gordon Cup championship Feb. 20 at Codey Arena in West Orange. CBA…
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Library slates March programs for children
The Middletown Township Public Library has programs for children in March at 55 New Monmouth Road. “Maker’s Day” will take place from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. March 19. The event celebrates and promotes the Maker Culture. Discover the values associated with making and tinkering with objects. The New Jersey State Youth Orchestra will perform at 2 p.m. March 20. All are…
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Historic state championship for Trinity Hall swimmers
The Trinity Hall Monarchs wrapped up their third swimming season by winning the NJSIAA Non-Public B state championship. The Monarchs scored a 100-70 victory over Villa Walsh Academy to win the program’s first NJSIAA state championship. The team, comprised of freshmen, sophomores and juniors, showed no signs of slowing down following their historic win at…
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Monmouth County’s camp/swim directory available Feb. 26
The Monmouth County Park System will make its Camp/Swim Program Directory available at most parks and online beginning Feb. 26. Online and phone registrations for summer camp and swim lessons will begin at 12 p.m. on March 6. To register by phone with a credit card, call 732-842-4000, ext. 1. To register online, visit www.monmouthcountyparks.com. After March…
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Author writes to help those with mental illness
By Kayla J. Marsh Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN – What would you do if you were diagnosed with a mental illness? That is the focus of the new memoir “I’m Not Crazy” by local resident Siren Sawyer. Throughout the book, Sawyer talks candidly about her struggles with bipolar disorder and offers advice to those dealing with…
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Middletown declares Belford an area in need of redevelopment
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — More than a month after officials presented findings suggesting the Port of Belford area be designated “as in need of redevelopment,” the Township Committee has passed a resolution concurring with the results presented to the Planning Board. “Passing the resolution now allows us to put out Request…
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Raritan H.S. to offer AP Capstone program
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer HAZLET — Following the launch of a 1:1 Chromebook Initiative and the establishment of a state-of-the-art Fabrication Laboratory, Raritan High School has become the latest school to implement the College Board’s Advanced Placement (AP) Capstone Program. The AP Capstone program allows students to develop skills such as research, collaboration…
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Middletown board updates community on strategic plan
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — Township school officials provided community members with an update regarding a strategic plan that was established last year and discussed several goals and steps that have already been taken to help the district function as a united community. At the Board of Education’s Jan. 26 meeting, Business…
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