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The Rotary Clubs of Monmouth County,
The Rotary Clubs of Monmouth County, along with the Center for Vocational Rehabilitation, will honor 27 of Monmouth County’s outstanding high school football linemen at the 38th annual Vince Lombardi awards banquet to be held Feb. 25 at the Sheraton Hotel, Eatontown. The players selected, one from each high school, have met criteria that best…
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Jaguars enjoying success on track
BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Staff Writer It has been a fast-paced schedule of late, but Jackson Memorial High School indoor track and field middle distance runner Garrett Derringer has been able to keep up the pace. Fresh off competing in four major New Jersey meets in 19 days, including a winning 1:58.3 time in the 800-meter…
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National Girls and Women in Sports Day,
National Girls and Women in Sports Day, sponsored by University Orthopaedic Associates (UOA) and in partnership with Rider and Rutgers universities, will be held from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Feb 14 at Rider University’s Student Recreation Center in Lawrenceville. The free clinic, open to girls ages 5-17, will offer interactive sports clinics led by…
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Rebels play their way into state tournament
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer The road to a berth in the upcoming NJSIAA state tournament was not a smooth one for the Howell High School girls basketball team. There were some major potholes along the way, but all that mattered to coach Bill Gallacher is that after a 63-26 win over Middletown North High…
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Jackson police seek driver in hit and run
By Dave Benjamin JACKSON — Police are asking for the public’s assistance in solving a hit-and-run motor vehicle accident. At approximately 1:30 a.m. Feb. 11, Police Officer Rich Bosley was on patrol when he discovered a body in the middle of Diamond Road, north of West Commodore Boulevard, and south of Cedar Swamp Road, Jackson…
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Autism discussion scheduled at EBJC
The East Brunswick Jewish Center (EBJC), in conjunction with Saint Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick, will offer a presentation titled “Autism: The Journey Toward Understanding” at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 11 at the temple, 511 Ryders Lane. Barbie Zimmerman-Bier, M.D, chief of the Division of Child Development at the Children’s Hospital at Saint Peter’s, will offer…
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Sales of Spotswood shirts to aid parish
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Fundraising Committee is sponsoring an ongoing T-shirt and sweatshirt sale to benefit the 250-year-old church and national historic site located at the corner of Main Street and Devoe Avenue, Spotswood. Proceeds will help maintain the parish and its ministries. The T-shirts and sweatshirts feature the “My Hometown Spotswood” logo in large…
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Spaghetti Dinner on menu at VFW post
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1451 will host a Spaghetti Dinner 4-8 p.m. Feb. 27 at the post home, 31 Reid St., South River. Dinner will include spaghetti, meatballs, sausage, salad, bread, coffee, tea, soda and dessert. Tickets cost $10 for adults, $5 for children under age 10. For more information and to purchase…
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Joel Chasnoff to appear at temple
Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, 222 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, will host an evening of comedy featuring comedian Joel Chasnoff beginning at 8 p.m. Feb. 27. The event is being held in celebration of Purim. Cost is $30 per person and includes a dessert reception and a silent auction. Tickets may be purchased by logging on…
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