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Turner encourages women to aspire to career success
BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer Debbye Turner LAKEWOOD – Members of the Georgian Court University community gathered on March 4 to hear Dr. Debbye Turner, a CBS television correspondent and former Miss America, present a lecture “On Being a Woman in a Man’s World.” Turner was brought to Georgian Court by the Office of Conferences…
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State department cuts more shift than slash
BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer Gov. Jon Corzine’s proposal to cut three departments in the state government, if approved by the Legislature, will be less of an elimination and more of a merger, according to some state officials. During the governor’s budget address on Feb. 26, Corzine announced that, as a cost-cutting measure, he would…
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Library cafés debut in Manalapan, Shrewsbury
BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent Next time the urge for a cup of coffee or a snack happens, think a trip to the local library. Two branches of the Monmouth County Library System have instituted café food areas complete with tables and chairs: the Library Headquarters in Manalapan and the Eastern Branch in Shrewsbury. Christina Buckley-Gera…
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Committee honors Cub Scouts
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – The Township Committee recently honored Cub Scout Pack 155 of Freehold with a proclamation for “outstanding efforts, achievements and dedication to the community.” Committeeman Raymond Kershaw presented the proclamation to Cub Scout Pack 155 during its annual Blue and Gold Banquet. During the banquet the Cub Scouts collected more than 50 grocery…
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ERIC SUCAR staff Freehold High School’s Mike Hembling waits for a throw as a base runner from Lawrence High School slides into second base during a preseason scrimmage in Freehold Borough on March 20. The spring sports season for area high school teams will begin on April 2.
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Florida teen arrested, faces multiple charges
Indictment comes 2 years after serious accident in Howell, May 30, 2006 On Feb. 25 a Monmouth County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Robert Bayly, 19, of Cape Coral, Fla., with one count of thirddegree assault by auto and one count of fourth-degree assault by auto. These charges pertain to a 2006 motor vehicle…
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Teens feed drug habit from medicine cabinet
Marlboro High School to host seminar on emerging issue April 8 BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer Adults in Marlboro and other area communities may be asking themselves some questions these days. Questions like, “Are my prescriptions running out faster than I expected?” and “Has my teenager mentioned ‘pharming’ for the upcoming weekend?” If so, the…
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Kean choir and chorale to perform in Freehold
FREEHOLD – The Kean University Concert Choir and Chorale will present a concert titled “Festival of World Choral Music” at St. Peter’s Church on April 4 at 7:30 p.m. St. Peter’s is at the corner of Main and Throckmorton streets in downtown Freehold. The public is invited to attend this evening of music. Admission is…
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Police foot patrols topic of committee discussion
Panel member says he would like to see more officers in neighborhoods BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD – Police officers can be seen on foot patrol in the borough’s downtown area on a daily basis from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m. For some residents, however, that may not be enough. The subject of…
