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Ex-teacher gets 5 years of probation
Awoman who once taught in the Marlboro K-8 School District has been placed on probation for five years after admitting to having sexual relations with a 17-year-old student. The relationship occurred while the woman was a staff member at Old Bridge High School in Middlesex County. During a recent hearing at the Middlesex County Courthouse…
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Two highways being repaved
MARLBORO — Maintenance work was expected to begin this week on portions of Route 79 and Route 18 during the overnight hours. Both of those roads are state highways. The state Department of Transportation was planning to begin milling and paving portions of the highways that are in Marlboro. The work was expected to begin…
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Supporters gear up for 2nd FAAN Walk for Food Allergy
Although all parents worry about their children’s safety, parents of children with food allergies have an additional challenge. Educating the public and raising funds for research are two ways parents, friends and families of children with food allergies are helping to widen the safety net. Joining the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) Walk for…
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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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Parent hails state’s autism coverage law
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer New Jersey residents who have children with autism and who must pay a significant amount of money for the cost of therapy will remember Aug. 13, 2009 for a long time. Dey “Aug. 13 was an emotional and victorious day for families that have children with autism,” said Sharon Dey…
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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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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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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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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…
