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Local teacher serving in position at Library of Congress
By Mark Rosman Staff Writer Teresa St. Angelo is not in her usual place in front of kindergartners in the Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District this year. St. Angelo, who has taught in the district for 18 years, is serving as the 2016-17 Teacher in Residence at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. The Freehold…
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Improvements planned at Jackson Senior Center
By Mark Rosman Staff Writer JACKSON – Municipal officials are moving forward with a plan to enclose a patio area at the Jackson Senior Center on Don Connor Boulevard. At the Sept. 13 meeting of the Township Council, officials passed a resolution authorizing the preparation of specifications and the advertisement for bids for a project…
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Students shine in JAR of Hope LEGO activity
By Mark Rosman Staff Writer MANALAPAN – Heartfelt concern for a fellow student inspired pupils from the Clark Mills and Milford Brook schools to set three world records on Sept. 13. The students, staff members and school administrators made the effort on behalf of the JAR of Hope Foundation. JAR of Hope, founded by Jim…
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‘Phenomenal Women Under 40’ honorees announced
The Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore will honor 10 outstanding young professionals with the first Phenom Award. The award, which honors Phenomenal Women Under 40, recognizes emerging, young, female leaders under the age of 40 from Monmouth and Ocean counties not only for who they are, but also for the potential of what they…
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New Jersey Repertory Company announces playwriting and acting classes
New Jersey Repertory Company announces playwriting and acting classes will be held this fall in the new West End Performing Arts Center, 132 West End Ave., Long Branch. Intro to Acting, Advanced Acting and Playwriting courses will be taught by accredited professionals in their field. Anyone can apply from beginners to experienced. Learn improvisational skills…
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Assistance animals raised with care
By CLARE MARIE CELANO Correspondent Assistance animals —service animals— have jobs just like people do. They aid those who cannot see, are hearing impaired, have anxiety issues or any number of other disabilities or conditions. Some assistance animals, such as those placed by The Seeing Eye have been trained by instructors to guide blind people.…
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Plant Swap in Middletown on Sept. 24
The Monmouth County Park System will hold its Great Fall Perennial Plant Swap from 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. on Sept. 24 at Deep Cut Gardens, 152 Red Hill Rd., Middletown. Gardeners are invited to bring labeled plants in one-quart, one-gallon or two-gallon containers and take home the same size and number of plants. Houseplants may also…
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Helping hounds hone hearing skills
By CLARE MARIE CELANO Correspondent Nick and Terri Despotidis of Morganville wanted what every parent wants for those entrusted to them — to grow up to be polite and kind to others, be able to get a job and make a difference. The very proud parents have happily raised their charges, nurtured them, fed them,…
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Pallone meets with local media, discusses wide range of topics
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer KEYPORT — Over a hot plate of pancakes, eggs, bacon and hash browns, Congressman Frank Pallone (D-Monmouth, Middlesex) chatted candidly with local media, addressing topics from bipartisan efforts in recent legislation on the opioid epidemic to his push for sports betting in the state. Pallone, who represents the 6th District that covers most…
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