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Sayreville rec. offers Zumba fitness classes
The Sayreville Recreation Department will continue to offer Zumba fitness classes on Monday nights at 7:40 p.m. at the Sayreville Upper Elementary School, Ernston Road. Zumba is a form of exercise that uses Latin dance rhythms. In addition to Zumba, there are interval, strength and Pilate classes. Each class is one hour. The sessions consist…
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Knights aim to compete for division title on ice
BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Staff Writer With four wins in its first seven games, the Old Bridge High School ice hockey team is off to a good start and is looking to better last year’s total of 12 wins. Just two years ago, the Knights struggled through a difficult campaign that saw them win only once.…
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Knights make a splash on Y’s inaugural night
Old Bridge swimmers kick off season with winning streak BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Staff Writer Before a capacity crowd on Friday night, the Old Bridge High School swimming team formally christened its new home at the Old Bridge YMCA. Old Bridge High School’s Ryan Kauth competes in the 200 IM during a meet against Perth Amboy…
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Vets of many ages get together to trade war stories
Those involved in numerous battles discuss their experiences BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Their ages may differ by almost 70 years, but their war stories are hauntingly similar. Germaine Barnes, 33, of New Brunswick, listens to stories by Ed Shanahan, 84, a World War II veteran, at the Menlo Park Veterans Home in Edison on…
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O.B. officials honor marching band after successful season
The Old Bridge High School Marching Knights perform in Annapolis, Md., in October. OLD BRIDGE — Mayor James Phillips and Township Counsel President Edward Testino presented recognition awards to the members of the Old Bridge High School Marching Knights on Dec. 14 for a successful season. The marching band placed second in the Northern State…
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Author knows highs and lows of coasters
BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer The new book by Old Bridge resident Pete Trabucco is a compilation of tips and rankings from his travels to amusement parks around the United States. OLD BRIDGE — Many find roller coasters exhilarating for their high speeds and steep drops, but there are still many others who remain frightened…
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Sports complex looks to score big in Monroe
SportsZone, Sports Center offer indoor turf fields, tennis, & basketball courts BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer Mike Hammer and Todd Berman are successful businessmen who have played sports all of their lives. Kansas City Royals leftfielder David DeJesus signed autographs recently at SportsZone, which has opened at the Monroe 33 Sports Center, Perrineville Road. DeJesus,…
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Holiday Party
LINDA SEILER Old Bridge residents get festive during the Holiday Party, which featured an international smorgasbord, at the township’s Senior Center on Dec. 17. LINDA SEILER
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Comin’ to town
Photos above: Youngsters hurry to catch a glimpse of Santa Claus, who visited neighborhoods around Sayreville on Saturday, courtesy of the President Park Fire Co. Right: Santa, flanked by local firefighters, greets residents at one of the stops. PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff
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