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Ronald N. Haden Sr.
Mr. Haden, 77, of Freehold, died Dec. 24, 2011. He was a graduate of Freehold High School, class of 1954. Prior to retiring in 1992, he was a letter carrier for the Freehold post office. Before that, he worked at 3M in Freehold Township and at the Lakehurst NavalAir Station. Mr. Haden was a U.S.…
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Linda C. (Leo) Pond
Mrs. Pond, 51, of Red Bank, died Dec. 23, 2011, at home. She was born in Topeka, Kansas, and was a graduate of Howell High School, class of 1978. She was predeceased by a brother, John Patrick Leo, in 2009. Mrs. Pond is survived by a son, Timothy Meyer and his wife, Robyn; her parents,…
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Diana Dunn-Graves
Mrs. Dunn-Graves, 49, of Middletown, who grew up in Marlboro, died Jan. 1, 2012, at RiverviewMedical Center, Red Bank, due to complications from breast cancer. She had a storied professional career in the toy industry, beginning in licensing for plush toy manufacturer Eden Toys, and eventually becoming vice president of marketing for Fisher-Price brands in…
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Principal remembered in heartfelt ceremony
BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Sandra Morris MARLBORO — Members of the community poured into the Frank Defino Central Elementary School gymnasium on the night of Jan. 4 to celebrate the life and career of Principal Sandra Morris, who died on Jan. 2 at the age of 69. A large group of residents listened to…
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Hearts for Hunger effort thanks its contributors
Food drive was partnership between Howell Ice World & Greater Media Newspapers BYAMY ROSEN Staff Writer The culmination of a month-long food drive to benefit the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties brought those who donated nonperishable items back to Howell Ice World in Howell on Dec. 18 for a special free skate event to…
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Women’s chorus to hold open house
Women of all ages who enjoy singing are invited to the Heart of New Jersey open house on Jan. 25 at 7:30 p.m. at Millstone Primary School, Schoolhouse Road, Millstone Township. Sweet Adeline choruses around the world are reaching out this month in an attempt to “teach the world to sing.” The Heart of New…
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Marlboro awaits word on Cops in Shops grant
BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer MARLBORO — Underage drinkers may soon face more than just an embarrassing walk to their car as a consequence of attempting to purchase alcohol illegally at a liquor store in Marlboro. The Marlboro Police Department recently applied for a grant for the 2011-12 Cops in Shops initiative. If the New…
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Curley named director of county freeholders
John P. Curley took the reins of the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders on Jan. 5 at Monmouth County’s annual Organization Day held at Biotechnology High School, Freehold Township, pledging to hold the line on spending and provide more oversight over county government. “I will not entertain any new taxes; I will not remain silent…
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Community invited to pancake breakfast
COLTS NECK — A breakfast to recognize and honor the community’s first aid squad members and firefighters will be held at the Colts Neck Community Church, 25 MerchantsWay, from 8 a.m. to noon Jan. 21. Everyone is welcome to attend the pancake breakfast. There is no charge for the breakfast, but donations are welcome and…
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