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Rabies remains a concern throughout Ocean County
Daniel Regenye, Ocean County Health Department public health coordinator, continues to warn Ocean County residents against handling, feeding or assisting any stray animals. “Rabies is a year-round concern in Ocean County,” said Regenye. “Rabies is a virus that is present mainly in the saliva of rabid animals. In Ocean County it is most prevalent in…
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FRHSD board grants 2 percent increase to certain employees
BY REBECCAMORTON Staff Writer A 2 percent salary increase has been approved for members of non-bargaining units in the Freehold Regional High School District. The exception to the salary increases will be the district’s assistant superintendents, who will have their pay frozen for another year. The salary increases were approved by the FRHSD Board of…
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Blink-182 comes to Holmdel with new release on the way
BY NATHAN ROSMAN Correspondent Tom DeLonge Blink-182 are making their return to the music industry this fall with their sixth studio album, “Neighborhoods,” which is scheduled for release on Sept. 27. Following a hiatus that began in 2005, Blink-182, a pop punk band, reunited at the 2009 Grammy awards and announced that a new album…
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datebook
“Liz Taylor Month: Thursday afternoon at the Movies” will be offered at 1 p.m. Aug. 4, 11, 18 and 25 at the Howell Library, 318 Old Tavern Road, Howell. Call 732-938-2300 for the titles. “Old Ringers,” an original comedy by Joe Simonelli, continues it’s run at the Grange Playhouse, 4860 Route 9 south,…
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JMHS cheerleaders to head down south
BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON — The Jackson Memorial High School cheerleading squad has received the green light to compete out of state. At a Jackson School District Board of Education meeting on July 19, the board approved two trips. According to information provided in the board’s agenda, the Jackson Memorial cheerleaders will participate…
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Storm takes toll on Howell
Trees were uprooted when a violent wind and rain storm swept through Howell on the evening of July 29. PHOTO COURTESY OF HOWELL TOWNSHIP HOWELL— According to the Monmouth County Office of Emergency Management, the storm that hit the area on the evening of July 29 did most of its damage in Howell. According to…
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‘Dylan@70’ on exhibit
A n exhibit that pays tribute to one of the icons of rock and roll has opened at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan. Old Bridge resident Mel Prussack has brought his tribute to Bob Dylan to the library. The exhibit opened on Aug. 2 and will run through Aug. 31. The…
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Writer offers support for Fair School Funding Act
When did the New Jersey Constitution become irrelevant? How did it happen that it can be ignored by a legislator or a New Jersey Supreme Court judge if it serves their ideology? How can the New Jersey Supreme Court arbitrarily rule beyond its bounds and never be questioned? Can the Constitution be twisted like taffy…
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Resident discovers a fitting way to honor veterans
Would you like to honor and acknowledge a veteran in your life? My wife and I recently found a wonderful and rewarding way to do that by donating to the Veterans Memorial Garden. The memorial garden will be at the intersection of Jackson Mills Road and West Commodore Boulevard in Jackson. We recently purchased two…
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