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District 21 tournament
SCOTT FRIEDMAN St. John Vianney High School’s Paul Piccione, right, lifts Jackson Memorial High School’s Fred Terranova off the mat during their 120-pound match in the finals of the NJSIAA District 21 Wrestling Tournament on Feb. 21 at Manalapan High School. Piccione lost in overtime.
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SPORT SHORTS
Robby Andrews almost pulled off another spectacular come-from-behind win at the Millrose Games on Feb. 14 at the Armory Track and Field Center. Andrew, running for Adidas, finished second to Erik Sowinski in the 1,000-meter run, 2:21.18-2:21.23. Andrews caught Sowinski with a patented late-race surge but wasn’t able to pass him in the homestretch. The…
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CBA to host Golden Gloves on Feb. 28
The Golden Gloves competition is the goal for all aspiring young boxers. The first step that they take toward the New Jersey Golden Gloves championships begins on Feb. 28 at Christian Brothers Academy (CBA) in Lincroft, where the Alumni Fathers Club of CBA will host a New Jersey Golden Gloves Tournament in the McKay Gymnasium.…
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Rivera leads CBA to wrestling title at District 22 tourney
By MATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent Christian Brothers Academy (CBA) ruled the NJSIAA District 22 wrestling tournament for the second year in a row. Three Colts grapplers earned gold medals on Feb. 21 at Red Bank Regional High School. CBA’s Sebastian Rivera, a 113-pound junior, completed back-to-back District 22 titles when he defeated Jason Hernandez of Raritan…
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BUSINESS BRIEFS
Susan Xanthos of Middletown is one of the winners of this year’s Provident Bank “Committed to Share” sweepstakes. Through March 21, the bank will give a financial boost to consumers and charities alike. Participants can enter for a chance to win one of three top cash prizes with a matching donation to a charity. Xanthos…
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Musical revue focuses on animal rights
Lauren Weiner of Aberdeen, a graduate student at Monmouth University, will present “Life is a Catbaret,” a musical revue to raise awareness for animal rights, at 8 p.m. March 28 at First Presbyterian Church, 883 Route 34, Matawan. Tickets are $15 for general admission and $10 for seniors and students. This event will raise awareness…
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‘On Broadway’ show to benefit food bank
The song-and-dance extravaganza, “On Broadway,” with David J.V. Meenan and Friends, will be presented at 7 p.m. March 6-7 at the Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church St., Middletown. Proceeds will benefit the Barn for the Poorest of the Poor, a Middletown food bank. The show will feature Karen Feeney and the Royale Orchestra performing hit…
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Climate talk set for breakfast program
The Social Action committee of Temple Shalom will sponsor a breakfast program on the climate at 9:30 a.m. March 1 at 5 Ayrmont Lane, Aberdeen. The speaker will be Joseph Robertson, global strategy director of the Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL). He will present, “When Citizens are Involved, Lawmakers Respond.” CCL is a nonprofit, nonpartisan grassroots…
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Bice “Bea” Rossi
Bice “Bea” Rossi (Mastrodonato), 100, of Freehold, formerly of Clifton, died on Feb. 18, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Joseph N. Rossi. Loving mother to Lena Di Vito of Freehold. Grandmother to Kenneth Di Vito, Carol Kelson and Susan Felicia. Great-grandmother to Daniel, Joseph, Michael and Thomas Kelson, and Joseph and Vincent Felicia. Mrs.…
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