Author: Greater Media
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The Farmingdale Board of Education is inviting residents to meet Edith Conroy, the new superintendent and principal at the Farmingdale Public School, at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 31 in the school’s media center, 49 Academy St., Farmingdale. Details: 732- 938-9611. The Jackson Library, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson, will present “Just Pin It!” at 2…
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Passing of resolution praised
The New Jersey State Assembly joined the Senate in passing a state resolution condemning all forms of anti- Semitism in June. The Jewish Caucus of the Monmouth County Democrats commends the Legislature for recognizing and addressing the disturbing rise of anti-Semitism — not only in other parts of the world, but also here in New…
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Police putting emphasis on Route 539 infractions
By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer Increased police patrols on Route 539 recently resulted in the issuance of almost 90 summonses from law enforcement agencies who are attempting to make the county road safer for motorists. According to the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, 146 motor vehicle stops were conducted on Aug. 15, which was the first…
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History and civics must be taught in school
Educating future generations of American students in American History and Civics is a fundamental requirement for living in the United States. Any person who has run for elected office can attest to the lack of understanding of how county and local level government works or the positions and titles of the elected officials. Currently, the…
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Employers sought for Sept. job fair
Monmouth County will again offer employers and jobseekers the opportunity to connect at the Monmouth County Fall Job Fair scheduled for Sept. 18 at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft. “Employers who have immediate job openings are invited to participate in Monmouth County’s Fall Job Fair,” said Freeholder Deputy Director Serena DiMaso, liaison to the Monmouth County…
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MARK ROSMAN/STAFF Waiting for a winning number at St. Rose of Lima Bingo, Freehold Borough, Aug. 22.
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Waiting for a winning number at St. Rose of Lima Bingo, Freehold Borough, Aug. 22. MARK ROSMAN/STAFF
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Savings plan would assist new graduates
Terrified. That is how I feel when I think about my life after college. The graduating class of 2015 worked extremely hard to reach this point. Unfortunately, it also required a lot of money. Along with our diplomas, we will be leaving college with more than $1.2 trillion in debt. Even with the job market…
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Showplace Farms tract eyed for preservation
REGIONAL INTEREST By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer Conservationists and elected officials are joining forces in a possible bid to preserve the land on Route 33 in Millstone Township that is the current home of the Showplace Farms Standardbred training facility. In July, operators of the facility announced that Showplace Farms will cease operations on Oct.…
