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Historian requests information about new businesses and houses of worship
MARLBORO — As Marlboro evolves, the history book that documents life in the township must stay on top of the changes. Nathan Handlin, who is the township’s historian, is charged with recording Marlboro’s growth. Community members who have information about new houses of worship and new businesses, as well as information about buildings that have…
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Pair facing multiple charges after trying to enter home
Quick-thinking resident notes license plate on duo’s get-away vehicle BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — An attempted burglary that took place just before 11 a.m. Aug. 27 at a home on Birch Hill Road resulted in the arrest of two individuals. The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office released documents concerning the matter and…
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Organ donation attracts attention of Boy Scout
Teenager organizes panel discussion at local library BY STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer Mihir Singh What began as an inquiry by his mother became Mihir Singh’s landmark project to attain the Eagle Scout ranking with the Boy Scouts of America. Mihir, 16, organized an evening with the New Jersey Organ and Tissue Share Network on Aug.…
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Pine Barrens to be topic of discussion at Audubon meeting
Ted Gordon, naturalist and historian, will explain “The Lure of the Pine Barrens” at the Monmouth County Audubon Society meeting on Sept. 12 at 8 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Church of the Nativity in Fair Haven. The public is welcome; admission is free. Gordon will take the audience on a pictorial…
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Local authors to gather at Freehold Twp. Barnes and Noble
When Pat Dunkin walked into the Jackson branch of the Ocean County Library 11 years ago, she was seeking a writers group. When she inquired at the circulation desk, the librarian thought it was a wonderful idea – and suggested that since they didn’t have one, that she start it. So she did. Present at…
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‘Birds, Bugs and Beyond’ will present a bevy of activities
The Monmouth County Master Gardener program is holding a “Birds, Bugs and Beyond” extravaganza where children can explore nature through live performances, games, crafts and displays from noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 8 at the Monmouth County Agricultural Building, 4000 Kozloski Road, Freehold Township. According to a press release, the event will feature children’s activities…
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‘Karissa Harvey – Sunbathers’
“Three’s a Crowd” oil on canvas, 2012 The New Jersey Emerging Artists Series at the Monmouth Museum continues this summer with an exhibition by artist Karissa Harvey, a resident of Farmingdale. This exhibition features large colorful paintings of sunbathers based on black and white photographs taken by the artist’s greatgrandfather. The exhibit opened Aug. 24…
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Monmouth Heights in Manalapan jolted by anti-Semitic symbols
By Mark Rosman Vandalism on Monmouth Heights housing development sign, Manalapan, 9 a.m. Sept. 6.MANALAPAN — Commuters heading up Route 9 got a jolt of ugliness on the morning of Sept. 6 as they passed the sign at Route 9 north and Smallwood Lane that has marked the entrance to the Monmouth Heights residential development…
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H.S. officials add 16 mins. of class time to school day
BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Freehold Regional High School District students will face a slightly longer school day, with more time dedicated toward instruction, beginning in the 2012- 13 school year. Students in the district’s six high schools are starting the new academic year this week. Superintendent of Schools Charles Sampson discussed the extended school…
