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    Knights from days of yore stage a battle during the 26th annual Charity Renaissance Faire, hosted by the Lakewood Lions Club and the Society for Creative Anachronism at Pine Park, Lakewood, on Sept. 20. For more photos, visit www.gmnews.com.

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    Jackson Memorial High School quarterback Garrett Dorsey tries to break free from the grasp of Manalapan’s John Sieczkowski during a game between the Jaguars and the Braves on Sept. 17 at Jack Munley Field in Jackson. The Jaguars opened the 2009 football season with a 13-6 victory.

  • Warriors have big goals for ’09 soccer campaign

    The New Egypt High School boys soccer team opened the 2009 season with a pair of 7-0 victories over Trenton Catholic and Burlington City, as coach Sam Palumbo says the campaign has the makings of an “interesting year.” “We have a little size and strength for once,” said the Warriors’ fifth year coach. “We are…

  • Muriel I. (McDonnell) Perez

    Mrs. Perez, 76, of Cumming, Ga., and formerly of Jackson and Old Bridge, died Aug. 12, 2009, at home. She was a communicant of St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, Old Bridge. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles Thomas Perez Sr., in 2004; and two sons, Charles T. Perez Jr. and John Perez. Mrs. Perez…

  • Trap-Neuter-Return training session Oct. 3

    JACKSON — The Animal Protection League of New Jersey will hold a complete Trap- Neuter-Return (TNR) training session from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Oct. 3 at the Jackson municipal building, 95 West Veterans Highway. Participants will learn how to trap, care for and protect the cats for the rest of their lives. Details and…

  • Bartley Healthcare to host Family Fun Day

    Bartley Healthcare will host its ninth annual Family Fun Day for families in the community Oct. 3 (rain date Oct 4) from noon to 4 p.m. on the Bartley Healthcare campus, located on the corner of North County Line Road and Bartley Road. While the event is free, guests are asked to bring a bag…

  • Gymnastics talent led by Howell

    BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer It would be unfair to expect Freehold Regional High School District gymnasts to match their accomplishments of 2008. Last year was as good as it gets, with Howell High School’s Austyn Fobes winning the state all-around title. She and state medalist Brianna Ecklof led the Rebels to the Central Jersey…

  • Vincent Caruso

    Mr. Caruso, 85, of Toms River, died Sept. 11, 2009, at Concord Healthcare and Rehabilitation, Lakewood. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Mr. Caruso was a bricklayer for over 30 years. He was predeceased by two brothers, Carmen and Louis Caruso, and two sisters, Antoinette Farella and Mary Zangara. He is…

  • DeBows Church offers two youth groups

    The DeBows United Methodist Church located at the intersection of Routes 571 and 537 in Jackson, has two youth groups, which are open to the community. The Wesley Club for grades 1-5 meets twice a month on Thursday evenings from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The Youth Group for grades 6 and older meets Sunday nights…

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