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Teacher earns grant for robotics at Howell school
By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer HOWELL – Science teacher Josh Langenberger of Howell Middle School South has received a $4,770 Hipp Foundation grant for a hands-on STEM learning program. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and mathematics education. Langenberger has taught in the Howell K-8 School District for 22 years. He is in his second…
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Quick-acting duo credited with saving baby in Howell
HOWELL – Police praised two area residents who took action when they saw an infant who had been left alone in a car and appeared to be struggling in super-heated conditions. The baby’s mother was subsequently located and charged with endangering the welfare of a child. Police said that at 1 p.m. Aug. 29, Patrolman…
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Art show reception to be held at Metuchn Borough Hall Sept. 25
All are invited to an art show by children, teens and adult students of the Westerhoff School of Music and Art at Metuchen Boro Hall, Main Street, on Sept. 25 from 1-3 p.m. The art works represent a wide range of media including acrylic, gouache, watercolor, aquatints, collage and charcoal. The Westerhoff art director and…
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Recovery Walk to be held Sept. 17 in East Brunswick
The New Jersey Recovery Walk and Rally will be held Sept. 17 at the Middlesex County Fairgrounds, 655 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. The walk begins at 10 a.m., and team/banner registration starts at 9 a.m. A rally will follow at noon. Music, entertainment, exhibits, food truck dining, and family-friendly fun will be available. Bring your…
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Manalapan police investigate thefts from vehicles
By Mark Rosman Staff Writer MANALAPAN – Individuals who target vehicles that are parked at residences were active during the overnight hours of Aug. 23-24, according to Manalapan Police Capt. Thomas Barstow, who reported numerous incidents of theft. The Aug. 24 reports were filed by residents of Winter Court, Equinox Lane and Crystal Court, which…
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Freehold Borough rallies around community volunteer Reggie Sims
By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer FREEHOLD – A long-serving volunteer firefighter who is a well-known resident of Freehold Borough is in need of assistance as he recovers from a double lung transplant. Reggie Sims underwent the transplant on June 9 after he was diagnosed with bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia (BOOP), a form of pneumonia that…
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State nearing end of work at Marlboro hospital site
By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer MARLBORO – The site of the former Marlboro State Psychiatric Hospital on Route 520 near Conover Road has mostly been cleared of the buildings that once housed patients, doctors, administrators and offices. Now Marlboro officials are waiting for a plan from Monmouth County to convert the 411-parcel into a county…
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Fundraiser will benefit MS center
The CentraState Healthcare Foundation and the Cardinale family will host the 15th annual “An Evening in the Vineyards” on Sept. 16 from 7-10 p.m. at CentraState’s Star and Barry Tobias Ambulatory Campus, 901 W. Main St., Freehold Township. Proceeds will support the Linda E. Cardinale Multiple Sclerosis Center, according to a press release. The event…
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Boy Scouts to sell popcorn at farmers’ markets Sept. 25 and Oct. 8
Boy Scout Troop 17 of Metuchen-Edison will be selling Campmasters popcorn this year at two locations for your shopping convenience. Seventy percent of all sales benefit local scouting. On Sept. 25, look for their booth 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Edison Farmer’s Market located at 925 Amboy Ave, Edison,. On Oct. 8 look…
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