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New FHA rules for rebound homebuyers
A negative credit event no longer means you’re ineligible for a mortgage. Some borrowers can be eligible again in just 12 months. Mortgage lenders are students of history. They’ve learned that when people haven’t paid their bills, it’s likely that practice will continue. The past is prologue — except when there are extenuating circumstances. The…
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SPORT SHORTS
The Lake Takanassee Race Series in West Long Branch will celebrate its 50th anniversary this summer. The series, known as “Lake Tak,” will begin its series of Monday evening races on June 30. The historic series will run for seven straight Mondays from July 7-28 and August 4-18. Each session would start at 6:30 p.m.…
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Shore coaching legend Nancy Williams retires
By MATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent Nancy Williams retired as head coach of Shore Regional High School’s field hockey team, capping an impressive career highlighted by a record number of wins and 13 state titles. Williams returned to her alma mater and took charge of the team in 1970, when Shore Regional launched the program. After 44…
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SPORT SHORTS
The Freehold Area Running Club begins the 32nd year of its Summer 5K Race Series on June 25 at Battlefield State Park, Route 33, Manalapan. The series will be held on Wednesday evenings from July 2-30. In addition to the 5K race inside the park, there are the Half-Mile and Mile Run for children ages…
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Eagles softball team finds ways to win despite struggles at plate
MIDDLETOWN SOUTH By WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Middletown High School South’s softball team is finding ways to win games lately, but hitting has not been much of a factor in that. Although different batters have come up with goodhitting games as of late, coach Tom Erbig said there continues to be a lack of support in…
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CBA back on top after besting Colts Neck in MCT title game
CHRISTIAN BROS. ACADEMY By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Christian Brothers Academy third baseman Pete Papcun tries to tag out Colts Neck High School’s sliding Tim Cavrak during the Shore Conference Tournament championship game at FirstEnergy Park in Lakewood on May 14. The Colts captured the title with a 9-5 victory. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR The…
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High school’s annual Gayla set for May 30
The Red Bank Regional High School Gay-Straight Alliance will host its fourth annual Gayla from 7-10 p.m. May 30 at the school, 101 Ridge Road, Little Silver. The event is sponsored by Make It Better for Youth, Monmouth County’s consortium for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth. All open-minded Monmouth County teenagers are welcome…
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High school’s career day slated for May 30
Matawan-Regional High School will host its Career Day on May 30 at 450 Atlantic Ave., Aberdeen. As part of its 21st-century college- and career-readiness initiative, underclassmen will have the opportunity to interact with community members representing more than 45 different careers. Students can meet artists, authors, engineers, FBI agents, financial analysts, models, salespeople and even…
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Brian Rhatigan
Mr. Rhatigan, 26, of Old Bridge, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on May 15, 2014, at New York Presbyterian/ Weill Cornell Medical Center, N.Y. Mr. Rhatigan was born on July 14, 1987, in New Brunswick. He grew up in Old Bridge, where he lived for his entire life surrounded by his loving…
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