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Eagles, Lions playing to remain in contention
By WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent When Middletown High School South played Middletown High School North on Jan. 20, their matchup was meaningful for both boys basketball teams beyond the renewal of their crosstown rivalry, which takes place again later this season. It is a crossroads game for both teams to stay in the thick of the…
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Brookdale men’s basketball ready to make region run
By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Brookdale Community College’s Terrel Cox puts up a running one-hander during a recent win against Atlantic Cape Community College at Brookdale’s Collins Arena in Lincroft. The Jersey Blues are currently in a tie for first place in the Garden State Athletic Conference. The Jersey Blues were 8-6 overall before games…
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Lillian (Feldman) Leifer
Lillian (Feldman) Leifer died on Jan. 16, 2015, at home. She was 85. Born in the Bronx, N.Y., she resided in Metuchen and Clark before moving to East Brunswick 10 years ago. Ms. Leifer was a member of the East Brunswick Senior Center, as well as Hadassah. Surviving are her two sons, Paul Leifer and…
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Country Folk Art Craft Show
TOP PICK The Country Folk Art Craft Show comes to the New Jersey Convention and Expo Center in Edison Jan. 23-25. This is the 33rd anniversary of the show. Craft lovers will find a huge array of unique decorating items in styles including primitive, shabby chic, cottage, new country, Tuscan, northwest lodge, traditional and fine…
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Holmdel firefighters face charges in alleged theft of campaign signs
HOLMDEL — Six firefighters have been charged with criminal mischief after they allegedly removed campaign signs prior to the Nov. 4 election for Holmdel Township Committee. Township Committee candidates Janet Berk and Karen Strickland, both Democrats, filed a complaint with police after their signs were allegedly taken from private and public locations during the campaign…
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Summer camp: the ultimate 21st century skills-learning environment
By Andy Pritikin It used to be so easy. Mom was home, and kids wanted to play outside, as we only had seven channels on the television (and no central air). Boy, how times have changed.Technological advances have profoundly affected life, as we know it, including how we raise our children. Most families rely on…
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An American tradition: camp
Millions of children nationwide become part of history For more than 150 years, millions of children have learned life lessons and made lasting memories in a positive, supportive camp environment. This year, more than 10 million children and youth will attend camp nationwide. Today, camps are the natural extension of traditional education settings. Camp is…
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Area schools and camps have so much to offer
Athena Learning Center Athena Learning Center of Middletown, a year-round learning center that offers K-12 students innovative solutions for improving their math and reading skills, is offering a 90-minute complimentary Writer’s Enrichment Workshop to preview a course offered to prepare students for the upcoming PARCC and TerraNova tests.This workshop is being offered to students in…
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Matawan-Aberdeen district has new board members, goals
By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer ABERDEEN — Three new members have joined the Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District Board of Education. The three newcomers are Aberdeen representatives Weymouth Brittingham and Allison Friendman, and Matawan representative Africa Nelson. They will serve alongside Board President Anissa Esposito and Kathleen Gentile, who represent Matawan, as well as Vice President…
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