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    Rowan University, Glassboro, awarded approximately 2,935 degrees May 10 and 11 at commencement, which included summer 2011, fall 2011 and spring 2012 graduates. The following local residents were included: Corinne Abrahamsen, Christine M. Balestriere, Jennifer Lyn Cady, Melissa Kristine Deickmann, Joseph Orlando DeSousa, Thomas J. Dougherty, Sean Arthur Kaiser, Stephanie Lynn Krynski, Kevin Gerard O’Neill,…

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    Relay for Life, Hazlet, will take place June 2 and 3 at Raritan High School, Hazlet. More than 605 participants and 50 teams have already raised more than $32,539. Relay for Life brings together people from all walks of life to raise hope against cancer. The event will kick off with registration at 10 a.m.,…

  • Creative Monmouth revives plans for county arts corridor

    2014 Super Bowl in NY/NJ spurs Monmouth County branding ideas BY KRISTEN DALTON Staff Writer Hundreds of thousands of people pouring into the region for the 2014 NFL Super Bowl at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford has Monmouth County stakeholders optimistic for an economic turnaround. Not wanting to squander the opportunity to brand the county…

  • Army 2nd Infantry Division vets sought

    The 2nd (Indianhead) Division Association is searching for anyone who ever served in the Army’s famous 2nd Infantry Division at anytime. For information about the national association and its annual reunion in Reno, Nev., to be heldAug. 23-27, 2012, visit www.2ida.org or contact the association’s secretary-treasurer, Bob Haynes, at [email protected] or 224-225-1202.

  • Holmdel showing free movies this summer

    Holmdel Recreation will be screening free movies on the lawn outside the Holmdel Senior/ Community during the summer. “Jurassic Park” will be shown June 25, “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” July 30 and “Zookeeper” Aug. 27 at 8:30/dusk. Bring blankets and chairs. For further information call 732-946-2820, ext. 1225, or email [email protected].

  • RiverFest 2012 returns June 1-3

    RED BANK — The state’s largest free outdoor food and music festival opens the summer season on June 1, 2 and 3, as River- Fest 2012 returns to Marine Park in Red Bank. Organizers expect thousands to attend the festival, which offers something for every member of the community. Festival-goers will have a choice of…

  • SJV student awarded NJSGC scholarship

    The New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium (NJSGC) awarded its Stew Tweed Fisheries and Aquaculture Scholarships at a special ceremony May 20 during Ocean Fun Days at the NJSGC’s headquarters on Sandy Hook. Now in its fifth year, the scholarship program supports scholars interested in pursuing studies or careers in fisheries or aquaculture. Established in 2008…

  • Nat’l Cancer Survivors Day walk June 3

    EATONTOWN — The Cancer Support Community is inviting the public to take part in celebrating cancer survivors everywhere on National Cancer Survivors Day, June 3. “You will find our celebration event filled with joy, camaraderie, hope, compassion, and love as we honor cancer survivors for their strength and courage,” said Ilene Winters, founder and executive…

  • Mat-Ab school district continues push for literacy

    BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer ABERDEEN — The Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District will continue to push for increased student literacy for the 2012-13 school year, Superintendent of Schools David Healy announced last week. At the May 21 action meeting, Healy and the administration provided a literacy update to the Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District Board of…

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