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Edison schools are being shortchanged by state
Though a board member for the Edison public schools, I write this letter as an individual, and it does not necessarily represent the views of board members. Edison taxpayers and students are being cheated by the New Jersey state Legislature by its failure to implement the School Funding Reform Act (SFRA) of 2008. Based on…
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St. Joe’s Coelho shows dedication on ice, in classroom
By Jimmy Allinder Brian Coelho couldn’t wait for the season to begin two years ago. The then-sophomore for Saint Joseph High School of Metuchen’s ice hockey team was still learning to adjust to the faster pace on the varsity level but exuded confidence every time he stepped on the ice. Coelho felt confident he would…
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James V. Samuelson
James V. Samuelson, 66, of Old Bridge, passed away peacefully on Monday, Nov. 21, 2016, at Centra State Medical Center in Freehold after a courageous fight with a hard-fought illness. Jim was born in Plainfield on Nov. 3, 1950, to Ruth (Pearson) Samuelson and the late A. Vincent Samuelson. He grew up in Fanwood…
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Barrons in search of new offensive leaders on ice
By Jeff Appelblatt Woodbridge High School’s ice hockey team should be secure on the defensive end of the ice with goaltenders Adam Godfrey and Lucas Hrabkovsky back this season. The junior/sophomore duo stopped 466 shots from getting into the net last season, with each playing a crucial role in getting the Barrons to tie a…
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Detectives arrest Idaho resident in Jackson drug bust
JACKSON – A resident of Idaho has been charged with attempting to distribute more than 25 pounds of marijuana in Ocean County. The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office said David L. Lincoln, 65, of Ketchum, Idaho, has been charged with possession of marijuana, possession of marijuana over 25 pounds with intent to distribute, conspiracy to distribute…
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Christmas tree lighting set for Dec. 1
A Christmas Tree Lighting will be held at 6:45 p.m. on Dec. 1 at Clara Barton Heritage, 1015 Amboy Ave., Edison. The Heritage will hold the event for the second year in a row.
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Four sons and a ton of memories
By Lori Clinch I love our four sons with all of my heart. I love spending time with them, listening to them banter and intensely debating things I don’t understand, like algorithmic design and whether or not the Raiders’ defense is enough to take them deep into the post-season. What I don’t love about the…
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Braves look to close football season as undefeated state champions
By Jeff Appelblatt The Manalapan High School football team has played well ahead of its competition this season. Most of its opponents look stunned by halftime, and a number of Braves expressed their desire for a perfect season by the time the middle of the campaign rolled around. Now there is only one team standing…
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Brookdale, Asbury Park to launch free GED program
ASBURY PARK — Brookdale Community College and the Asbury Park School District will partner this winter to launch a free general education development (GED) certification and career training program at the Dorothy McNish Parent Center, 300 Prospect Ave., Asbury Park. Applications are now being accepted for the Youth GED and Career Pathways Program, which will…
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