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Clutch save helps Jaguars advance in conference play
JACKSON MEMORIAL By WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent A highlight-reel save for Jackson Memorial High School’s boys soccer team sealed a Shore Conference Tournament victory on Oct. 25. Explosive scoring threat Alex Cella of Matawan Regional High School, regarded as one of the fastest players in the Shore who may lead the area unofficially in breakaway opportunities…
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Hubert looks to make impact in senior year for Tar Heels
By WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent New Egypt High School graduate Desmond Hubert (14), now a forward on the University of North Carolina men’s basketball team, covers his man against rival Duke University. A top defensive player for the Tar Heels, the senior is eager to have a greater offensive impact in his final season. JEFFREY CAMARATI/UNC…
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‘Love and Intrigue’ at Rutgers
ENTERTAINMENT Carter Bellaimey and Leale DeVerges ELIZA J. BRENNESSEL Ferdinand von Walters and Luise Miller are young and in love — and if only they were of the same social class, their story might end happily ever after. But Ferdinand is a baron and son of the chancellor and Luise is the daughter of a…
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Suspect sought in bank robbery
Jackson police have released this photograph of a man who is wanted in connection with the robbery of Santander bank, Brewers Bridge Road, on Oct. 23. JACKSON — A male suspect is being sought by police after he robbed a Jackson bank on the afternoon of Oct. 23. Police said the incident occurred shortly before…
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District says Jackson pupil did not have meningitis
By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON — Days after Jackson School District administrators reported that a pupil who is enrolled at the Elms Elementary School might have viral meningitis, officials announced that was not the case. According to an Oct. 21 announcement, doctors found that the disease was absent from the unnamed pupil’s system. The…
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County advances road work
HOWELL — The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has passed a resolution approving plans and specifications for safety improvements at a troublesome intersection in Howell. According to the resolution, the improvements will be made at the intersection of Squankum-Yellowbrook and West Farms roads. The intersection is near Howell Middle School North and Howell High School.…
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The worst part was the anticipation
ARE WE THERE YET Lori Clinch I am sure that I am not alone when I say there is nothing fun about the annual physical. The poking and the prodding, and that’s just to get my husband to go! I will agree that the annual trip to the doctor’s office is no walk in the…
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Teen pianist will perform concert at Howell library
By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer Teresa Ngo HOWELL — Pianist Teresa Ngo will showcase her talent on piano when she performs a concert of classical music. Teresa, 16, will perform classical music for guests 2-3 p.m. Nov. 1 at the Howell Public Library, 318 Old Tavern Road, Howell. Teresa is a resident of Howell…
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Ballot question aims to reform bail process
A ballot question that focuses on the pretrial detention of certain suspects will be placed before voters in the Nov. 4 general election. Alexander Shalom, senior staff attorney for the American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey, said the organization supports the passage of the question. Question No. 1 asks: “Do you approve amending the…
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