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Marlboro, Manalapan playing strong in tennis tournaments
By Jeff Appelblatt The Manalapan High School and Marlboro High School boys’ tennis teams each took part in the Monmouth County Tournament (MCT), but Christian Brothers Academy (CBA), a rival of each, ran away with the competition, taking away the title previously held by Holmdel High School, which was this year’s runner-up. Marlboro’s Jordan Paul…
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Manalapan swings itself back into win column
By Jeff Appelblatt Manalapan High School’s baseball team was slumping. The six-game losing streak was only about half as long as the 11-game winning streak that preceded it, but the feeling of losing lingers. However, no one was going to feel bad for the Braves. When the Cougars hosted them at Colts Neck High School…
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Cougars hope recent losses prepare them for tournaments
By Jeff Appelblatt No one ever wants to lose, but following a recent defeat to John P. Stevens High School, Colts Neck High School volleyball coach Greg Hope refused to put his head down. “It’s not fun. I don’t like losing,” the first-year head coach said after the match in Colts Neck. “There are no…
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Arizona Diamondbacks sign Somerset Patriots pitcher
The Arizona Diamondbacks purchased the contract of veteran left-hander Aaron Laffery, who recently pitched for the Somerset Patriots. Laffery was 1-1 and had a 2.82 ERA with 19 strikeouts this season for the Patriots. Laffery has pitched for numerous major league organizations, including the New York Yankees and New York Mets. He has appeared in…
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Have a slice with Monmouth County law
Residents will have a chance to fill up on pizza and ask their local law enforcement members questions when Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher Grammiccioni hosts “Pizza with a Prosecutor and a Cop” on May 30. The event will take place from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Cafe Villa Pizza in West Long Branch at…
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South River clubs to hold rib fest
The Level Club of South River and Philo Lodge 243 will hold its semi-annual Rib Fest from 1-5 p.m. on June 3 at the Masonic Temple, 120 Old Bridge Turnpike South River. Enjoy BBQ ribs, hamburgers, hot dogs, salads and refreshments. Music will be provided by DJ Run. Meet veterans from the New Jersey Veterans…
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For the Record
Edison resident Charles Nolley – a World War II veteran assigned to the 115th Army Air Force Base Unit that supported the famed Tuskegee Airmen – has been named Grand Marshal for the town’s upcoming 55th annual Memorial Day parade. Edison’s popular annual parade will kick off at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 28 in…
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Zerbini Family Circus will run on May 23 an 24 in Middletown
The St. Catherines Holy Name Society will serve as the host to the Zerbini Family Circus on May 23 and 24. The circus will perform on the church grounds on 130 Bray Ave., Middletown. There will be two shows each evening. The first show will start at 5 p.m. and the second one at 7…
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Knock Out Opioid Abuse to be held in Middletown
Monmouth County will be the next destination for the Town Hall style series “Knock Out Opioid Abuse.” On May 23, Middletown High School South, located at 90 Nut Swamp Road in Middletown, will hold the event dedicated to help fight drug and heroin abuse. The event, organized by the Horizon Foundation, will run from 7…
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