Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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Ocean Township celebrates National Night Out
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer OCEAN TOWNSHIP — Residents were able to enjoy a hot dog with their local police officers at the National Night Out Against Crime event. Residents and Ocean Township officers were able to interact in a community setting at the Aug. 2 event held at the Wegmans parking lot. “It is…
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Two towns for the ages – from the Revolution to 2016
By Mark Rosman On consecutive nights during a recent week, I covered meetings of the Allentown Borough Council and the Englishtown Borough Council. I may have been the only reporter in New Jersey that week who covered meetings in two communities that existed prior to 1707. Just typing the date “1707” is almost ridiculous. After…
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Steps to choosing the right preschool
Kindergarten used to mark a child’s first foray into formal education. But preschool has now taken up that mantle for many students. Some parents may recall their own preschool experiences, mostly remembering extended moments of play and more monitored fun inside the school. But as the world of education has become more competitive, and students…
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Add health screenings to back-to-school checklist
As summer vacation winds down, thoughts turn from jaunts to the beach to readying for a new school year. To-do lists include many of the typical tasks that precede going back to the classroom, including shopping for new clothes, purchasing school supplies and finishing summer reading assignments. Another essential requirement parents must find time for…
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Manalapan teen enjoys seeing animals find a family
By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer MANALAPAN – Antonio Postorino, 16, of Manalapan, has volunteered more than 300 hours of his time at animal shelters because of his love for animals. Since 2011, Antonio has been volunteering with the rescue organization CARE (Companion Animal Rescue and Education) in Bayonne. He volunteers at events in affiliation with…
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Classroom tech trends to watch
Technology continues to evolve. With computers, tablets and smartphones, people of all ages are immersed in technology. According to the Pew Research Center, 56 percent of teens between the ages of 13 and 17 go online several times a day. Teens are not just relying on technology at home or while on the go, but…
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Concussion baseline testing for athletes is very important
By David Bertone, P.T., D.P.T, O.C.S. The easy part in concussion management is the diagnosis of concussion. It is very simple: you sustain a blow to the head or jolting of the head and you have symptoms, the athlete is concussed! The hard part is objectively determining when the athlete is truly ready to return…
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Upper Freehold Regional board renews superintendent’s contract
By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD – The Upper Freehold Regional School District Board of Education has renewed the contract of Superintendent of Schools Richard Fitzpatrick for five years. The new agreement will run from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2021. On July 21, board members voted to accept Interim Executive County Superintendent…
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How students can handle the transition to middle school
A child’s school-aged years are filled with many different lessons and experiences. While in school, kids have the opportunity to broaden their horizons and meet new people. Many students will attend various schools before moving on to college, and therefore they must learn how to adjust to new schools. While many students attend elementary school…
