Category: News Transcript Opinion
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Builder believes project is a fit for neighborhood
Your Turn Jeffrey Kneler Guest Column I have read the letter from Sherry Pagut (related to Ashlie Plaza in Jackson). I would respectfully like to remind Ms. Pagut that while her area had indeed been considered a “rural” community in the past, that description is totally outdated. In addition to the ongoing construction of many…
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It’s down and dirty in the 13th District
Coda Greg Bean Just remember, you read it here first. Since we broke the story over two weeks ago, the tale of James Devine, the Union County political dirty-trickster and newspaper publisher, has been getting a great deal of attention at the state level. Devine got caught producing a phony Internet Web site to rock…
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Obituaries
Christopher G. Ryan Mr. Ryan, 40, of the Lincroft section of Middletown, died May 2. Born in Red Bank, he relocated to Lincroft eight years ago. He was an accountant at Roscigno Industries, Iselin section of Woodbridge. He enjoyed time with his family, and gardening. He was predeceased by his father, Thomas H. Ryan; and…
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On Campus
David B. Levine, son of Drs. Michele and Stephen Levine of Howell, graduated in December from the University of Kansas, Lawrence, with a bachelor of arts degree in psychology. Levine also received the Undergraduate Research Award, was inducted into Psi Chi, the national honor society for psychology, and was a member of the university’s Masters…
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Monmouth County teachers, staff honored
Outstanding teachers and staff members from schools throughout Monmouth County were recognized at a special luncheon in their honor May 20 at the PNC Arts Center Reception Center, Holmdel. Among the recipients are the following teachers and other educational services professionals from the local school districts: From Colts Neck, the winners are Ann MacKenzie, Jean…
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Marlboro H.S. student receives scholar award
Cara Rader, daughter of Laura and Alan Rader of Morganville, has been named an All-American Scholar by the U.S. Achievement Academy. Recipients must ear a grade point average of 3.3 or higher and be selected by a school instructor, counselor or other sponsor. Rader, who attends Marlboro High School, was nominated for the award by…
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Board reviews changes to gifted program policy
BY TALI ISRAELI Staff Writer BY TALI ISRAELIStaff Writer MARLBORO — Board of Education members recently reviewed a series of proposed changes to the gifted and talented policy regarding the exiting process for students in the program. The proposed changes to the policy state, “All students currently enrolled in any gifted program are exited at…
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Students come together for play performances
Following separate rehearsals, full cast is set for BY CHRISTINE GRIMALDI Correspondent BY CHRISTINE GRIMALDICorrespondent FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Barkalow Middle School pupils had already ventured “Into the Woods” separately, but on Saturday they rehearsed as one cast of fairy tale characters. With two sections of 25 eighth-graders set to appear in the play, vocal music…
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Students show business sense
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Fourth-grade students at the West Freehold School took part in a BizWorld project, which gave them an opportunity to learn how to start and run their own businesses in the friendship bracelet industry. According to the project overview, students learned the basics of business, entrepreneurship, economics and financial literacy. Kimberly Layman, fourth-grade…
