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NJSIAA announces changes to 2016 basketball tournaments
The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) has announced changes to its 2016 basketball tournaments, including revised scheduling and an additional venue. The Non-Public North A and B section finals and the four public group finals, previously played at Rutgers University, will now be played at Pine Belt Arena in Toms River. In terms…
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Mooney repeats as winner at Twin Lights Twilight 5K
Defending champion Mike Mooney and 74 fellow distance runners returned to the Twin Lights for the Second Annual Twin Lights Twilight 5K Aug. 9. Mooney, who lives in Jackson, made it back-to-back Twin Lights wins, touring the demanding 5K course in 18:39.3. Highlands resident Dawn Ciccone was first for the women in 23:47.2. The scenery…
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Caseys 16U team takes 2nd in summer league division
By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent Red Bank Catholic (RBC) High School’s 16U team turned in a solid season in the Greater Middlesex Coaches Summer Baseball League’s (GMCSBL) Surf, also known as the Monmouth County, Division. After a slow start, the Caseys, led by Newt Hausmann, the father of RBC varsity coach Buddy Hausmann, went 9-3 overall…
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Ex-Bulldogs swimmer Jaeger sets American 1,500 record
By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School graduate Connor Jaeger, competing with Team USA in Kazan, Russia, at the 2015 FINA World Championships, set an American record and claimed a silver medal at the championships. Jaeger’s time of 14:41.20 bested the 11-year-old American record of 14:45.29, set by Larsen Jensen at the…
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Bus trip slated for skateboarder event
The Long Branch Recreation Department is sponsoring a bus trip for the skateboarder competition, 2015 SLS Nike SB World Tour, which will be held at the Prudential Center in Newark on Aug. 23. Top pros will compete at the event, including Sean Malto, Kelvin Hoefler, Felipe Gustavo, David Gonzalez, Ryan Sheckler, Nyjah Huston and more.…
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Employers sought for Sept. job fair
Monmouth County will again offer employers and jobseekers the opportunity to connect at the Monmouth County Fall Job Fair scheduled for Sept. 18 at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft. “Employers who have immediate job openings are invited to participate in Monmouth County’s Fall Job Fair,” said Freeholder Deputy Director Serena DiMaso, liaison to the Monmouth County…
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Band raising funds for local charities
LONG BRANCH — Joe Hughes and his band, Goldenseal, are musicians on a mission, assisting local charities and causes through their musical talents. The band will perform from 7-9 p.m. Aug. 20 at the Thursdays by the Sea concert series at Pier Village in Long Branch. Proceeds will benefit the Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues…
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Lynn Marie Skalaban
Lynn Marie Skalaban, 68, a resident of Weathersfield, Vermont, passed away Aug. 12 at her home in Weathersfield surrounded by her husband of 49 years, Peter, and their daughter, Alexis. Lynn was born on June 29, 1947, in New Brunswick, the daughter of Walter and Gladys (Hoover) Korsak. She lived in East Brunswick, where she…
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Officials soften stance on Sandy insurance reviews
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer Homeowners who seek revisions to their superstorm Sandy insurance payouts need not fear the state will reclaim some of their grant money if the insurance review is successful. The state Department of Community Affairs (DCA) reversed course over whether homeowners would be required to return grant money received through…
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