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MANVILLE: Parishes split on merger, possibility of building new church
By Mary Ellen Day, Special Writer Parishioners of the borough’s two Catholic churches have split on the future of facilities in the borough. The study was begun in January to respond to the persistent flooding threat at Christ the King Church, built in 1946 off Louis Street, which was hit hard in the…
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MANVILLE: Unauthorized trip brings 4 firefighters stern rebuke
One is dismissed, one resigns for personal reasons and two put on probation By Mary Ellen Day, Special Writer One volunteer firefighter has been dismissed and two others placed on probation for traveling without permission and with borough fire gear to Ocean County to help Hurricane Sandy victims. Firefighter Gary Barras, a member of…
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Preventing Child Sexual Abuse Workshop Focuses on Keeping Mercer Children Safe
Robin Scheiner presents statistics and advice regarding child sexual abuse at recent Conference in West Windsor.
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ALLENTOWN: State test scores rise aat Newell and SBMS
By Jane Meggitt,Special Writer ALLENTOWN Students at Newell Elementary and Stone Bridge Middle School achieved scores on the latest state standardized tests that exceeded the overall proficiency rate of peers in similar school districts, as well as the statewide average. Last spring, elementary and middle school students in the Upper Freehold Regional School District…
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UPPER FREEHOLD: 15K lights, 125-plus trees equal holiday magic
The McCormicks’ festively decorated living room is all ready for Sunday’s open house to raise money for Hurricane Sandy relief. Staff photo by Phl McAuliffe
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HILLSBOROUGH: Month focuses on lung cancer
To the editor: November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. This year, approximately 160,340 Americans are expected to die from lung cancer, accounting for 28 percent of all cancer deaths. That is why there is an entire month dedicated to this disease, raising awareness and increasing research to help put an end to it. People like…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Scouts, landscaper help shape up elementary school’s outdoor look
Boy Scouts from Pack 89 and Girl Scouts from Troop 60261 gave their time and effort.
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