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Governor nominates Warshaw for judge’s post
Gov. Chris Christie has nominated Monmouth County Prosecutor Peter E. Warshaw Jr., of Middletown, to become a state Superior Court judge. According to a nomination filed by Christie, Warshaw, if confirmed by the state Senate, would replace Judge Philip S. Carchman, who is retiring. Warshaw is a graduate of the University of Delaware and the…
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Colts Neck Fair offers two evenings of fun
COLTS NECK — On June 29-30 from 4 to 11 p.m., Bucks Mill Park, Heyers Mill Road, Colts Neck, will provide the setting for rides, games of chance, crafts, food, Rolling Fun Video Games, a Wild West show, mega-sized oxen, the largest and smallest of horse breeds, and fireworks. Cowboy Larry Zwickel and his posse…
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The Howell food pantry has two new drop-off sites: Affiliated Food and Ankle Center, 4645 Route 9 north, Howell, (www.footdoctorsnj.com), and the Howell Public Library, 318 Old Tavern Road, Howell. The Howell food pantry is in need of nonperishable food items such as canned vegetables, canned fruit, cereal, peanut butter and canned meats. Also needed…
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Youngster says bullying has no place in school
MARLBORO — It’s a problem that puzzles lawmakers and school administrators alike — how to put an end to student-onstudent bullying. Now, one Marlboro youngster has kicked off his own crusade against harassment in schools. Marc Singer, a third-grade pupil at the Frank J. Dugan Elementary School, penned the “Kidstitution.” The document is meant to…
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Asher Holmes school pledge put on shelf by board
BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer MARLBORO — Marlboro K-8 School District administrators have decided that a pledge that pupils had been reciting to the Asher Holmes Elementary School will be restructured as a school song. “[Superintendent of Schools] Dr. [David] Abbott informed me today that he has instructed [music teacher] Laura Blake to look into…
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Sea Girt Lighthouse sheds light on Jersey Shore history
BYAMY ROSEN Staff Writer Bill Dunn, a volunteer trustee of the Sea Girt Lighthouse, explains how the beacon in the tower room helped mariners traveling along the New Jersey coastline navigate a safe passage to their destination. ERIC SUCAR staff Imagine being a mariner traveling on a ship on the Atlantic Ocean along the coast…
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First aid squad seeks support in two towns
Volunteer organization serves Freehold Borough and Freehold Township BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Officials with the Freehold First Aid and Emergency Squad are hoping residents and business owners will respond with financial support when they receive a request for a donation in the near future. June signals the start of the volunteer first aid…
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Leaf collection plan still on drawing board
For a fee, Manalapan residents might no longer have to place leaves in bags BYMARK ROSMAN Staff Writer Manalapan Committeeman Ryan Green has received the consent of the Township Committee to proceed with a request for proposals (RFP) for a possible new leaf pickup program. The issue was discussed at the June 20 committee meeting…
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Professional volleyball competition made a stop at the Jersey Shore on June 22 when the Jose Cuervo Pro Beach Volleyball Series arrived in Monmouth County for the Belmar Open. Fans of the sport had a chance to enjoy the beach and the volleyball action. For more, see page 73. ERIC SUCAR staff
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