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Knights hold on for close victory in playoff opener
OLD BRIDGE By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent Old Bridge High School’s Nick Sodano scored five touchdowns to help the Knights advance to the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group V semifinals with a 38-35 victory over Edison High School Nov. 13. In a track meet of a game, where the momentum swung back and forth, third-seeded Old Bridge…
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Sayreville proved focus back on field in successful season
SAYREVILLE WAR MEMORIAL By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent Sayreville War Memorial High School quarterback Colton Redding uncorks a pass downfield during the Bombers’ NJSIAA North Jersey, Section II, Group IV football playoff game against Middletown High School North Nov. 13 in Middletown. The Lions roared to a 31-6 victory. FRANK GALIPO Although its season ended with…
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Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Oh My!
TOP PICK The Monmouth Museum’s Annual Holiday Exhibition is “Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Oh My!,” with an opening reception on Nov. 22 from 4 to 6 p.m. The Monmouth Museum model train display will return. The Friends of the Monmouth Museum will present their Annual Holiday Tree, decorated with transportation memorabilia. Art scholars often talk…
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Famous cantor will sing at B’Nai Tikvah
World Famous Cantor Joseph Malovany from New York’s Fifth Avenue Synagogue will perform at 3 p.m. on Dec. 13 at Congregation B’nai Tikvah, 1001 Finnegans Lane, North Brunswick. Joining Malovany will be B’nai Tikvah’s Cantor Bruce Rockman, Cantor Sheldon Levin from Congregation Neve Shalom in Metuchen and Cantor Anna West Ott from Anshe Emeth Memorial…
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Food bank
PHOTO COURTESY OF AMBOY BANK All 23 local branches of Amboy Bank kicked off the Spooktakular Food Drive on Halloween, continuing to collect food and household items for food banks in their branch areas throughout November. Each Amboy office manager has selected a food bank to collect for in their community; key partners include Elijah’s…
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Workshop will discuss home heating methods
The Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County will offer an “Alternative Heating for Your Home” workshop 6:30-8 p.m. on Dec. 2 at the EARTH Center in Davidsons Mill Pond Park, 42 Riva Ave. South, Brunswick N.J. William Hlubik, Rutgers University professor and director of the county’s Extension Service, will address wood-burning stoves, pellet stoves and more…
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Seniors to celebrate Christmas Dec. 4
The Our Lady of Victories (OLV) Seniors group will host its next gathering 1:30 p.m. Dec. 4 in the church’s Monsignor Dalton Hall, Main Street, Sayreville. After a short business meeting, the group’s annual Christmas luncheon will be served for members. To reserve, call Mary Bouchard at 732-727-5056 by Nov. 30. Guests are asked to…
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Cookies sought for deployed military
The fourth annual Operation Cookie Drop to bring Christmas cheer to deployed U.S. military men and women is set for 1-4 p.m. Dec. 5 at Christ Church, 220 Main St., South Amboy. Cookie drop-off is scheduled for 1-3 p.m. In the spirit of a cookie exchange, participants are asked to bring some unwrapped cookies to…
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Church to sponsor Dec. 5 Cookie Walk
Trinity Episcopal Church, 18 Ryers Lane, Matawan, off Route 79 between Route 516 and Lloyd Road, will present its annual Cookie Walk 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 5. Shoppers will have the opportunity to buy an empty bakery box for $8 and fill it with a variety of homemade cookies. The event also will feature white…
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