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Keansburg Amusement Park continues 108-year tradition
BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer Youngsters take a turn on the Tornado on May 18 during the reopening of the Keansburg Amusement Park. After sustaining heavy damage during superstorm Sandy, most boardwalk stands reopened in time for the summer season. PHOTOS BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI/STAFF I n its 108-year history, Keansburg Amusement Park had its bouts…
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The Freehold Borough K-8 School District Board of Education will hold a public meeting at 6 p.m. June 17 in the gymnasium of the Park Avenue School, 280 Park Ave., Freehold. The purpose of the meeting is for the board to adopt goals for the 2013- 14 school year. Action may be taken. Details:…
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Agency’s derby event a winner
On May 4, Declarations Inc. held its flagship fundraising event at 709 restaurant, Point Pleasant Beach. Attendees to the derby event enjoyed a complimentary mint julep and scotch tasting, open bar, hors d’oeuvres, dinner buffet and hand-rolled cigars. The charity plans to host the same event next year on May 3. The event was held…
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Officer denies charge he set fire at fellow cop’s residence
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer The Manalapan resident and Edison police officer who is charged with five counts of attempted murder and one count of aggravated arson at the Monroe Township home of a fellow Edison officer pleaded not guilty to the charges in his initial court appearance. Michael A. Dotro, 35, was arrested at…
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Drummer remains upbeat in face of deadly disease
BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer Musicians can always be counted on to step up and donate their talents for a good cause. Drummer Tommy Mastro is a musician who likes to help others, so when his friends and family members decided to host a fundraiser to help him with expenses as he copes with amyotrophic…
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New pastor wants Bethel A.M.E. to reach out to community
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Ronald Sparks FREEHOLD — Ronald Sparks, the new pastor of the Bethel A.M.E. Church, Waterworks Road, has a mission: to have his church and its congregants establish a more visible presence in the community. Sparks, who was born in Toledo, Ohio, said the church should no longer stay within…
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Thousands of titles will be available at book sale
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Not so long ago, people were only able to read stories from books made of paper. The books did not require electricity, batteries or any other technology to operate. All the reader had to do was turn the page. And although the electronic age comes with a…
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Bishop ordains new deacons for service
Five men from Monmouth County were among 13 new deacons ordained for service in the Diocese of Trenton. The men, all of whom are married and many of whom have children, come from various walks of life and professions. The new deacons were ordained by Bishop David M. O’Connell. They have completed a four-year formation…
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Biology competition won by FHS student
Freehold High School sophomore Michael Gao is the winner of the University of Toronto’s 2013 National Biology Competition. Michael is a sophomore at Freehold High School, Freehold Borough, which is also celebrating a fifth-place finish among 232 teams in the competition. Michael’s performance put him above 4,137 other students who sought to prove they were…
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