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Love at first bark: Dog bonds with autistic boy
BY BETSY LANE Correspondent The Molokie family of Plumsted Township, Ocean County, recently welcomed Butkus, a female bull mastiff mix, into their home. Butkus and son Kevin (r) have formed a special bond. MITCH GEIER When the Molokie family of Plumsted Township, Ocean County, considered adopting a dog, their first thought was how their son,…
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Youths banned from tanning beds
Gov. Chris Christie has signed into law bipartisan tanning legislation sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer (RMonmouth, Ocean). According to a press release, Singer’s S- 1172 prohibits people younger than 14 from spray tanning and people younger than 17 from using tanning beds in tanning facilities. A 17-year-old can use a tanning bed only if a…
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Summertime: a ‘season of hunger’
BY KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Most students look forward to their summer vacation with anticipation, counting down the days until sun, fun and relaxation. In Monmouth County, however, nearly one in seven students see lean months ahead when the school year ends, subsidized lunches disappear, and donations to pantries and food banks traditionally decrease. To…
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Preschool program seeks applicants
MARLBORO — The Marlboro K-8 School District offers a half-day integrated preschool program for 3- and 4-year-olds who are residents of Marlboro. The program is designed to bring special-needs pupils and regular preschool pupils together in an integrated environment, according to a press release. Research has shown that all pupils benefit from this type of…
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String quintet to perform
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — The Downtown Concert Series will conclude its third season when it hosts the string quintet Sybarite 5 at 7:30 p.m. May 18 at St. Peter’s Church, 33 Throckmorton St. Sybarite 5, which is composed of three women and two men, is the first string quintet to be…
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Public has no comment on Howell’s 2013 budget
BY GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer HOWELL — Municipal officials are waiting for the state to sign off on Howell’s 2013 municipal budget before adopting the spending plan. A public hearing on the budget was held on April 23. No residents commented on the $44.88 million budget the Township Council has introduced and stands ready to…
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People ages 3 to 21 may inquire about services at schools
MARLBORO — Child Find is a statewide program to locate and provide services for individuals between the ages of 3 and 21 who may have physical, mental or emotional difficulties. Screening, professional guidance, and an educational program, if needed, are available free through the Marlboro K-8 School District. Possible signs of learning disabilities include a…
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Chabad of Western Monmouth gala set for May 19
Chabad of Western Monmouth County will hold a gala banquet to celebrate 25 years of service to improving the quality of Jewish life in central New Jersey’s communities on May 19 at 5 p.m. at The Heldrich, New Brunswick. “Inspiring Generations” is the theme for the event, which will honor people who have helped make…
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New fish and wildlife app for smartphones available
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has launched a new mobile phone application designed to provide information and technology to guide and enhance users’ hunting, fishing and wildlife-watching experiences, and to provide added safety and enjoyment for outdoor enthusiasts at all of New Jersey’s wildlife management areas, state parks and forests, and other…
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