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  • Bill supports winning strategy for higher ed, students and economic development

    GUEST COLUMN MICHAEL W. KLEIN Partnerships between public institutions of higher education and private developers expand campus capacity, generate jobs, create high-quality facilities and save time and money. Thanks to a new extension signed into law with bipartisan leadership and support, the state colleges and universities have more time to pursue these valuable partnerships. OnMay…

  • Agricultural county fairs worth the trip

    DINNIGAN’S DIVERSIONS LIZZ DINNIGAN Modern technology is slowly supplanting simple outdoor fun, such as old-fashioned country fairs, with their carnival midways, cotton candy and corndog food booths, livestock, pie contests and pig races. Luckily, throughout New Jersey, you can enjoy this experience that will essentially transport you back in time. Loads of local festivals take…

  • Pupils advance to nationals

    MARLBORO— Twenty-three students from the Marlboro Middle School competed in the New Jersey History Day state competition on May 5 at William Paterson University, Wayne. The students were under the guidance of the school’s National History Day Club adviser Barbara Gallo. The students had previously competed in a regional event at Rider University, Lawrenceville, where…

  • on campus •••

    Bryan Thomas Howard of Howell, a freshman in the College of Fine and PerformingArts at the University of Nebraska- Lincoln, was named a high scholar with a 4.0 cumulative grade point average. Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va., has named the following local residents to the dean’s list for the fall semester: from Colts Neck, Thomas A.…

  • I can’t remember what I forgot

    ARE WE THERE YET LORI CLINCH It’s not easy being me. Forgetful and absent-minded combined with an inability to stay the course. I can’t shop without a list, remember what I had for lunch or conjure up the name of an acquaintance. But I’ve decided not to judge me harshly. In fact, it is my…

  • Helen Simeone

    Mrs. Simeone, 84, of Manalapan, formerly of Brooklyn, N.Y., died May 17, 2012, at Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge. She was predeceased by her husband, Alexander, in 2003. Surviving are two daughters, Anne and her husband, Biagio Lubrano, and Geraldine DeAngelis and Vincent DeBenedetto; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Lucy Corito, and Nettie and…

  • Recycling efforts paying off at Robertsville School

    MARLBORO — This year, pupils at the Robertsville School are making a biggerthan ever positive eco-impact on the earth. Under the direction of technology teacher Linda Shaner, the pupils recycle used ink cartridges and small electronics through Funding Factory, a fundraising-byrecycling program for schools and nonprofit organizations. The pupils’ hard work throughout the year earned…

  • Music students earn honors

    Some of the most talented music students from throughout the tri-state area competed on April 29 at the Merkin Concert Hall at Kaufman Center, New York City, for the National Young Maestro Competition. Gold medal winner, pianist Andrew Zo, 8, of Fort Lee; bronze medal winner, pianist Denis Nazarchuk, 8, of Manalapan; and violinist Christiana…

  • Gardening in May: Is it plant or beast?

    GREEN SCENE GOTTI KELLEY “Gardening is a matter of your enthusiasm holding up until your back is used toit.” — Unknown T he very idea of maintaining a garden is somewhat absurd. Gardens will grow and along with them everything else intent on invading your property. What started out as an attractive perennial several years…