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Breen enters Encryption in Haskell invitational
For Monmouth’s crown jewel, the $1 million William Hill Haskell Invitational, trainer Kelly Breen has elected to throw his horse’s hat into the Haskell ring, as he recently announced that Encryption will join the Grade 1 battle. “We’re throwing him into the deep end,” Breen said in a Monmouth Park press release. “He’s going to…
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Local players help Middlesex win Snapple Bowl
By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent Old Bridge High School’s Dan Grillo looks to turn the corner and pick up a gain for the Middlesex all-star team during the Snapple Bowl on July 17 at Sayreville War Memorial Stadium. The game pitted the best graduated seniors from Middlesex and Union counties against each other. Middlesex won this…
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Dowdell Library accepting DVDs, CDs
The Sadie Pope Dowdell Library Foundation is collecting unwanted DVDs, CDs and video games during its DVD and Recorded Media Drive. Collection boxes are located at the South Amboy YMCA, 200 John T. O’Leary Blvd.; Madura Pharmacy, 115 N. Broadway; and at the library, 100 Harold G. Hoffman Plaza. The ongoing program enables the library…
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State Theatre names interim president
NEW BRUNSWICK — Warren R. Zimmerman has been named the State Theatre’s interim president and CEO. Effective July 7, Zimmerman will lead the New Brunswick-based staff and help sustain the growth and momentum of the organization while planning for future initiatives. He had worked very closely with former President Mark W. Jones on the State…
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Edison student to appear on ‘Jeopardy!’
Jeff Xie, 17, is all smiles as he stands with host Alex Trebek as a contestant on the “Jeopardy! Teen Tournament.” PHOTO COURTESY OF JEOPARDY PRODUCTIONS INC. EDISON — Ten years of watching the popular game show “Jeopardy!” has paid off for a local teen. Jeff Xie, 17, will appear on this year’s edition of…
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Monmouth County Fair promises fun for all
ENTERTAINMENT The Monmouth County Fair will be held July 23-27 at the East Freehold Showgrounds on Kozloski Road, Freehold Township. Presented by the Monmouth County Park System in cooperation with the Monmouth County 4-H Association, the fair hours will be 5-11 p.m. every night except Sunday, when the fair will be open 11 a.m.-6 p.m.…
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BUSINESS BRIEFS
For the 15th year, Hair Cuttery will help unprivileged children return to school with a fresh haircut. For every haircut purchased in August for a patron up to age 18, salons in New Jersey will donate one back to an underprivileged child in the communities of Hair Cuttery’s nearly 900 locations. Locations include Summerfield Shopping…
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Local business can help your pet be Furry N’ Fabulous
Furry N’ Fabulous Pet Salon is owned and operated by Jackie Viola, a groomer with more than seven years of experience and 10 years within the animal field. Jackie is a Nash Academy certified groomer and also a college graduate of Monmouth University. Her employee, John Revella, also has more than seven years of grooming…
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Preventative care important for pets
All About Pets A ccording to a 2011 Bayer Veterinary Care Usage study, companion animal veterinary visits have been declining over the past several years. Study participants reported their pets saw the vet nearly 20 percent less than they did a mere four years ago.The infrequency of vet visits might be traced to a host…
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