Tag: South River
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Weekly Tuesday night dinners resume Jan. 10
The Sgt. John Basilone Italian-American Club will resume its weekly Tuesday night dinners beginning 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 10 at the club, 48 Appleby Ave., South River. The fresh-cooked homemade dinners include soup, salad, entrée, dessert, coffee/tea. The menu changes each week. The cost is $12 per person. For more information, call 732-238-0310 on the day of…
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South River tackles challenges of Blue Division, Group II
By Jimmy Allinder Basketball is all about numbers, and that will very much be the case for the South River High School girls’ team this season. First and foremost, the Rams graduated career scoring leader Gabrielle Harris (1,741 points) along with her 21.7 points per game (ppg). The freshman is now at William Paterson University,…
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Spotswood boys’ hoops team turns to team concept
By Jimmy Allinder Spotswood When the Spotswood High School boys’ basketball team plays the season opener Dec. 16 at home against Carteret High School, the Chargers will place the smallest lineup on the court in Steve Mate’s 21 years as head coach. While that could be a concern for many teams, it shouldn’t be a…
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Suspicious package found at South River school ‘not a threat’
By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER — A report of a suspicious item found outside a borough school was deemed not to be a threat. Around 11:10 a.m. on Dec. 9, South River patrol units responded to the South River Elementary and Middle School on Montgomery Street for a report of a suspicious item found outside…
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Film chronicles Tent City’s homeless, ‘tiny homes’ concept
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH RIVER — A local filmmaker is ready to share a revamped version of his exploration into the lives of both those who are homeless and those who are trying to help them. Jack Ballo’s documentary, “Destiny’s Bridge,” was finished in 2013 and is about the existence of Tent City in Lakewood…
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Library to hold cookie decorating event for children
The South River Public Library will hold a Holiday Cookie Decorating for Kids event at 3:30 p.m. on Dec. 14 and 6 p.m. on Dec. 15 at 55 Appleby Ave., South River. The library will provide cookies and decorations while the children provide the creativity. Each child will decorate several cookies to take home. Children…
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South River organization’s 10,000th mark is a “monumental accomplishment”
By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER – The South River Historical and Preservation Society celebrated a major milestone by adding its 10,000th item to its catalog. A 1971 newspaper clipping that includes a photo of South River’s first firehouse that was destroyed by a fire was unveiled at the South River Museum on Nov. 16. “It…
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Man charged with stealing copper pipes
SOUTH RIVER – A suspect has been charged with stealing copper from a borough residence. Patrolman Brian Hyslop reportedly observed a male walking around an abandoned property near Causeway and Browns Lane at 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 27, according to information provided by the South River Police Department. Upon being approached by officers, the…
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Police force sports hairy faces to promote cancer awareness
By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER — Officers of the South River Police Department (SRPD) have been participating in activities that bring attention to cancer. During the past two months, the department has been using its active community platform to help raise awareness for cancer, from sporting pink shirts under their uniforms for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in…
