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CHRIS KELLY staff Monmouth Regional’s Anthony Buntin shoots over the Lakewood defense during the Falcons’ loss at the Holiday Jubilee in Neptune on Saturday.
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County career academies causing consternation
Local superintendents worry about financial, brain drain from districts BY SHERRY CONOHANStaff Writer BY SHERRY CONOHAN Staff Writer An emotional Leonard G. Schnappauf, superintendent/principal of Shore Regional High School, lambasted the Monmouth County Vocational School District for draining off badly needed money from Shore Regional to the detriment of its students. Schnappauf also faulted the vocational district…
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Bike giveaway keeps 9/11 victim’s memory alive
BY ELAINE VAN DEVELDEStaff Writer BY ELAINE VAN DEVELDE Staff Writer JERRY WOLKOWITZ Staff Laurie and Cindy Tietjen and Port Authority police officer Thomas Johnson get ready to give out bicycles for Christmas in honor of 9/11 victim Kenneth F. Tietjen, the girls’ brother and Johnson’s co-worker. HAZLET — As much as the holiday season…
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People Who Make a Difference
Delivering what BY GLORIA STRAVELLIStaff Writer People Who Make a Difference Delivering what’s needed with dignity For more than a decade, food pantry has been able to rely on Greta Butler Delivering what’s needed with dignity For more than a decade, food pantry has been able to rely on Greta Butler MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Greta Butler,…
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Mayor’s 40 years of service come to an end today
For the last 21 years RUMSON — To many borough residents, Mayor Charles "Chili" Callman was more than just a public official. "He’s like a big brother to me," said Borough Administrator Gary Sammon. "He’s one of the greatest people I’ve ever come across and probably the greatest public servant in the history of this…
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Dodge grants aimed at preserving ecosystem
Clean Ocean Action NY/NJ Baykeeper each receive $75,000 Dodge grants aimed at preserving ecosystem The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation has awarded $5.5 million to 71 organizations in New Jersey and the Northeast to fund environmental initiatives. The grants reflect the Morristown-based foundation’s continuing focus on land-use issues and the protection of natural resources across the…
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Boro calling on DOT to alter intersection
Crossroads has been site of more than 100accidents over six years BY SHERRY CONOHANStaff Writer Crossroads has been site of more than 100 accidents over six years BY SHERRY CONOHAN Staff Writer WEST LONG BRANCH — Those who values their safety will approach the intersection of Route 36 and Oceanport Avenue very cautiously. The intersection…
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Assemblyman tapped for GOP leadership post
In his first full term, Sean Kean has beenchosen for the key role BY CHRISTINE VARNOStaff Writer Assemblyman tapped for GOP leadership post In his first full term, Sean Kean has been chosen for the key role BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer Assemblyman Sean Kean, 40, of Wall Township, was elected to serve as assistant Republican whip…
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Talking ATMs help Fleet reach out
Bank initiativesto empower disabledto use its services BY GLORIA STRAVELLIStaff Writer Bank initiatives to empower disabled to use its services BY GLORIA STRAVELLI Staff Writer Janet Calhoun, senior vice president and district manager of the Red Bank Fleet banks, is holding a standard audio headset that has been plugged into an earphone jack in the…
