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Route 1 traffic shift to begin in South Brunswick
SOUTH BRUNSWICK — The N.J. Department of Transportation (NJDOT) will begin the replacement of the Heathcote Brook culvert under Route 1 in South Brunswick on June 24. The contractor, Mount Construction Inc., has announced a shifting of Route 1 southbound traffic to the west and northbound traffic to the east. Overnight lane closures will be…
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AVP beach volleyball coming to Jersey Shore
For Belmar Open The best professional beach volleyball players are coming to Belmar Beach and the Jersey Shore this weekend. The Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP) Nivea Tour’s Belmar Open will run Friday through Sunday at Fifth Avenue and Ocean Avenue, Belmar. Belmar has historically been one of the pros’ favorite stops on the East…
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Shuler-Foster, Jackson are track All-Americans
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Long Branch’s Miles Shuler-Foster and Raritan’s Bennett Jackson proved themselves on the biggest stage in New Jersey. Earlier this month the two speedsters, who were rivals during the season, captured NJSIAA Meet of Champions (MOC) titles at Frank Jost Field in South Plainfield. Shuler-Foster, a junior, ran a sizzling 10.39…
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Gathoga, Brock win Sheehan Classic race
Four straight for Brock BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent Noel Brock of Toms River crossed the finish line first for the fourth straight year in the women’s division, and Kenyan runner James Gathoga won the men’s division on Saturday at the 17th annual George Sheehan Classic in Red Bank. James Gathoga of Newark, crosses the finish…
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on campus •••
East Stroudsburg University, East Stroudsburg, Pa., has named the following local students to its spring dean’s list: Kevin E. Jones of Eatontown, Vincent M. Ricciardi of Ocean Township, and Vincent J. Biancamano, Patrick J. D’Arcangelo and Jennifer M. Warren, all of West Long Branch. Tomer Langberg, Ocean Township, a student at the College of Letters…
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Students recognized for work to banish the ‘R’ word
Members of Dorothy B. Hersh High School’s Self-Advocacy Group: Robert Schwarz (l-r), Matawan/Aberdeen; Tommy Brady, Wall; Harry Newton, Neptune; Tyshon Woods, Long Branch; Angel Luinones, Long Branch; Nelson Salas, Perth Amboy; Miguel Aponte, Long Branch; Andrew Tenien, Old Bridge; and Lorna Mondesir, Asbury Park. TINTON FALLS — The Dorothy B. Hersh High School Self-Advocacy Group…
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Nils Matthew Thompson
Mr. Thompson, 52, of Barnegat, died June 11, 2010, at Barnegat Health and Rehabilitation, Barnegat. He was predeceased by his son, Army Pfc. Nils Thompson, who lost his life in the Iraq War on Aug. 3, 2005. Surviving are his parents, Clifford F. and Mary Elizabeth Thompson; a daughter, Lillian Thompson of Confluence, Pa.; his…
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Ann M. Brewer
Mrs. Brewer, 80, formerly of Old Bridge, died June 14, 2010, at Bayshore Health Care Center, Holmdel. She was born in Red Bank and worked as a clerk with Carter Drug Store, Matawan, for four years. Mrs. Brewer was a member of the Eastern Star, Matawan. She was predeceased by her husband, Daniel Brewer, in…
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Aftermath of umpire’s error is a lesson in virtues
Every now and then it’s nice to be surprised by public figures who actually teach by example of their actions. Taking responsibility for one’s actions is key to a healthy, successful life; however, for many that is unthinkable. It’s easier to blame the government, media, teachers, spouses, childhood, etc. That is why what unfolded over…
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