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School day will be longer in Hazlet
BYMIKE DAVIS Staff Writer HAZLET — When the school year starts in September, township students can expect the dismissal bell to ring a few minutes later than they are accustomed to. As part of the collective bargaining agreement with the Hazlet Teachers Association, the regular school day for all levels of education in the Hazlet…
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Service on the Bay planned for Aug. 21
The Laurence Harbor Community Covenant Church, Laurence Harbor section of Old Bridge, will hold a Sunday Service on the Bay 10 a.m. Aug. 21 at the gazebo in Laurence Harbor Bay Park, near the presidential section, off Bayview Drive. The event will feature fellowship, music and songs. The public is invited. For more information, call…
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Comic book sale to benefit hospice
EATONTOWN — Superheroes for Hospice will host a comic book sale on Saturday, Sept. 17, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Monmouth Mall, located at Routes 35 and 36 in Eatontown. The show will benefit patients and families served by the St. Barnabas Hospice and Palliative Care Center (SBHPCC), an affiliate of the…
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Students, parents ask for voice in board decision
BOE members unaware of interviews for new MHSS principal BYMIKE DAVIS Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — District students and parents are clamoring for more representation in upcoming Board of Education matters, including the search for a new principal at Middletown High School South. Many of their concerns stem from the board’s July 20 meeting when dozens…
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Lions to host Wiffle ball tourney Aug. 20
The Middletown Lions Club will host its annual charity Wiffle ball tournament Aug. 20 at the Tindall Park Tennis courts across from Middletown High School North. Proceeds of the tournament will support the blind and the Challenged Youth Sports program. The one-night tournament will be open to all ages, and trophies will be awarded to…
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Keyport approves police structure ordinance
PBA warns of potential litigation due to the elimination of administrative positions BY JAMES McEVOY Correspondent KEYPORT — After months of debate, the Keyport Borough Council enacted an ordinance altering police structure in the borough, despite concerns of potential litigation from the Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association. The measure, which eliminates the captain and detective sergeant positions,…
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Carve, slash, hang ten and respect the ocean
Pig Dog Surf Academy teaches students more than surfing technique BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer Chris Stephan (l-r) and Matt Nicolosi teach students ocean awareness along with surfing technique through Pig Dog Surf Academy. Right: Stephan coaches a student. PHOTOS BY LAUREN CASSELBERRY Middletown native Chris Stephan is sharing his passion for surfing with others…
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Belford Seafood Co-op joins recycling program
Fishing for Energy keeps fishing gear out of ocean BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer A collection bin will help commercial fishermen dispose of used fishing gear at the New Jersey Seafood Cooperative in Belford. Used gear including nets, crab pots and rigging will be kept out of ocean waters through the Fishing for Energy program.…
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