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Former teachers on a mission to help New Jersey youth
MARLBORO — If you ask Cheryl Berman how she became involved with 2NDFLOOR Youth Helpline, she will tell you it was fate. A few years ago, the former middle school media specialist cut out a newspaper article about 2NDFLOOR – a nonprofit that supports New Jersey youth through its free, confidential and anonymous helpline –…
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Robert Fuchs of Vandaceous Orchids will be the guest speaker at the July 12 meeting of the Deep Cut Orchid Society. There will be a member show table and refreshments. The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Monmouth Reform Temple, Tinton Falls. There is no charge. Details: 732-536-6215. The Manalapan-Englishtown Regional…
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Freehold native ‘broet’ to present new ‘broems’
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Brian McGackin Listen up, guys, this book’s for you. “Broetry” is the title of a volume of poetry that has been penned by Freehold Borough native Brian McGackin. The book is packed with verse after verse of comedic snippets of life. As the inside cover states, it is “Poetry…
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Monmouth bicycling map wins state honors
Leonard Ruggieri, a graphic artist in the Monmouth County Department of Public Information and Communications, has won statewide first- and second-place honors for a map he created outlining Monmouth County’s numerous bicycle routes. The large, fold-out map serves as a reference guide for the hundreds of miles of roads, paths and trails available for public…
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Teens do their part in battle against cancer
BY REBECCAMORTON Staff Writer The members of CancerCare Teen take a break during their successful miniature golf event held at Monster Golf, Marlboro. From left: Michael Zigman, Andrew Polkowitz, Nate Cohen, Eric Moss, Joni Polkowitz and Julia Cohen. I n today’s world almost everyone knows someone who has been affected by cancer. Five teenagers in…
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Officials hoping to retain postal site
Local representatives believe Freehold Borough should keep its own location BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Local officials do not want to give up a post office in downtown Freehold Borough without at least pleading their case to postal authorities. The United States Postal Service recently announced that a trailer that serves as the Freehold…
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Sides reach impasse on Colts Neck pact
School board and union try to resolve the issues BY REBECCAMORTON Staff Writer A contract agreement reached by the Colts Neck K-8 School District Board of Education’s negotiations team and the leadership of the Colts Neck Township Education Association (CNTEA) has been rejected by members of the union. In the wake of the union’s rejection…
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Gus Horvath, 10, of Howell, finds the fishing is fine at the Manasquan Reservoir, Howell, during a recent visit to the large fishing hole.
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How to get your sports news in the paper
If you would like your sports news published, please submit a press release at least two weeks in advance of an event such as team registration or tryouts. Results of youth games and tournaments may also be submitted, as well as collegiate news about former high school athletes. Give complete information, such as dates, full…
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