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13 Jackson wrestlers march on the regional tournaments
By Wayne Witkowski Matt McGowan took his first big step toward returning to the NJSIAA wrestling championships at Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall and led a troupe of 13 Jackson township wrestlers, including nine teammates from Jackson Memorial High School, into the region championships this week. Although none were district champions, seven wrestlers from Jackson Memorial and…
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Allentown athletes making deep runs in postseason competition
By Wayne Witkowski Three members of Allentown High School’s girls’ indoor track and field team — Devon Hoernlein, Kassidy Mulryne and Carly Roche — qualified for the NJSIAA Meet of Champions (MOC) coming off the NJSIAA Group III championships Feb. 17 at the John Bennett Indoor Athletic Complex in Toms River. Also last weekend, seven Allentown wrestlers…
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Wheels keep turning for YMCA children’s campaign
EAST BRUNSWICK – Participants in the fourth annual Raritan Valley YMCA Spin-a-Thon combined efforts to log thousands of biking miles in support of the Y’s Strong Kids Campaign. The entire ride took place via stationary bike inside the YMCA on Feb. 11, exceeding its goal of raising $5,000 for the campaign. Some riders biked for…
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Rocking chair fundraiser set for Feb. 25-26
The 32nd annual Rock-a-Thon is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, through 11 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, at North Brunswick Township High School, 98 Raider Road, North Brunswick. This 24-hour rocking chair marathon raises money for charities by having students get pledges and then rock the day and night away. This year, the event…
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Woman suffers fatal injuries during fire at her home
EAST BRUNSWICK – A 60-year-old woman was fatally injured in a fire at her home last week. Tracy Baran of 16 Nelson Circle in East Brunswick was pronounced dead at the scene of the fire, which was reported to authorities at 4:39 a.m. on Feb. 17, according to a statement prepared by Middlesex County Prosecutor…
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Business development thriving on North Ernston Road
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SAYREVILLE — Residents likely have seen big changes happening at the Sayrebrook Towne Center at Washington and North Ernston roads, and more are coming. The most visible update is to the ShopRite, which is undergoing a significant expansion. ShopRite spokeswoman Karen O’Shea said the store is adding on 26,000 square feet.…
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Driver charged with DWI, death by auto after friend dies in crash
EDISON – A 22-year-old township man was killed after the car in which he was riding veered off the road and struck a tree. Joel Patrone, 22, of Edison, was pronounced dead at 5:54 a.m. on Feb. 18 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) in New Brunswick, where he was taken following the…
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Monroe officials promise to fight for fair share of funding
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MONROE — Township and school officials are joining forces as they continue to provide pressure on state and local legislators in seeking their fair share in state aid. Mayor Gerard W. Tamburro discussed the school funding formula at a Township Council meeting on Feb. 6. He said he was invited…
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Spring for ‘Firsts’ 44 Percentage of buyers planning to purchase a home in spring 2017 who are first-timers. Source: realtor.com © CTW Features
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