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Monmouth County correctional facilities are reaccredited
Monmouth County Sheriff Kim Guadagno recently announced that the Monmouth County Correctional Institution and the Monmouth County Youth Detention Center have been reaccredited by the American Correctional Association (ACA). Both county facilities are in Freehold Township. “This is a significant accomplishment for our office,” Guadagno said. “Being nationally reaccredited formally recognizes that the services we…
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Rabbis continue long affiliation with temple
Rabbi Donald Weber MARLBORO — Two years ago, Rabbi Shira Stern stepped into the role of educator at Temple Rodeph Torah, Marlboro, when the congregation’s longtime educator retired. Originally a one-year arrangement, the temple has now approved a multi-year agreement for Stern to continue as the head of the congregation’s Primary School program. “I am…
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African Children’s Choir to perform in Freehold
FREEHOLD — The internationally acclaimed African Children’s Choir will perform a free community concert in Freehold Borough on Sept. 20. The concert will be held at 7 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 118 W. Main St. For 25 years the African Children’s Choir has shown the world that Africa’s children have unlimited potential, they…
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Diaz-White marks 25 years with Monmouth nonprofit
It is hard to imagine 180 Turning Lives Around Inc., the private Monmouth County nonprofit organization dedicated to ending domestic violence and sexual violence, without thinking of Anna Diaz- White. Anna Diaz-White Diaz-White, the organization’s executive director, was recently recognized at 180’s annual dinner for her 25 years of service. During her tenure, Diaz-White has…
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Former teacher faces charges in cash for grades scheme
COLTS NECK — A woman who taught social studies at Colts Neck High School has been charged with theft by deception in connection with an alleged scheme to charge students in return for extra credit points. In a press release issued Aug. 31, Colts Neck police said the teacher, Megan Laboy, collected more than $1,400…
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Freehold to host townwide yard sale
FREEHOLD — The Freehold Borough Recreation Commission is seeking resident participants for a town-wide yard sale to be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 3. To encourage the maximum number of yard (garage) sales within the town limits on that day, the borough will waive any of the normal fees or permits required.…
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N.Y. man charged with car burglary
MANALAPAN — Charges of burglary of a motor vehicle, criminal mischief, theft and criminal attempt have been lodged against Lui Heng Lee, 45, of Astoria, N.Y., in connection with an incident that occurred on Aug. 25 in the Town Pointe shopping center, Route 9 south. Manalapan police said that at 1 p.m., Patrolman Jean McCafferty…
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Real ‘Legends’ of classic rock to play in Downtown Freehold
Hollies’ Terry Sylvester, Wings’ Denny Laine to perform on Sept. 11 FREEHOLD — Rich Gatto, the CEO of Downtown Freehold, has announced a special concert event, “Legends of Rock,” in association with the Monmouth Academy of Musical Arts, Marlboro. “Legends of Rock” will feature Terry Sylvester, formerly of the Hollies, and Denny Laine of Wings…
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County plans Oct. 20 job fair
Employers looking to hire qualified workers are invited to attend a job fair at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, scheduled for Oct. 20. The Monmouth County Division of Economic and Workforce Development, an arm of the county’s Department of Economic Development and Tourism, is partnering with the Jersey Shore Association of Human Resources and Brookdale Community…
