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Sometimes, even He is deserving of criticism
IN THE NEWS MARK ROSMAN I must apologize to Greater Media Newspapers’ faithful readers. Several weeks ago I allowed something to appear in our newspapers that I am so ashamed of, I don’t know how I could have let it go. I allowed an editorial cartoonist to submit an opinion cartoon that, OMG!!!!, poked fun…
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Children may enter lottery for place in preschool class
MARLBORO — The Marlboro K-8 School District offers a half-day integrated preschool program for 3- and 4-year-olds who are residents of Marlboro. The program is designed to bring special needs and regular preschool students together in an integrated environment. Research has shown that all students benefit from this type of program, according to a press…
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Barkalow Ave. drainage issues will be corrected
FREEHOLD — A host of improvements are on tap in Freehold Borough. Borough Council members recently adopted two ordinances appropriating funds and authorizing the issuance of bonds for various work to be performed. One ordinance provides for road, drainage and parking lot improvements. The total amount appropriated is $680,000, which includes a $105,000 grant that…
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Camp Quality offers children a break from cancer battle
Summer is right around the corner and many children are looking forward to a fun break from their regular routine. Children with cancer may not think they can have fun during the summer, but they can. Camp Quality New Jersey provides a free summer camping experience and yearround support program for children between the ages…
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Public hearing May 7 on Freehold budget
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — The Borough Council has introduced a $14.58 million municipal budget for 2012, down $250,000 from 2011. Freehold Borough’s 2012 budget includes a municipal tax levy of $9 million, up from $8.86 million in 2011. The 2012 tax levy includes $379,012 to support the Freehold Borough Library, down…
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• An Easter egg hunt for children ages 2-9 will be held at 11 a.m. April 7 at Saint Thomas Lutheran Church, 203 Taylors Mills Road, Manalapan. Festivities will include a free egg hunt, carnival games and refreshments. Details: 732-252-9550. • The Friendship Circle of Manalapan, an organization dedicated to helping children and teenagers with…
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Turkey Swamp campground open for season
Spring into spring by spending a night under the stars at the Monmouth County Park System’s family campground in Turkey Swamp Park, Georgia Road, Freehold Township. Opening for the season on April 1, the campground features 64 wooded campsites (52 which can be reserved while 12 are available on a first come, first serve basis).…
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Child’s introduction to sports
LIZZ DINNIGAN Growing up in a house with a mom who enjoys writing, art projects and keeping lists, and a Dad who reads sci-fi books, quotes Bugs Bunny and chastises their mom for not knowing the different robotic life forms on Dr. Who — my two kids will likely gravitate toward the creative side. My…
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All dressed up with no place to go
AROUND TOWN AMY ROSEN After years of managing to avoid it, I finally fulfilled my civic duty as a petit juror in the Monmouth County court system. In the past I was excused because I had young children who needed me. I’ve always been curious about the jury duty process and looked forward to the…
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