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It’s not too late to find a great summer rental at the Jersey shore, says Gloria Nilson & Co.
I t’s not too late to find the perfect summer rental. That’s the message to Jersey Shore vacationers from Peter Zanowic, the broker/manager of Gloria Nilson & Co. Real Estate’s Bayhead office, and also the company’s resident summer vacation rental pro. With miles of pristine beaches open and ready for summer vacationers, Zanowic says there…
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Girls lacrosse teams sharpen skills in local pickup games
By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent Over the next several weeks, players from high school girls lacrosse teams in the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) will gather in Old Bridge to further their skills in a series of pickup games being organized by Old Bridge High School coach Steve Gajewski. The Lady Knights’ mentor noted that the program…
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Old Bridge Aquatics Team shines at Special Olympics
Old Bridge has a new reason to be proud. The Aquatics Team it sent to the State Summer Special Olympics came home with a total of 22 medals — nine were gold, 11 were silver, and two were bronze. Under the direction of head coach Karen Lewicki, the team trained at the Old Bridge YMCA…
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Rugged Maniac 5K coming to Raceway Park July 12-13
By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer The 50-foot waterslide is one of the highlights of the Rugged Maniac 5K Obstacle Race coming to Raceway Park July 12-13. Competitors will tackle 25 obstacles, including a tunnel and fire, during the race. Raceway Park has been witness to legendary races over the years, but nothing quite like the…
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Matawan teen graduates to featured role in ‘Grease’
Ian Laudano of Matawan will play Kenickie in Phoenix Productions’ rendition of “Grease.” I an Laudano of Matawan will play Kenickie in Phoenix Productions’ revival of the Broadway musical, “Grease,” coming to the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank starting July 11. A June graduate of Matawan Regional High School, Ian will begin attending Montclair…
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Hometown crowd cheers on goalie Tim Howard
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Joseph Georgi of East Brunswick displays his patriotism during a World Cup viewing party for the July 1 United States vs. Belgium game. The party was held at North Brunswick Township High School, from which Team USA goalie Tim Howard graduated in 1997. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR NORTH BRUNSWICK —…
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Forum teaches young men about politics, leadership
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Jenniston R. Francis Central New Jersey has found itself a few good men. More than 1,000 young men from across the state convened June 22-27 at Rider University, Lawrenceville, for the 69th session of the American Legion Jersey Boys State. The program was designed to provide hands-on experience in local,…
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Monroe farm enters preservation program
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer Indyk’s Farm in Monroe, established by current owner Ben Konopacki’s grandfather in 1940, has become the 52nd farm to be preserved in Middlesex County under the Farmland Preservation Program. JEREMY GROSSMAN/STAFF Ben Konopacki, owner of Indyk’s Farm, has ensured that the farmland his grandfather bought at a 1940 auction…
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Participants sought for home-arts event
The Middlesex County Fair Association invites members of the public to enter the Home Arts Division at the annual Middlesex County Fair scheduled for Aug. 4-10 at the fairgrounds, 655 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Home-arts categories include art, gardening, crafts, baking, photography, sewing, quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, canning, woodworking and more. There are 14 divisions;…
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