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Agricultural scholarship available
New Jersey residents who are seniors in high school and are planning a career in agriculture or science may apply for the New Jersey Agricultural Achievement Award. One winner will be selected and awarded a scholarship to honor their achievements. The New Jersey Agricultural Achievement Award, sponsored by Amy Butewicz, a former New Jersey Equestrian…
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Book details fish species of New Jersey
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Ron Bern moved to Somerset, New Jersey, from Anderson County, S.C., 40 years ago. For a person who had been used to having access to pristine fishing areas since the age of 6, Bern thought his fishing life was over when he moved to the Northeast. The first weekend in…
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Man charged in bomb scare
Monmouth County sheriff’s officers have arrested a man in connection with a telephone bomb threat that led to the evacuation and closing of the Monmouth County Court House, Freehold, in October. According to a press release, Ellis Goodson, 35, whose last known address was Neptune Township, was charged with false public alarm on Nov. 27.…
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Allentown OKs emergency funds for Sandy cleanup
BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer ALLENTOWN — An emergency appropriation of funds to pay for costs incurred as a result of Post-Tropical Storm Sandy was unanimously approved by the Allentown Borough Council on Nov. 28. Citing an effort to protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Allentown, the approved resolution was written…
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Dancers to perform ‘Deep End’ in pool
Think dance belongs only on the stage or reality television? Think again. Georgian Court University, Lakewood, dancers will soon take over the historic marble pool — built by the Gould family in the late 1800s — for their latest performance, “Deep End,” on Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. “Deep End” is a site-specific performance piece…
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Activity at Walnford will add spice to life
BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent UPPER FREEHOLD — There is always something of interest going on at the Monmouth County Park System’s Historic Walnford, even in the winter. On Dec. 15 and 16, visitors of all ages may drop into the main house at Historic Walnford, 62 Walnford Road, Upper Freehold, between 1 and 4 p.m.…
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All aboard for a tradition that’s right on track
BY JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Visitors check out the details of the annual Holiday Model Train Exhibit at the Barron Arts Center in Woodbridge. SCOTT FRIEDMAN When the holiday season comes around each year, it brings with it innumerable traditions for people to enjoy. In Woodbridge, Middlesex County, one particular tradition manages to captivate audiences…
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business briefs
Twelve physicians on staff at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township, were recognized on New Jersey Monthly magazine’s annual list of “Top Docs” for 2012. The CentraState physicians recognized were Robert J. Caccavale (thoracic surgery); John B. Checton (cardiology); Andrew B. Covit (nephrology); Jeffrey S. Daniels (cardiology); James J. Matera (nephrology); Scott E. Metzger (pain management);…
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