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Course offers methods to deal with stress
A ccording to the American Psychological Association, stress can become dangerous when it interferes with the ability to live a normal life over an extended period, leaving individuals tired, unable to concentrate or irritable. Stress can even damage your physical health. Join Georgian Court University’s McAuley Institute for Lifelong Learning (MILL) to explore what stress…
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Stomp The Monster sets 5K run, festival in Marlboro on June 2
MARLBORO — Stomp The Monster, a charitable organization that provides financial and other support to cancer patients, their families and caregivers, will host its third annual 5K Run and Festival from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 2 at the Marlboro Recreation Community Center, Wyncrest Road, Marlboro.This will be a USATF-sanctioned event on a certified…
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Firefighters earn benefit during challenging 2012
FREEHOLD — Firefighters in Freehold Borough are getting the job done. According to information provided by officials of the all-volunteer Freehold Fire Department, over the past year, 83 of the fire department’s 94 potential members eligible for participation in the Length of Service Awards Program (LOSAP) attained the minimum points accumulation required to have a…
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Arts council announces contest
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — The Freehold Borough Arts Council (FBAC) continues to honor its mission to inspire, provide and champion the arts in order to build a greater cultural community in the borough. The FBAC’s latest project is a fun and educational online contest for the council’s Facebook fans, according to…
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Howell woman will face animal cruelty charges
Neighbor says Mercedes Lopez was rescuing animals after Sandy, and in face of recession BY GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer HOWELL — A Howell resident is facing animal cruelty charges following the discovery of hundreds of animals on her Maxim-Southard Road property. Authorities said Mercedes Lopez, 56, was arrested March 10 and charged with failure to…
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Owners of horse farms may apply for award
Promoting public awareness of environmentally friendly horse farms and sustainability of agriculture are the two primary objectives of the New Jersey Equine Environmental Stewardship program. Included in the program is the Gold Medal Horse Farm award. The award and overall program gives recognition to outstanding equine farms for their dedication to environmental sustainability and management,…
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Musicians give and receive Sandy relief
Upcoming events will help Musicians on a Mission make a difference through music BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer A nyone keeping up with the numerous fundraisers for victims of superstorm Sandy may have noticed that musicians are always volunteering their time to help others, even though they themselves may have suffered losses. Musicians on a…
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Projects could lower energy costs
BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer In a push to save money over the long term, the Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education has taken the first step to make energy-efficient upgrades to the district’s six schools. The board approved a three-phase contract with Fraytak, Veisz, Hopkins and Duthie to render professional consulting, architectural…
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Country Folk Art Craft Show celebrates 30th anniversary
The 30th annual Country Folk Art Craft Show will be held at the New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center, 97 Sunfield Ave., Edison. The event hours are Friday, March 29 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, March 30 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The cost of admission is $8. The craft show…
