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Local dogs have their play at ‘Puppy Bowl XI’
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer A puppy scores a touchdown during Animal Planet’s “Puppy Bowl,” which will air on Super Bowl Sunday. PHOTOS COURTESY OF ANIMAL PLANET Football fans across the country are going to have a “ruff” time choosing which team to root for on Super Bowl Sunday. The competition, however, has nothing to…
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Many tout Obama plan for free college
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer President Barack Obama’s $60 billion proposal of making two years of community college free for qualified students across America has brought both hope and concern. Congressman Frank Pallone (D-Monmouth) made a visit to Middlesex County College (MCC) on Jan. 23 to have a conversation with students about their take on…
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Sweet time in store at Chocolate and Wine Festival
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Jenna Garrison dips a cookie in chocolate at Carlo’s Bakery in Red Bank. The bakery is among the vendors set for the Chocolate and Wine Festival. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR With Valentine’s Day approaching, more than 1,000 people are expected to snack on truffles and sip some port during Greater…
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Park smarts
Q&A with Sharon Peters In a recent column I discouraged people from parking in the nether reaches of parking lots (even during the day) because of conversations with police officers who said such areas are Petri dishes of do-itand run damage. This prompted an avalanche of comments from readers. It turns out that the numbers…
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Stop-start engines
A growing number of cars are coming equipped with a “stop-start” system that automatically depowers the engine while sitting at a stop sign or at idle to save fuel. It starts the engine up again in less than a second, usually when the driver lifts his or her foot off the brake or clutch pedal.…
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Rumson’s Iwama making most of final high school season
By MATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent Marcus Iwama is making the most of his final season at Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School. The senior wrestler is undefeated with 15 wins through Jan. 25. He took first place at 145 pounds in the Caldwell Tournament earlier this season. Iwama also won gold at the Holmdel Tournament and Buc…
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Red Bank’s McMahon is disciplined beyond the mat
By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent Red Bank Regional High School’s Jack McMahon seems like a typical wrestler, albeit a very good one, but the unassuming junior has become a presence on and off the mats. McMahon sports a 13-3 record competing primarily in the 132-pound weight class for the Buccaneers. Like most wrestlers, he is disciplined,…
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Scoring chance
MATT DENTON Middletown High School North’s Khristian Acosta moves the puck in front of the Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School net during the Jan. 23 game played at Middletown Ice World. Middletown North went on to win the game, 12-3.
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NOTES
The Asbury Park High School Class of 1965 is planning a 50th high school reunion for Oct. 17. Those who have any information that would be helpful in locating classmates are asked to call Holly Newman Williams at 732-915-6928 and leave a message. Calls will be returned. Oceanport United Methodist Church will host a Shrove…
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