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Residents may take part in bird count Feb. 13-16
During the weekend of Feb. 13-16, people across the North American continent are encouraged to count the birds in their backyards and report them over the Internet as part of the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC), one of the world’s largest volunteer efforts of its kind. According to a press release from the Monmouth County…
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Noontime Optimist Club excited about bake-off
Feb. 28 event will help support Camp Quality BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Children helping children is the theme of an upcoming fundraiser being sponsored by the Freehold Noontime Optimist Club. The club will host a Cake and Cookie Bake-Off on Feb. 28 at the Star and Barry Tobias Ambulatory Campus at CentraState Medical…
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Pair charged in drug scheme
On Jan. 23, William McGrath, 34, of Freehold Township, and Blake Elfand, 36, of Jackson, were arrested following an investigation into the use of the United States Postal Service to mail large quantities of a controlled dangerous substance believed to be marijuana. The investigation was conducted by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office in conjunction with…
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Animal themed art will benefit SPCA
BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer MARLBORO — Local visual and vocal art students will combine their efforts to help raise money for the Monmouth County SPCA during a Valentine’s Day benefit. Students of the Artisan Studio and of Professional Instruction for Vocal and Musical Instrumentation will host the Feb. 14 benefit at the Artisan Studio…
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Area farms recognized for breeding top horses
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer Local horsemen and farms won honors at the New Jersey Equine Breeders Awards dinner held Jan. 25 at the Radisson Hotel, Freehold Township. Millstone Township’s Val D’Or Farm’s Twist N Clout was named the 2-year-old filly pacer of the year. She banked $496,297 in 2008. The daughter of Western Ideal…
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Marlboro council action will end housing lawsuit
BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer MARLBORO — Litigation concerning a proposed residential development off Nolan Road that has been pending against Marlboro for several years may finally be coming to end. During the Township Council’s Jan. 22 meeting, a settlement agreement between Marlboro and Ohad Associates was unanimously approved by council members. The settlement was…
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Introducing kids to an old-fashioned pastime
BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer What began as a hunt to replace a broken fishing pole has transformed into a part-time niche business for Matawan resident John Hye. Hye, a set and prop builder for Broadway productions, runs The Kids Fishing Shop, an online fishing and tackle shop that sells equipment geared toward youngsters…
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Police Explorer tapped to lead Marlboro post
BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer MARLBORO — Adam Levine’s dedication to the Marlboro Police Explorers has been recognized with his recent promotion to the rank of chief of the Police Explorers post. Adam Levine “It felt pretty good” to see five years of hard work pay off, Levine said of being named chief. As chief…
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Carrying the torch
Carter embraces her family’s heritage in country music BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer She grew up the child of country music royalty, performed often with her mother and stepfather, June Carter and Johnny Cash, and built her own successful career over 30 years as a solo artist. Carlene Carter, daughter of June Carter Cash and…
