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Rutkowski ready to lead Barrons in final season as ace
By Jeff Appelblatt Luckily for South Amboy High School’s baseball team, it won’t be trying to get hits off Woodbridge High School ace Harry Rutkowski in the season opener in Woodbridge April 1. The Barrons are saving the lefty for the next game at Piscataway Township High School April 3. Woodbridge isn’t trying to do…
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Mustangs’ tennis lineup taking shape as season nears
By Jeff Appelblatt The boys’ tennis players at Marlboro High School are still in the midst of showing coach Dave Kretzmer what they’re capable of. The 19-year coach isn’t too sure yet who will be his top players on the court this year. Kretzmer knows his club is quite young, but also full of potential.…
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Marlboro coach, player on opposite sides at all-star game
By Jeff Appelblatt Coach Mike Nausedas was set to relax. The boys’ basketball season at Marlboro High School was over, but then Nausedas was asked to be one of the coaches at the Shore Basketball Coaches Senior All-Star Game. He wasn’t going to turn that down. And then next thing he knew, one of his…
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Mustangs ready for Rocket Relays, outdoor track season
By Jeff Appelblatt On April 1, Marlboro High School will be one of 15 schools represented at the Rocket Relays at Raritan High School — an annual kickoff to the spring track and field season. At last year’s event, Marlboro’s Briana Mullan won the girls’ 400-meter hurdles race, Julien Hill finished No. 3 in the…
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Elks to hold Easter Egg Hunt April 9
The Long Branch Elks Lodge will hold its annual Easter Egg Hunt and Lunch with the Easter Bunny from 1-3 p.m. on April 9 at 150 Garfield Ave. The event is free for children age 10 and under and $8 for everyone else. For more information, call the Lodge after 3 p.m. at 732-222-9742.
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Antonio Manicone
Antonio Manicone (aka Tony, Anthony) of East Brunswick, passed away Thursday, March 23, at The Elms in Cranbury. He was 86. Born in Jersey City, he lived in East Brunswick for the past 47 years. Mr. Manicone retired as a chief engineer for Mobil Oil. During the Korean War, he served in the U.S. Merchant…
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Re-evaluation of tax assessment could kill Manhattan Beach project
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — The significant fluctuations in the property tax bill for the Manhattan Beach property has caused some disagreements among council members in South Amboy. The issue was discussed at both the March 1 and 15 City Council meetings, prompted by a request for the council to draft and approve…
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South Brunswick director honored for 35 years of service
SOUTH BRUNSWICK — The New Jersey Recreation and Park Association (NJRPA) awarded the Association Service Award to the director of Parks and Recreation in South Brunswick. Tom Morris was honored during the NJRPA Annual Awards banquet in Atlantic City on March 7. He has been an active member of NJRPA for 35 years, taking on just about…
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Blue Devils’ baseball team ready for competition in A Central
By Matthew Rocco The Shore Regional High School baseball team will take on bigger schools in the Shore Conference A Central Division this season. But with established players returning to the field, the Blue Devils expect to have another winning year. The Blue Devils, who are coming off a 13-9 season in 2016, are looking…
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