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Lessons from a pro
Above: Comic book artist Doug Baron draws a picture of Batman for students during a “Learn to Draw Your Favorite Cartoon Character” workshop held at the Marlboro Library on Aug. 3. Below: Jessica Lesner, 17, draws a picture of her favorite cartoon character during the workshop. PHOTOS BY MATT DENTON
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County info officers recognized nationally
The Monmouth County Department of Public Information is the recipient of two national awards from the National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO), an arm of the National Association of Counties (NACo). In addition, public information officer Laura Kirkpatrick has been elected to serve on the board of the National Association of Government Communicators. “This…
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Board plans addition to Defino school
Marlboro officials want to use leftover funds BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer On Sept. 29, residents in Marlboro will be asked to go to the polls and vote on a referendum that seeks approval to construct an addition to the Frank Defino Central School, Route 79, Marlboro. Marlboro K-8 School District Business Administrator Cindy Barr-Rague…
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Freehold Idol’ finals get rolling
FREEHOLD — Finals for the “Freehold Idol” talent competition will begin tonight, Aug. 19, at 7 p.m. at the Monmouth County Hall of Records plaza, Main Street. “Freehold Idol” is in its third year of offering a venue for young people to put their musical talent on display in front of the community. “Freehold Idol”…
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Yozzo named to zoning board; Wolff to join local ethics panel
BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer MARLBORO — Frank Yozzo has been appointed to the Marlboro Zoning Board of Adjustment to fill the seat formerly held by alternate member Steven Pitchon. The Township Council appointed Yozzo to the zoning board during its Aug. 6 meeting. Yozzo will serve as alternate No. 2 on the zoning board…
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Doctor finds calling on medical missions
Wayne Farmer visits Peru to provide care in tropical jungle BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent At an early age, Wayne Farmer knew that he wanted to be a medical doctor and work in the world’s underdeveloped countries that need medical care. College, medical school, marriage, family and children put this ambition on the back burner. Dr.…
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Colts Neck Fair offers four days of festivities
COLTS NECK — The Colts Neck Fair, a tradition for more than 15 years, will return to the township for its annual summer run from Aug. 20-23 at Bucks Mill Park, Bucks Mill Road. Parking is $7 per car and there is no admission charge to the fair. The fair will feature a variety of…
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Flight 93 heroes will be honored
Eighth annual Walk With Joe set for Monmouth Battlefield State Park on Sept. 12 BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — The heroism of the passengers who were on United Airlines Flight 93 on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001 will be honored during the eighth annual Walk With Joe to be held at 10…
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Town council introduces bond ordinance
MARLBORO — A bond ordinance to pay for improvements to various roads in Marlboro was introduced during the Aug. 6 meeting of the Township Council. Council President Steve Rosenthal said the money for the road improvements has been provided in the municipal budget. The ordinance calls for the appropriation of $1.75 million to complete the…
