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Howell wrestling to celebrate 500 wins
In December, the Howell High School wrestling team recorded the 500th victory in school history. On Jan. 20 the Rebels will commemorate that milestone prior to the team’s Shore Conference A North Division match with Marlboro. All former Howell coaches and wrestlers are invited to return to the school to participate in the celebration that…
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Rebels take control of A North mat race
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer It was billed as the Battle of Undefeated Wrestling Teams: defending Shore Conference A North Division champion Howell High School against up-andcoming Middletown South High School. Only one team, however, lived up to the hype prior to the Jan. 13 match in Middletown. Wrestling aggressively and with a purpose, Howell’s…
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Sport Shorts
The Freehold Borough Little League will hold its final registration on Jan. 22 from 7-9 p.m. at the American Legion hall, 62 W. Main St., Freehold. Boys and girls between the ages of 5 and 16 are eligible. Players must be a resident of Freehold Borough to participate. A parent must be present at the…
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Patriots’ boys, girls capture relay titles
Freehold Township athletes excel in Monmouth meet BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Revenge was indeed sweet. A year ago at the John Bennett Indoor Complex in Toms River, Christian Brothers Academy won the Monmouth County Relays by a single point over the Freehold Township High School track and field team. It was the only title…
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Colonials regain lead in B North hoop race
McKenzie, Garcia shine in Freehold victory over Monmouth Regional BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Lance McKenzie wanted to make sure he was going to be ready when his Freehold High School basketball team needed him. For 45 minutes after school, he was in the gym putting up one jump shot after another. “I knew I…
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Senior fits in just fine on the ice
Hearing impairment cannot slow Freehold Township’s David Reid with hockey team BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer David Reid has never wanted any special favors. He was born hearing impaired, but that has not kept the Freehold Township High School senior from believing he is just like everyone else. Freehold Township High School senior David Reid…
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Marlboro Players to stage ‘Seussical’ for all ages
MARLBORO — The fantastic fantasies of Dr. Seuss will come to life in a production of “Seussical the Musical.” The Marlboro Community Players will be performing “Seussical” on Jan. 29-31 and Feb. 5-7 at Marlboro High School, 95 N. Main St. (Route 79), Marlboro. The Friday performances will begin at 8 p.m., with Saturday and…
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Singing for a lot of laughs
Comedic singer-songwriter to perform at Clarksburg Inn BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Dave Allikas, a comedic singer-songwriter, will perform on March 12 and April 23 at the Clarksburg Inn, Stagecoach Road, Millstone Township. MILLSTONE — Dave Allikas started writing funny songs because he realized that they occupy a special place in many people’s lives. The…
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Freehold resident named to chair new state panel
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Frank Argote-Fryre FREEHOLD — Frank Argote-Freyre of Freehold Borough has been named the chairman of New Jersey’s Commission on New Americans. The commission was created last week through an Executive Order issued by Gov. Jon S. Corzine in the waning days of his administration. The creation of such a…
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