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Free-throw shooting
Above: Kevin Gilbert, 17, starting point guard for South River High School, takes some good-natured ribbing from friends and teammates during the South River Police Department’s annual Basketball Free Throw Tournament Jan. 30 at the borough’s middle school. Below: Brianna Peck, 13, lines up a shot. PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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Nominations sought for Heart Association award
The American Heart Association is accepting nominations for its fourth annual New Jersey Go Red for Women “Woman of Distinction” award sponsored by Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey. The award recognizes New Jersey women who have made an exceptional dedication to raising awareness about issues affecting women across the state. Nominations will…
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How to get your sports news in the paper
If you would like your sports news published, please submit a press release at least two weeks in advance of an event such as team registration or tryouts. Results of youth games and tournaments may also be submitted, as well as collegiate news about former high school athletes. Give complete information, such as dates, full…
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Help with utility bills available Feb. 13
The Affordable Housing Alliance is offering a walk-in day for those needing assistance with home heating bills, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 13 at New Beginnings Agape Christian Center, 133 Throckmorton St., Freehold Borough. Trained counselors from the Bilingual Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) will be on hand to help process applications for…
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Goddard schools plan open houses Feb. 15-19
The Goddard School of Hazlet, 560 Holmdel Road, and the Goddard School of Old Bridge, 300 Belchase Court, will hold open houses 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 15-19. All are welcome to attend the free events. Children are invited to join a story time, create an art project and meet other youngsters. A discount…
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Help with utility bills available Feb. 13
The Affordable Housing Alliance is offering a walk-in day for those needing assistance with home heating bills, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 13 at New Beginnings Agape Christian Center, 133 Throckmorton St., Freehold Borough. Trained counselors from the Bilingual Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) will be on hand to help process applications for…
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In the Service
Air Force Airman Kevin Flakes graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. A 2005 graduate of Old Bridge High School, he is the son of Sandi Flakes of Keyport. Marine Corps Pfc. Jorge H. Henao, son of Jorge Henao of Parlin, recently completed 12 weeks of basic training at…
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NOTESAround Town
Matthew Miller, Columbus, Ohio, was back home visiting his family in Keyport in time for the Feb. 5 snowfall. He took advantage of “snowmaggedon” to carve out an igloo for his sisters Julianne (l-r) and Meredith in their backyard. The Hi-Mar striper club will hold its ninth annual Fishing Flea Market from 8 a.m. to…
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Valentine’s Day effort to help end slavery
MIDDLETOWN — A Valentine’s Day campaign aimed at abolishing slavery is being launched at Brookdale Community College in Lincroft. The campaign is a cooperative effort by the Holocaust, Genocide & Human Rights Education Center in conjunction with Students for Global Peace and Brookdale’s Creative Writing Club. According to a press release, although slavery is illegal…
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