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Four hoop teams set for state tournament
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Freehold High School has the highest seed of the four local boys basketball teams that have qualified for the NJSIAA state tournament. Coach Ben DiBiase’s Colonials are the No. 2 seed in Central Jersey Group III and drew a first-round bye. The Colonials (21-5) will open play on March 5…
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Wall Township Speedway will host race car swap meet on March 14
Auto racing teams from all forms of the sport as well as automotive enthusiasts in general will have the opportunity to either sell their parts and equipment or purchase needed items for the new season when a race car/automotive parts swap meet is presented in the paved pit area at Wall Township Speedway, Route 34,…
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Colts Neck earns No. 1 seed in CJ IV
Freehold Township, Howell, Freehold also qualify BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer The Colts Neck High School girls basketball team will go into the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group IV state sectional tournament as the No. 1 seed. CHRIS KELLY staff Freehold Township High School’s Christina Barthel (5) comes away with possession of a loose ball during…
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Sky Blue FC ready to play some soccer
Three women make the cut at tryouts for Women’s Professional Soccer BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer After two days of tryouts, 26 players sat silently in a semicircle, waiting to hear if they had made the cut. JEFF GRANIT staff Sky Blue FC Soccer, a new women’s professional soccer league, held tryouts at GoodSports USA…
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Datebook
• The Jewish Community Center of Western Monmouth County is sponsoring a wine- and cheese-tasting event for Jewish singles ages 24-35 and 35-55 at the JCC of Western Monmouth, 100 Route 9 north, Manalapan, (in the Galleria shopping center). The event will take place March 12 at 7:30 p.m. Details: 732-683-9303, press 3. • English…
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Applicants for AAUW scholarships sought
The Freehold Area American Association of University Women is accepting applications for its Lew Williams and Leila Sulkes scholarships. Female students ages 25 and over who are enrolled in a bachelor degree program and completed at least 60 credits or enrolled in a graduate degree program and completed at least one semester can apply for…
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Rose-pruning demo April 4 in Eatontown
The Jersey Shore Rose Society (JSRS), will hold a hands-on rose pruning demonstration 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. April 4 at Wampum Park, Route 35 south, Eatontown (rain date, April 5). The event is free and open to the public. Attendees should bring gardening gloves and pruners. For more information, call 732-389- 5353.
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Being a first aid squad member has many benefits for residents
A new year, coupled with the troubled economy, has many New Jerseyans re-examining their future and re-evaluating priorities. One sure way to positively impact many lives, including your own, is to join your local volunteer first aid squad. Shrinking municipal budgets, New Jersey’s aging population, congested roads and the ever-present threat of terrorism are just…
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State senator says points made in her guest column were accurate
I would like to briefly set the record straight in response to (Department of Community Affairs) Commissioner Joseph Doria’s allegations related to my opinion editorial of the new affordable housing law and regulations ("Senator Misses Key Points On Affordable Housing," Your Turn, News Transcript, Feb. 25). All of the information I put forth in that…
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