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BCC men improving daily on hardwood
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Near misses don’t carry a lot of weight with coaches. However, Paul Cisek could find a lot to be pleased about when his freshman-dominated Brookdale Community College men’s basketball team took the No. 1- ranked Division III team in the country, Bergen, to the wire on Dec. 17 Thomas Jones,…
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Stonewalling continues over Fort Hancock
Once again, National Park Service leaders have proven that they do not believe that they are accountable to the U.S. public, the rightful owners of our national parks. Twice I have written to Barry Sullivan, general superintendent of Gateway National Recreation Area. I asked why Sandy Hook Partners was given, without justification, the use of…
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YMCAs to host MLK Memorial Breakfast
WEST LONG BRANCH — On the morning of Jan. 18, local residents and friends of the YMCA will join together in celebration of the life of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Hosted annually by the Community YMCA and the YMCA of Western Monmouth County, the 21st annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. MemorialBreakfastwill…
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Spartans look sharp in taking second at Neptune Classic
BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer Ayoung Ocean Township High School wrestling team entered the Neptune Classic ready to surprise everyone and capture a team title. And they very nearly pulled it off. Left: Rumson’s John Bruno (right) tries to break out of the hold of Old Bridge’s Joe Suozzo (left) during their 119-pound match at…
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Catch a ride if you catch a buzz during holidays
The holiday season is supposed to be a time for family, friends, and festive celebrations, but it is unfortunately also a time when there is a tragic jump in the number of alcohol-related highway fatalities each year between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. That is why Prevention First is joining with other national, state and local…
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Free activities at county parks in Jan.
The Monmouth County Park System will host Woods Days noon-2 p.m. Jan. 2 at Historic Longstreet Farm, Longstreet Road, Holmdel. Attendees may help staff cut wood for the winter. Happy New Year! will be 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Jan. 2 and 3 at Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, Georgia Tavern Road, Howell. Attendees are encouraged to…
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Brain Injury Association offers free session
The Brain Injury Association of New Jersey will offer its free educational session, “Brain Injury Basics for Families,” 6-8 p.m. Jan. 5 at the Dorbrook Park Activity Center, 209 Route 537, Colts Neck. The program, designed for family members of people with brain injuries, provides a presentation and forum for questions. People with brain injuries…
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Recycling the news to create art
Middletown sculptor creates art from newsprint BY LINDA DENICOLA Correspondent Italy’s loss is the American contemporary art world’s gain. And for Italian sculptor Riccardo Berlingeri, who now lives in Middletown, the loss of his teaching job released a fury of pent-up self-expression and discomfort with what was going on in the world. The twin needs…
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