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Kidsville of Central New Jersey: Population 30,000 and growing
Monmouth County’s children have new hub for fun, education BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Truman, the Kidsville News mascot (back, l-r) and Kidsville News Managing Editor Teresa Tumminia visit with third-graders at the Aldrich School in Howell. Children pay attention when Truman the dragon spews education. The friendly green mascot for Kidsville News! has been…
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Horse farms cleared from threat of neurologic equine herpes
New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher announced on May 6 that the Department of Agriculture has lifted quarantines at Overbrook and Tourelay farms in Colts Neck, which have restricted horse movement in and out of the two Monmouth County farms since April 14 due to an equine herpes outbreak. According to a press…
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Gov. touches upon many issues in talk
Christie lambastes Legislature, sick-time payouts and judge during visit to Manalapan BY REBECCAMORTON Staff Writer Gov. Chris Christie MANALAPAN — “Get to work!” was the message that Republican Gov. Chris Christie was sending to a Democratic-controlled state Legislature, which to date has approved five of 20 bills the governor claims will help relieve the burden…
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NJ Emerging Artists Series: Gary Dates – Photographs
Assistant The New Jersey Emerging Artists Series at the Monmouth Museum continues this spring with an exhibition of photographs by artist Gary Dates, a resident of Hazlet. His mysterious and enigmatic photographs are assembled from multiple images and manipulated to create an alternate version of reality. The exhibit is running through May 29. “I like…
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A new tree grows in Freehold Twp.
Seedling from space shuttle helps town celebrate 30 years as Tree City USA BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Astronaut Gregory T. Linteris addresses the audience at the New Jersey state Arbor Day celebration in Freehold Township on April 29. A white pine tree that was grown from seeds that traveled on the space shuttle…
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Bank to begin process of acquiring old school
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — The historic structure formerly known as the Bennett Street School may be on its way back to life, and it appears that Freehold Borough will not have to foot the bill for the restoration project. Bringing new life to the landmark building was the plan when Freehold…
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2 freeholders seek ouster of all Brookdale trustees
Curley: Others should follow lead of Howard Birdsall and resign from panel BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer With the resignation of Brookdale Community College Board of Trustees Chairman Howard Birdsall announced last week, Monmouth County Freeholders John Curley and Amy Mallet are calling for more change at the county college. “It’s time for all of…
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Avon-by-the-Sea: Modern amenities couched in Victorian charm
White beaches, beautiful boardwalk, waterfront dining draw visitors year-round BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer Avon boardwalk A s the warm weather approaches, gather with family and friends and explore the historic and delightful town of Avon-by-the-Sea. This tiny Monmouth County borough, 60 miles from New York and Philadelphia, is packed with personality and is surrounded…
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Church to host treasure sale
FREEHOLD — A treasure sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 14 at the First Church of Christ, Scientist, 98 W. Main St., to benefit the Freehold ClergyAssociation’s emergency housing program. The treasure sale will be held in the church parking lot and feature gently used seasonal clothing for children and…
