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Survey: Most biz leaders say N.J. government ‘more responsive’
The attitude of New Jersey CEOs toward the state’s economy and business climate has improved significantly over the last 18 months, according to the results of the New Jersey Economic Policy Summit’s sixth “C-Suite Survey” (C-Suite VI) of Garden State CEOs. The findings, presented May 25 at the summit’s fourth annual conference, show that 75…
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Youths sought for sheriff program
Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden has announced that applications are being accepted from Monmouth County high school students for participation in the 19th annual Sheriff YouthWeek program. Deadline for applications is June 10. This challenging weeklong program to be held at the Monmouth County Police Academy, Freehold Township, from July 11-15, affords participants the opportunity…
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Photo contest to capture five decades of open space preservation
A picture may be worth a thousand words, but how many pictures would it take to capture the beauty of preserving 650,000 acres of open space and parks in New Jersey over the past 50 years? That’s the challenge the N.J. Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is putting into the shutter-happy hands of residents and…
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Scouts recognize good neighbors
The Millstone Girl Scouts recognized various community members with Good Neighbor awards on June 1. Girl Scout Recognitions Chair Sally Maloney (l) and Recognitions Task Group member Diana Kohlhepp (r) honored Millstone Township Fire Department Chief John Fiore (l-r) and Lt. Michael Maloney, First Aid Squad member Robert Trifiro, Recycling Coordinator Irv Siet, and Land…
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State troopers to host free baseball camp in Millstone
Camp will culminate with community event featuring playoffs and benefit game MILLSTONE — The New Jersey State Police will sponsor a free baseball camp for local middle school students this summer. The camp is exclusively for students who will attend sixth, seventh or eighth grade at Millstone Township Middle School or Stone Bridge Middle School…
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Baseball team rallies to help pitcher’s cousin fight leukemia
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD— TheNewJersey United Christian Academy baseball team wants Kevin Dunne to win. Dunne, 19, of Staten Island, N.Y., was diagnosed with leukemia at the age of 11. The cancer went into remission when he was 15 years old. However, earlier this year Dunne had not been feeling well, and…
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History’s a mystery, at least the way they remember it
CODA GREG BEAN I know there are many who disagree, but I’m a lot more worried about whether a presidential candidate has a basic historical knowledge of the country he or she wants to lead than I am about whether the candidate was born in America. Personally, I don’t care if a candidate was born…
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Networking event set for local businesses
A networking extravaganza featuring a free business card exchange and speed networking will be hosted by the Fore Your Success BNI chapter 7-8:30 p.m. June 9 at the Knob Hill Golf Course clubhouse, Manalapan. The event will include appetizers and light fare, door prizes and raffles, plus a cash bar. To RSVP, contact [email protected]. Bring…
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Harness horse camp seeks applicants
The Harness HorseYouth Foundation (HHYF) seeks applicants for its five-day harness horse day camp to be held 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. July 26-30 at Gaitway Farm, Manalapan. HHYF seeks students between the ages of 12 and 14 as of Jan. 1, 2011. The camp fee is $150, which includes lunches and all camp materials.…
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