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One-handed motocross racer proves he has drive
Harold Glissen teaches children about disabilities, anti-bullying BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Harold Glissen, who was born with only one arm, shows the bike he rides during motocross races. JENNIFER AMATO Writing. Walking. Putting on a jacket. Stacking pennies. Seemingly simple tasks can pose a challenge for someone who has a disability. To learn about…
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Freehold Twp. reaches out to support food bank
Nonperishable food may be dropped off at town hall BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer The need for food to feed the hungry continues to increase, and replenishments are needed to keep local food banks stocked. In Freehold Township, officials are doing what they can to help. The Township Committee is holding a food and…
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Marlboro council makes moves to use affordable housing funds
State has indicated it will confiscate money that is not committed by July BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Marlboro officials are racing to meet the state’s demand that they commit money from their affordable housing trust fund to affordable housing projects or forfeit their trust fund savings by July. On May 2 the Marlboro Township…
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Evan Purdy (center), 10, and fellow pupils at the Joseph J. Catena School, Freehold Township, warm up before participating in the Catena Strong Fun Run. Proceeds from the event will go toward creating a shared trail joining the Catena School and its neighbor, the Eisenhower Middle School, both on Burlington Road, Freehold Township. For more,…
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Colts Neck native Corey Wagar to open for LeAnn Rimes at State Theater
New Jersey native Corey Wagar of Colts Neck will take the stage at 8 p.m. May 11 when she opens for Grammy Award winner LeAnn Rimes at the State Theater in New Brunswick. “It’s always great to come home to Jersey and perform for all my fans and friends,” Wagar said. “I can’t wait to…
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Energy for Life class for cancer survivors
The Edison Branch YMCA in collaboration with the Livestrong Foundation will provide a free 12-week physical activity program for cancer survivors 18 years of age and older. The next session begins in June and will meet at 7:15 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays or 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. The class, Energy for Life, will focus…
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Pallone discusses health care reform in visit with seniors
U.S. Supreme Court ready to hear challenge to Affordable Care Act BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer It’s all about access. That is one of the points U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ) drove home when he spoke to senior citizens recently about the federal Affordable Care Act, better known as the health care reform bill. “The…
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Sports short
The NJ Marlins seek dedicated and hardworking baseball players ages 10-18 for the 2012 spring/summer and fall seasons. All interested players must fill out a player prospect form at www.njmarlins.com. The Marlins 17U teams will play a highly competitive schedule with maximum exposure, including invitation-only events and 12 local, regional and national tournaments. The 2012…
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JP Stevens girls are making their mark on the golf links
BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent The focus of high school golf, particularly in the Greater Middlesex Conference, has traditionally been on the boys, but that’s no longer true. With more and more girls heading to the links, the boys are now sharing the spotlight with girls teams. This is no more evident than at J.P. Stevens…
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