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N.J. libraries are a valuable resource for economic recovery
Nine months ago, thanks to a $5.1 million federal Broadband Technology Opportunity Program (BTOP) grant, the New Jersey State Library implemented a series of steps to enable libraries throughout New Jersey to better assist our unemployed and underemployed residents and their families. As unemployment in our state skyrocketed, going from 4.5 percent in 2007 to…
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Volunteer pleased with Freedom Fest State Fair experience
A s the owner of a preschool, I have brought a group of children to Freedom Fest for the last six years as part of our summer field trip schedule, which qualifies me to say that this year’s event was the best one ever. The new site allows for a great layout that improves access…
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Reed Park not proper location for state fair
I am writing to respond to the article “Fair becomes another source of contention for U.F., Allentown” (Examiner, July 21). Let me start with a disclosure. I live on the cul-de-sac next to the park where the fest was held. It is my house that was closest to the camel and horses, the continuing beat…
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Life after loss: Girl pursues philanthropic endeavors in memory of Briana Gaum
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer MILLSTONE — Alex Pritchard was 7 years old when her friend Briana Gaum died in a car accident. Losing Briana was painful, confusing and difficult to talk about for Alex. While on vacation that summer, she set up a stand in front of her family’s beach house where she displayed…
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Former mayor recognized for efforts to control water pollution
UPPER FREEHOLD — A former mayor has distinguished himself with his work in the water and wastewater industry. John Mele, area manager of HOBAS Pipe USA’s north Atlantic region, has been awarded the 2011 Harry P. Croft Award. This award is presented annually to a member of the New Jersey Water Environment Association (NJWEA) for…
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Allentown-Upper Freehold Little League celebrates a good year
BYWAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent A llentown-Upper Freehold Little League had a typically strong season, with about 450 youngsters participating on 39 teams in four age levels of Little League baseball and softball, but has added some changes in the spring and upcoming fall seasons. The softball program this past season combined games with the comparably sized…
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First, it’s your soda, then they’ll come for the bacon
CODA GREG BEAN Everybody has their own idea of what the fire pit down below might look like, and what we have to look forward to if we don’t mind our p’s and q’s while we’re on this mortal plane. In my imagined Hades, only the very bad go to the worst levels, and those…
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Flamingo contest winners announced
The Allentown Public Library would like to thank all who participated in its first Flamingo Fashion-ation contest. The library would also like to congratulate the winners of the contest. “Vinny Flamingogh” creators Camryn Beltran, Morgan Beltran, Arianthe Bruno, Eleni Bruno, Kim DeRisi, Sophia DeRisi, Jessica Lyons, Maggie Nolan and Ashley Smires, all of the Spiral…
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Balladeer of Celtic music to give concert
A concert by Charlie Zahm, a popular balladeer of Early American and Celtic music, and renowned fiddler Tad Mark will present a concert 7-9 p.m. Aug. 6 at the Old Yellow Meeting House, 70 Yellow Meeting House Road in Upper Freehold Township. This is a free concert for the entire family and marks the 150th…
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