Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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Redbirds playing for repeat Freedom Division crown
By Wayne Witkowski Allentown High School girls basketball team is in a must-win situation over the next three games if it is to repeat as Colonial Valley Conference (CVC) Freedom Division champion. The Redbirds (12-5) suffered their second division loss Feb. 2 when Ewing High School scored a 63-58 victory. They meet again Feb. 15…
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Business joins JAR of Hope effort
MANALAPAN – JAR of Hope, a Manalapan foundation that seeks to assist children with a very rare fatal disease, has signed the first retail shop in its new Round-Up program. Round Up affords customers the chance to contribute whatever change they receive to charity, according to a press release. At the Jan. 28 grand opening…
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Obstacles prevent women from getting care
It is hard to believe that 43 years have passed since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of a woman’s right to privacy in making her own decisions about her reproductive health. I write this letter as a grandmother of six young people and I want my grandchildren to have this right to privacy…
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Teachers may receive classroom equipment for pollinators program
The Freehold Soil Conservation District will provide free Plants for Pollinators in the Classroom resource kits to several teachers in Middlesex and Monmouth counties in early 2016. The Plants for Pollinators in the Classroom program is designed to help students discover the importance of native pollinators and to study the relationship between plants and pollinators,…
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Laws limit standardized tests, prohibit withholding of aid
By Mark Rosman Staff Writer Two bills dealing with issues in New Jersey’s schools have been signed into law by Gov. Chris Christie. The signing of the bills was reported in a press release issued by the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA), which represents many of the state’s teachers. According to the NJEA, one new…
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BPU approves natural gas pipeline in region
By Andrew Martins Staff Writer A utility company’s plan to construct a nearly 30-mile-long high-pressure natural gas pipeline through portions of Burlington, Monmouth and Ocean counties has been given the green light by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU). New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) is proposing to build the Southern Reliability Link through…
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For the Record, Feb. 11
For the record The New Jersey chapter of the Sierra Club and Environment New Jersey have filed a lawsuit against the Pinelands Commission in an attempt to stop the construction of the South Jersey Gas pipeline project in Cumberland, Atlantic and Cape May counties. The two organizations have not filed a lawsuit in the matter…
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Firefighters’ rescue effort draws mayor’s praise
By Christine Barcia and Mark Rosman Staff Writers MILLSTONE — Mayor Bob Kinsey praised the efforts of the Millstone Township Fire Company and the firefighters who saved the life of a resident during a courageous rescue attempt in the community. Firefighters responded to an alarm at a home on Stillhouse Road at 4:30 a.m. Jan.…
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‘Barnum’ will bring excitement to Millstone
By Matthew Sockol Correspondent MILLSTONE – The Millstone Township Middle School is preparing to host a production of the musical “Barnum.” “Barnum,” which is based on the life of showman P.T. Barnum (1810-91), will be performed by middle school pupils at the Millstone Performing Arts Center, Dawson Court, at 7 p.m. March 4-5. Beginning on…
