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‘Homeward Bound’: 12 months of heartwarming stories
MCSPCA calendar raises funds for shelter BY DAN HOWLEY Staff Writer Kim Ruane’s 2-year-old purebred Maltese, Lilly, is the proverbial lucky dog. She was once confined to a cage in a home that housed 82 other animals, her white coat discolored and matted to her skin as a result of being forced to live in…
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Pope names new bishop for Diocese of Trenton
Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of Bishop John M. Smith as head of the Diocese of Trenton, it was announced on Dec. 1 in the Vatican. Bishop David M. O’Connell Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., who was named coadjutor bishop six months earlier by Pope Benedict, now succeeds to the diocesan see as…
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Art speaks for students
HOWELL — Art is a form of expression and for those who may not be able to express themselves verbally, speaking through art can get a person’s point across and the effort itself can be soothing to the individual who produces the art. Students who are enrolled in the Autism Spectrum Program at Howell High…
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Arcadian Chorale plans holiday show
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Area residents are invited to enjoy the resonant voices of the Arcadian Chorale during a holiday concert to be held at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church, 18 McLean Street, Freehold Borough, at 8 p.m. Dec. 11. The Arcadian Chorale’s holiday concert has been a part…
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FRHSD board: Contract for new supt. in works
Name of district’s new leader will not be revealed until a deal has been reached BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer Anew superintendent of schools for the Freehold Regional High School District has been selected by the district’s Board of Education, but his identity will not be revealed to the public until the details of his…
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Bicycle, pedestrian plan to be presented
FREEHOLD — A bicycle and pedestrian plan is being prepared for Freehold Borough with the assistance of the New Jersey Department of Transportation (DOT). The purpose of the plan is to encourage bicycle and pedestrian activity in the borough, and to provide bicycle connections to regional parks, according to a press release from Freehold Borough…
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Pupils from the Freehold Jewish Center’s Hebrew school lit the Hanukkah menorah and sang Hanukkah songs at the Monmouth County Hall of Records plaza, Freehold Borough, on Dec. 2. Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights, concludes tonight. PATRICIA HOPKINS
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’Tis the season
Clockwise from top: Luci Gonzalez (c), 4, of Freehold and other youngsters enjoy the annual Christmas tree lighting at the Monmouth County Hall of Records plaza in Freehold on Dec. 1. Gagandeep Kaur, 4, of Freehold waits patiently for the big moment. The Rock ’n’ Roll Chorus performs for the crowd. Jaskirt Kaur, 6, of…
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Marlboro Sunshine Fund wants to help neighbors
BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer MARLBORO — When tragedy strikes an individual, in many cases that person’s family members are left to cope with the difficult aftermath of the situation. Whether the tragedy is the death of a relative or severe injuries to a military service member, assistance in any form for the family and/or…
