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Thompson Park Day
A large field at the Middletown park was the setting for building scarecrows at Thompson Park Day on Oct 17. Thompson Park Day festivities also included a climbing wall, wagon rides, pumpkin painting, kids’ races, food, an arts and crafts sale, and a dog costume contest. More photos at gmnews.com. LAUREN CASSELBERRY
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Violence, vandalism rates decline in Mat-Ab district
Incidents cut by 57 percent over past three years BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer The Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District proactively continues to address bullying, violence and vandalism at its seven schools. Incidents of violence and vandalism at district schools have decreased by 33 percent since 2008-09, according to new data from the New Jersey…
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Golden Man
The motionless “Golden Man” puzzles a curious crowd at Thompson Park Day on Oct. 17. The festivities included activities such as the “Amazing Maize Maze,” a climbing wall, wagon rides, pumpkin painting, kids’ races, food, an arts and crafts sale, a scarecrow contest and a dog costume contest.LAUREN CASSELBERRY
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Holmdel BOE to amend controversial off-campus policy
BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA HOLMDEL — In light of a recent ruling by the New Jersey Department of Education (DOE), the Holmdel Township Board of Education will revise its off-campus misconduct policy in order to comply with state law. Based on concerns that the current code of conduct is overly broad, the district reviewed its existing…
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Patriots edge Rebels to win A North gymnastics title
For a second straight year, the Freehold Township High School gymnastics team has won the Shore Conference A North Division championship. In a duel between undefeated teams, the Patriots topped Howell High School, 105.3 to 103.95, to capture the division title on Oct. 7 in Freehold Township. “The Howell meet was the first meet where…
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Lions’ gymnasts prepare for championship meets
BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Sparked by Alana Morgan, the Jackson Liberty High School gymnastics team has a strong representation in the upcoming Shore Conference meet and NJSIAA Central Jersey Group III state sectionals. “We should make it as a team,” coach Stephanie Coles said about the Lions’ chances of qualifying for both…
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Howell tops FTHS, 3-0, claims A North title
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer As a defensive midfielder, Howell High School’s Rob Hart is more interested in preventing goals than in scoring them. However, he has a knack for scoring goals when the Rebels play rival Freehold Township High School in soccer. When the Rebels and the Patriots played to a 2-2 tie in…
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The New Jersey Marlins baseball league will hold tryouts for players ages 9- 18 from 10 a.m. to noon on Nov. 14, 21; Dec. 5, 12, 19; Jan. 9 and 16 at 120 Kenyon Drive, Lakewood. Prospects are asked to go to www.njmarlins.com and fill out a player prospect form. Details: Send an email to…
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Costello adjusting to college soccer
Jackson Memorial H.S. graduate has scored 8 goals for Monmouth U. BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Dana Costello hoped to make an impact on the Monmouth University women’s soccer team, and she has done just that right from the start of the 2010 season. Jackson Memorial High School graduate Dana Costello is playing well for the…
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