Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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Middletown public library honors artist with exhibit
The Middletown Public Library will host a month long art exhibit to honor local artist and Red Bank resident, Alexander John Goldenberg, fromJune 1 to 24, at 55 New Monmouth Road. Goldenberg was a husband and a father who passed away from colon cancer last year. After his diagnosis in May 2014, he began painting…
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Jackson organization raises money to assist veterans in need
By Mark Rosman Staff Writer JACKSON – Representatives of New Jersey Veterans Helping Veterans Worldwide, a Jackson-based organization, will hand out American flags and ask for donations to support their efforts on May 21. From noon to 3 p.m., members will be at the Wawa convenience store on County Line Road near Harmony Road, Jackson,…
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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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Marlboro pupils earn honors in poster contest
By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer MARLBORO – Seven sixth grade students from the Marlboro Memorial Middle School have received awards from the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders following their participation in the 2017-18 Monmouth County Fair Housing Poster Contest. The awards were presented by freeholders Lillian Burry and John Curley. The Monmouth County Fair Housing…
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Power company moves Osprey nests
with pix Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) recently moved five Osprey nests to safer locations in an attempt to preserve the birds and the power lines where their nests were located. According to a press release by JCP&L, the company just completed a survey of its Monmouth and Ocean County Osprey nest platforms. The…
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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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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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Farmingdale board expects to propose school referendum
By Mark Rosman Staff Writer FARMINGDALE – The Farmingdale Board of Education is expected to ask residents to approve $4.6 million worth of renovations at the Farmingdale Public School in a special election later this year. Business Administrator Karen Minutolo said that the cost of the facilities project will be financed through the issuance of…
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Pathfinders dedicated to bringing people back to nature
By Clare Marie Celano Correspondent JACKSON – What began as an idea to preserve land for family activities has yielded more than 1,200 acres dedicated as trails for walking, hiking, bicycling and horseback riding. The idea to preserve land and create trails evolved into the Jackson Pathfinders, a volunteer organization created in 1999 by Jackson’s…
