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Local entrepreneur makes once-worn reborn for brides-to-be
Sarah Elizabeth Bride provides upscale service to fill new niche BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer Liz Wise works with the collection of bridal gowns in her Colts Neck showroom. Liz Wise seems to be living up to her last name. Having tuned in to recent trends, along with the ongoing meager state of the economy,…
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Three seats up for grabs in Nov. FRHSD election
Candidates file in Manalapan and Freehold Borough; Howell could produce write-in winner BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Residents of the majority of New Jersey’s school districts had until June 6 to file petitions for nomination to contend for a place on their local board of education. Board members in most New Jersey school districts voted…
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Board affirms granting of permit for gas station
Freehold Borough Land Use Board upholds zoning officer BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer The Freehold Borough Land Use Board has affirmed a decision made by zoning officer Hank Stryker III to issue a permit to a businessman who wants to reopen a gas station at the corner of East Main and Spring streets, Freehold…
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Jacob Hyman, 10, of Manalapan, enjoys his ride on a slide during Manalapan Day festivities. The community celebration featuring rides, games and family entertainment was held on June 16 at the Manalapan Recreation Center. FRANK GALIPO
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Courthouse cleared to reopen
FREEHOLD — Testing for a broad range of chemical compounds in the air at the Monmouth County Courthouse came back within normal ranges, and the facility was expected to reopen Tuesday. The courthouse was closed June 18 after dozens of courthouse employees exhibited symptoms of illness. The state Department of Health and Senior Services collected…
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Metuchen lineman Miller gaining national attention
The rising senior is weighing offers from top colleges BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent Dorian Miller I t was five years ago when seventh-grader Dorian Miller grappled with a decision about his future in sports. Should he pursue wrestling, where he had captured the US Freestyle Wrestling national title in Iowa for his age group and…
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Ryan takes no shortcuts in running or classroom
BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent Ryan Smith The only race Ryan Smith wants to win is beating his best time. Oh, the Edison High School distance runner competes hard in every event and tries his best to win. But as long as his times improve and he’s contributing to his team’s success, Smith is satisfied. The…
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Metuchen Market Day held on Saturdays
Metuchen Market Day farmers market is being held every Saturday through Oct. 20 at the northeast corner of the Pearl Street Parking lot from 9 a.m. through 2 p.m. New to 2012 Metuchen Market Day: • Cherry Grove Farms (homemade raw milk cheese and grass-fed pork) • Country Stand Farm (vegetables) • Gourmet Nuts and…
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Honey on sale for Rosh Hashanah
The Sisterhood at Neve Shalom is selling pure, kosher honey for Rosh Hashanah. The cost is $10 per jar for one to three jars, $9.50 per jar for four to six jars, and $9 per jar for seven or more jars. The cost includes postage inside the U.S. and a personalized gift card. All orders…
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