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YMCA of W. Monmouth signs deal with Old Bridge
Freehold Twp.-based organization will build 30,000-square-ft. facility BY LAUREN MATTHEW Staff Writer BY LAUREN MATTHEWStaff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Amidst smiles and applause, the Old Bridge Township Council formalized an agreement on Dec. 12 to bring a YMCA facility to Peter A. Mannino Park. Mayor Jim Phillips and YMCA of Western Monmouth County President and…
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Authors set out to explain mysterious faces of Mars
BY JOYCE BLAY Staff Writer BY JOYCE BLAYStaff Writer George Haas of Jackson has a fascination with what are described as the faces of Mars and co-authored “The Cydonia Codex: Reflections from Mars.” The man in the moon may actually have lived on Mars, according to a book by author and artist George J. Haas.…
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Million dollar donation to help fund expansion
Medical center officials grateful for support from Millstone couple BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer PHOTO BY CLARE MARIE CELANO A donation from Robert and Donna O’Donnell of Millstone Township to CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township, will help to fund the construction of an ambulatory care campus. See page 22.…
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Newspapers announce 2nd Greater Women Award
Nominations of outstanding women are being sought from Monmouth, Middlesex and northern Ocean counties. The Greater Women of Central New Jersey Award celebrates women who triumph despite the challenges and make a true difference through their efforts. Women may be nominated for one of three categories: business, health care or the non-profit sector. Nominees may…
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Blog allows discussion on state planning issues
The Regional Planning Partnership (RPP) has announced the launch of New Jersey’s first regional planning blog titled Planning Partners Blog: A Forum for Regional Planning Issues in New Jersey. RPP announced the launch of the blog at its annual meeting and dinner held Nov. 10 at the Princeton Hyatt. According to a press release, the…
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‘Christmas angels’ help area needy
ENGLISHTOWN — The Samaritan Center, a food pantry and crisis center, is once again reaching out to families this holiday season. After a successful toy collection, the center is now focused on making dreams come true. “The center has had an Adopt-A-Family program for the past 19 years,” said Carol Puorro, executive director. “Our regular…
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In the Service
Air Force Airman Michael T. Farran, son of James Farran of Manalapan, has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. His six weeks of training involved studying the Air Force mission, organization, and military customs and courtesies; performing drill and ceremony marches; participating in rifle marksmanship and field training…
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Couple plans to give $1.5M to hospital
Medical Arts Building will be renamed today BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer A Millstone Township couple is expected to make the largest donation in the history of CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township, today. According to James M. Goss, vice president of public relations and marketing, Robert and Donna O’Donnell…
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Soldier helped liberate Auschwitz death camp
Maurice Shainberg held positions in Polish, Soviet armies BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer A major contributor to and founding member of the Jewish War Veterans Post 972 of Manalapan-Marlboro will be remembered for the key roles he played during World War II. Maurice Shainberg, 84, of Manalapan, a former colonel in…
