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on campus
Angela M. Sweeney of Jackson was named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Penn State University, Erie, Pa. Megerle L. Scherholz of the New Egypt section of Plumsted earned a Master of Science degree from Penn State University, State College, Pa. Amanda J. Bertan of Howell was named to the dean’s list…
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business briefs
Harrogate, a retirement community in Lakewood, recently held a Mardi Grasthemed casino night fundraiser to celebrate the community’s upcoming 25th anniversary. Approximately 150 Ocean County adults attended the event to raise more than $3,000 for Deborah Heart and Lung Foundation and a community walking trail. The night was filled with prizes that were donated by…
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Blue to You van comes to Jackson
JACKSON — The Blue to You van will visit the Jackson Library, 2 Jackson Drive, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. March 14. Since hitting the streets in early 2012, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey’s Blue to You van, with trained advisers on board, spent the year meeting one-on-one with Ocean County residents…
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‘Paws for a Cause’ concert slated for St. Patrick’s Day
Event will benefit animal rescue organizations in Monmouth and Middlesex counties Kenny Diaz will host a benefit concert called “Paws for a Cause — Part Deux” on March 17 at Rumor 35, 2090 Route 35 North, South Amboy. The event will benefit Whiskers Rescue Inc. and Happy Paws Rescue in Middlesex County, and the Monmouth…
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datebook
Jackson Mills Volunteer Fire Company of Jackson will hold its sixth annual golf outing on April 22 at the Pine Barrens Golf Club, Jackson. Registration and continental breakfast begins at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Registration fee of $125 includes golf, golf cart, gift bag, contest prizes, continental breakfast and…
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Dreams inspire artist
Works by artist Steven Ullmer are on display at the Jackson Library during March. JACKSON — After two decades in which he did not put a paint-tipped brush to canvas, Steven Ullmer, a self-described amateur painter from Jackson, will have his work on display for the first time at the Jackson Library, 2 Jackson Drive.…
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Pathfinders to host hike and trail day
JACKSON — The Jackson Pathfinders, a local trail preservation group, is hosting a free “Spring Ahead” hike on the first day of Daylight Savings Time. Join the Pathfinders on March 10 as they explore the trails at the Forest Resource Education Center (FREC) in Jackson and look for signs of spring. All ages are welcome…
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datebook
A reenactment of the many accomplishments in the life of Eleanor Roosevelt will be performed by Kati Beddow Brower 7 p.m. March 11 at the Jackson Library, 2 Jackson Drive. The presentation will include little-known details about Eleanor’s life from the years before the presidency and aims attempts to leave the audience with an…
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‘Little Shop’ arrives at middle school
HOWELL — A rock musical about an unlucky florist shop worker who raises a plant that feeds on human blood, “Little Shop of Horrors” will come to the stage at Howell Middle School South, 220 Ramtown Greenville Road, Howell, at 7:30 p.m. March 14-16 and at 2 p.m. March 16. The show will be directed…
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