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ROBBINSVILLE: Students learn consequences of driving drunk
Annual event included mock crash, other activities by James McEvoy, Managing Editor ROBBINSVILLE — As temperatures rise and spring begins to slowly give way to summer, township seniors will look forward to prom, graduation parties and life beyond high school. However through a series of speakers, presentations and activities Robbinsville Township educators, public safety officials…
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UFRSD: Former clerk pleads guilty to theft
Former employee admits she stole $14K from district An Ocean County woman formerly employed by the Upper Freehold Regional School District (UFRSD) has admitted she stole approximately $14,000 from the district. According to a press release from acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni, Denise Zukus, 57, of Little Egg Harbor acknowledged the thefts when…
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LAWRENCE: Crowd gathers for Diversity Day
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer With a pile of small pieces of red paper with gold-printed designs in front of them, Abdul-Hady Kheder and his 7-year-old daughter, Farah, sat patiently and folded them into triangular shapes. Then, the father and daughter stapled the pieces of paper together to form a decorative ball. Nearby, 9-year-old Mohamed…
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HIGHTSTOWN: Mayor issues statement after council fires borough administrator
By Amy Batista, Special Writer HIGHTSTOWN — Council members held a special meeting tonight to determine the fate of Borough Administrator Michael Theokas. “As indicated by the resolution, the governing body has decided to part ways with Borough Administrator Mike Theokas,” said Mayor Steven Kirson afterward May 8. “We have appreciated Mike’s hard work and…
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ALLENTOWN: Borough budget approved
Plan includes $164 average hike by Nicole M. Wells, Special Writer ALLENTOWN – The Borough Council unanimously adopted the 2013 $2.04 million budget at the May 7 public hearing. Council member Jean Hunter was absent from the meeting and did not take part in the vote. This year’s budget includes a 5.7-cent increase in the…
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JAMESBURG: Community information
Jamesburg Borough The Borough of Jamesburg was incorporated in 1887, and takes up an area of 0.9 square miles with a population of 6,336. Despite its small size geographically; it is a thriving community in southern Middlesex County, with a rich cultural and historical past and is a short distance from exit 8A on the…
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MILLSTONE: Student earns scholarship
Student is one of 2,500 merit scholars MILLSTONE — Township resident Michael B. Shelton, a student at the Christian Brothers Academy in Lincroft, has been awarded with a National Merit Scholarship (NMSC). According to a press release, Michael will receive $2,500. The release lists Michael’s probable career field as business management. Michael is one of…
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Rutgers Transistor Energy Efficiency Research Funded by II-VI Foundation
II-VI Foundation Chairman Carl Johnson, Anthony Nicotera of Rutgers Foundation Relations, Chemistry Professor Eric Garfunkel, doctoral candidates Yi Xu and Gang Liu and IAMDN Director Leonard Feldman.
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FLORENCE: Trolly tours galore!
Batista All aboard! May 4, a woman steps into a trolley for a ride through historic Roebling. The tour was sponsored by the Roebling Museum in Florence. (Photo by Amy Batista)
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