Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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Holmdel teenager achieves rank of Eagle Scout
BY MICHAEL BENAVIDES Staff Writer A Holmdel teenager was full of confidence in his pursuit of attaining the highest rank a Boy Scout can achieve – Eagle Scout. Trevor Kiss, 14, said he felt confident that he was going to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout, which he received on Nov. 29, 2016. “I remember…
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Redbirds see strong starts from baseball, girls’ lacrosse teams
By Wayne Witkowski Allentown High School’s baseball and girls’ lacrosse teams have gotten off to flying starts in the budding spring sports season. Baseball After outscoring its first two opponents, 32-5, with 15 players driving in runs, Allentown’s baseball team went to 3-0 April 8 by pulling out a 2-1 victory over Hopewell Valley Central…
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Spring computer classes at Edison Public Library
The Edison Main Public Library, 340 Plainfield Ave., will offer computer classes from 2:30-4 p.m. on Thursdays starting April 20 and will run through May 11. The classes will focus on email, internet safety and computer maintenance and Excel 1. Participants are encouraged to bring their tablets, if they have one. The North Edison Branch, 777…
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Cookies and Chrome enjoyed at Hazlet school
By Katharine Friedman Correspondent Computers in today’s world are now smaller, portable, and for many, easier to understand. The first grade students at Raritan Valley Elementary School in Hazlet can attest to those facts. This year the students were presented with their own Google Chrome to use for school purposes, and with the help of…
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Jersey Shore author at Woodbridge Library April 19
The Woodbridge Main Library, 1 George Frederick Plaza Woodbridge, will be sponsor author Rick Geffken at 7 p.m. on April 19. Geffken, who is the author of “Lost Amusement Parks of the North Jersey Shore”, will be discussing Sewaren’s Boynton Beach, as well as other state parks. This program is free and all are invited…
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Hazlet mayor announces intention for reelection
Republican Mayor Susan Kiley declared herself for reelection while Democrat Vincent Solomeno announced his bid for a seat on the Township Committee in Hazlet Township. The filing deadline for candidates seeking to run on a party line was April 3. For independent candidates, the filing deadline is June 6.
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Manalapan sets rules for sale of dogs and cats in pet stores
By Mark Rosman Staff Writer MANALAPAN – Two individuals involved in animal protection efforts in the Garden State thanked the members of the Manalapan Township Committee for adopting an ordinance that will permit pet shops in Manalapan to only sell dogs and cats that arrive at the store from an animal care facility or an…
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New ordinance in Old Bridge is the cat’s meow
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — The unanimous vote in favor of the long-discussed Trap, Neuter and Return (TNR) ordinance came with a bit of humor from Old Bridge officials. “We’re almost there,” Council President Brian Cahill said to the anxious members of the public before the council voted to approve two amendments…
