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George R. McCarthy
Mr. McCarthy, 67, of the Cliffwood Beach section of Old Bridge, died July 1, 2009, in MonmouthMedical Center, Long Branch. Prior to his retirement in 2000, he was employed as a diesel mechanic with Rollins Trucking, Edison, where he worked for 30 years. His first wife, Bette Wood McCarthy, died in 2001, and his second…
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Catherine Marie Schaefer O’Brien
Mrs. O’Brien, 88, of Sayreville, died June 21, 2009, in Arbors Care Center, Toms River section of Dover. She was once employed with E.I. DuPont, Parlin section of Sayreville. She was predeceased by her husband, Lawrence O’Brien, and by two sons, David O’Brien and Mark O’Brien. Surviving are a daughter, Chris O’Brien of Toms River;…
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Sport Shorts
Old Bridge Fall Baseball League is accepting applications for the 2009 season. Mail-in registration is available by visiting www.leaguelineup.com/obfb for an application. All games are held at Old Bridge Township newest fields — Mannino Park, Geick Park and Veterans Park. All games will be played at night with lights. There are no workbonds or fundraisers.…
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Thousands anticipated at Saturday’s run at Shore
BY WAREN RAPPLEYEA Staff Writer Saturday marks the 33rd running of the annual Belmar Five Johnny Cobb Memorial Run, which begins at 8:30 a.m. Online registrations will be accepted through Friday and runners will also be able to sign up on race day. Race Director Phil Hinck said more than 2,200 runners have signed up…
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Local umpire aspires to make the majors
OBHS graduate now working in Florida’s Gulf Coast League BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Staff Writer Old Bridge resident Mike Walsh is making his debut as an umpire in the Gulf Coast League this summer in what he hopes will be the first step on the ladder to the major leagues. Walsh, 23, has regularly umpired in…
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Battling for the ball
Left: Ali Sisco (r) advances the ball up the field in a scrimmage during a field hockey camp at South Brunswick High School June 30. Above: Angie Goff (l) tries to get past another player during the field hockey camp. PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff
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Disputes claims that studies show TNR to be successful
Michelle Lerner’s letter to the editor, “TNR Is Most Effective, Cheapest Way To Control Feral Cats” (Suburban, July 2), requires a response. As attorney for Project TNR (Trap-Neuter-Release), she heralds the virtues of TNR of feral cats and urges Old Bridge to adopt TNR as its method of dealing with stray cats. For those unfamiliar…
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Parents should use caution during summer
For parents and children, one of the great joys of summer is the fun of floating, splashing and playing in the cooling water of a swimming pool. This year, the fun can be enjoyed even more through the peace of mind offered by a new law aimed at preventing entrapment dangers in pools and spas.…
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Advocacy groups work to avert cutbacks
In a tough economic climate, it can be especially hard to balance the state budget. The fiscal responsibility is to meet the moral obligation of helping people access needed health care through public insurance programs. Keeping people in a program that provides quality, preventive care is a sound investment in New Jersey’s future. Gov. Jon…
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