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State Fair to open at Meadowlands June 24
Special promotions on tap to mark fair’s 25th year For its 25th anniversary year, State Fair Meadowlands will be treating fairgoers to brand-new entertainment during the 17-day event, running June 24 through July 10 at the New Meadowlands Fairgrounds, next to the New Meadowlands Stadium, formerly Giants Stadium, in East Rutherford. State Fair Meadowlands is…
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Volunteers sought for summer seining June 11
The Bayshore Regional Watershed Council is seeking volunteers to help seine and monitor water quality along the Bayshore region of Monmouth County on Saturday, June 11. Feel free to bring family and friends. On June 11, members of the watershed council will conduct the second Summer Seining Survey at four sites along Raritan Bay and…
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Literary journal penned by third-grade authors
BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer The third edition of Ravine Drive Elementary School’s literary magazine, “Listen to the Page,” features short stories written by third-grade students. MATAWAN — Third-graders at Ravine Drive Elementary School can consider themselves published authors through the school’s online literary magazine, “Listen to the Page.” The literary magazine program began this…
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County receives $1.5M for fort workers’ assistance
Career center provides training/support to displaced employees of Fort Monmouth BY DAN HOWLEY Staff Writer Contact Daniel Howley at [email protected] The county’s assistance program for workers displaced by the closure of Fort Monmouth has received a $1.5 million boost from the federal government. The $1.5 million is the final installment of an initial $3 million…
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Moving forward at Brookdale Community College
Retired State Police major aims to restore duty, discipline, credibility to president’s office BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer William Toms, of Millstone, is the interim president of Brookdale Community College in Lincroft. The Brookdale Community College Board of Trustees believes it has found the perfect leader in William Toms. Toms, 47, Millstone, is a consultant…
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E-tickets on the radar for drivers in Middletown
Police would be equipped with electronic system BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer A n electronic ticketing system for motor vehicle offenses would increase safety, efficiency and accuracy, Township Administrator Anthony Mercantante said at the June 6 Township Committee meeting. Municipal Court Administrator Kathleen Colby said the township is talking with two companies that provide the…
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William Horwath waits for the pins to fall on June 3 during the Leonardo Elementary School Field Day in Middletown, “At the Jersey Shore,” which featured activities with a Jersey Shore theme organized by parkway exits. More photos, page 39 and at gmnews.com. JEFF GRANIT staff
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Rebels ride nine-run rally to CJ IV softball crown
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer The Rancocas Valley Regional High School softball team did not know it, but the Howell High School Rebels had the Red Devils right where they wanted them. After trailing 8-0 and 9-1, the Rebels staged one of the greatest comebacks in state tournament history to defeat the Red Devils, 12-10,…
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Memorial Day weekend was a success for Nicole Scardaville, 11, of Howell. Taking part in her first state competition for the USAIGC Gymnastics League in Wildwood, Scardaville won two New Jersey state championships, including the all-around title. Scardaville won the floor exercise with a score of 9.4. She won the all-around title with a total…
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