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Matawan slips past Neptune in early season division test
MATAWAN By MATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent A head of the school’s annual holiday tournament, the Matawan Regional High School boys basketball team gained early momentum this season with a crucial overtime win over Neptune High School. Last season, Matawan won its first sectional title since 1958 with a win over Rumson Fair Haven Regional in the…
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Jersey Blues hoops
Top: Brookdale Community College guard Terrel Cox, a Long Branch High School graduate, calls out a play during the Jersey Blues’ Dec. 16 game against Atlantic Cape Community in Lincroft. The Jersey Blues’ men prevailed in the Region 19 contest, 96-70. Above: Brookdale’s Paxton Reddington, a St. John Vianney graduate, gets around Atlantic Cape defender…
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IN THE SERVICE
Air Force Airman Joseph Guarnieri, son of Kathy and Mario Guarnieri of Belford, graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who…
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Campaign touts benefits of inclusive schools
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer A statewide coalition of advocacy groups is promoting inclusive education for students with special needs. Born out of litigation brought by advocates for children with developmental disabilities, the Inclusion Campaign urges the integration of special education students into general education classrooms throughout the state. Thomas Baffuto, executive director of…
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BUSINESS BRIEFS
More than $800,000 was raised by 190 dealerships as part of the New Jersey Auto Retailers Unite campaign, a partnership between the Valerie Fund and franchised auto retailers. In Monmouth County, 20 dealerships raised nearly $100,000, including Buhler Chrysler Jeep Dodge; Ray Catena’s Mini of Monmouth; Jaguar of Monmouth; Lexus of Freehold; Lexus of Monmouth;…
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FEMA to revise flood insurance payout rules
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — The federal government will reopen approximately 270 dismissed claims filed by property owners with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-6) said any flood insurance claim dismissed due to a missed deadline will be reopened by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as…
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Street signs pay tribute to Middletown veterans
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — Several street signs around the township will gain some new additions to honor veterans who lost their lives in service to their country. The Middletown Veterans Affairs Committee plans to install 30 commemorative street signs that will honor fallen veterans from World War II to the present.…
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Middletown slates preschool open house
Parents of incoming 3- and 4-year-old preschoolers are invited to attend Middletown Township Public Schools’ Preschool Open House 6:45-7:45 p.m. Jan. 22, at Harmony Elementary School, 100 Murphy Road, Middletown. This is an adults-only event. Parents can learn about state-approved, research-based curriculum; learning centers; developmentally appropriate learning; daily schedules; and program goals to foster the…
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Henry “Hank” Charles Francis Arnold
Mr. Arnold, 82, of Sparta, died peacefully Nov. 15, 2014, at home with his family. A retired professor of business and economics who loved to read, discuss and explore a wide array of topics — from history and classical music to politics, government and current events — “Hank” was blessed with a full and healthy…
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