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Freehold Township officials establish 2017 salary ranges
By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – The salary ranges for Freehold Township employees have been established for 2017. On Dec. 20, the Township Committee adopted an ordinance amending the salaries and compensation of certain offices, positions and employees in Freehold Township for 2017. The ordinance does not state what a specific individual who…
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J.P. Stevens boys’ basketball team building around defense
By Jimmy Allinder J.P. Stevens The John P. Stevens High School boys’ basketball team could face a difficult task topping last year’s 15-9 record. Five players were lost to graduation, including leading scorers Mike Lionikis and Alex Corrigan. In addition, the Hawks have been elevated to the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) largest school Red Division…
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Women’s march to focus on equality
The Women’s March on New Jersey will gather from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Jan. 21 in Trenton to join the Women’s March on Washington. The group will focus on the dignity of women, racial justice, ending police violence, dismantling barriers, climate change and civil rights. For more information, email [email protected] or visit sites.google.com/view/womensmarchonnewjersey.
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Allentown looks for success with four new starters on court
By Wayne Witkowski Basketball coaches scouting Allentown High School’s boys’ team would have a different early-season report from a year ago. Three key starters graduated from last year’s team that went 15-12 and lost its NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group III opener to Pennsauken High School and lost in the Mercer County Tournament quarterfinals to Trenton…
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YMCAs to hold Open House events on Jan. 7
YMCAs across the state will conduct Open House events at their local facilities on Jan. 7 to affirm healthy communities and promote positive personal change. Some of the planned activities include tours, exercise classes and open swim time. Many Ys will have giveaways and guest passes for those in attendance. Other typical offerings include children’s activities,…
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Cheers & Jeers
Cheers & Jeers for December 25 by Damian Holbrook Cheers to James Corden for being Uber to the arts. Whether he’s hosting the Tonys or strapping in Broadway’s best for “Carpool Karaoke,” nobody drives attention to the theater like the Late Late Show star. Cheers to Madam Secretary for making elections great again. Honestly, we’d…
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YMCA to hold Open House events on Jan. 7
YMCAs across the state will conduct Open House events at their local facilities on Jan. 7 to affirm healthy communities and promote positive personal change. Some of the planned activities include tours, exercise classes and open swim time. Many Ys will have giveaways and guest passes for those in attendance. Other typical offerings include children’s activities,…
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Arnold Schwarzenegger shakes up the boardroom in ‘The New Celebrity Apprentice’
By Barb Oates Arnold Schwarzenegger epitomizes the American dream. The Austrian bodybuilder turned movie star turned California governor continues to define that dream, now stepping into Donald Trump’s former shoes as boss of The New Celebrity Apprentice (Mondays on NBC beginning Jan. 2). “I love to challenge myself and step out of my comfort zone,…
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YMCA to hold Open House events on Jan. 7
YMCAs across the state will conduct Open House events at their local facilities on Jan. 7 to affirm healthy communities and promote positive personal change. Some of the planned activities include tours, exercise classes and open swim time. Many Ys will have giveaways and guest passes for those in attendance. Other typical offerings include children’s…
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