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Talk on acidity levels in ocean slated at college
LINCROFT — Brookdale Community College will host Dr. Matthew Poach at 6:30 p.m. April 25 at Twin Lights Rooms 1 and 2, Warner Student Life Center, 765 Newman Springs Road. The meeting is open to the public. Poach is a research chemist and supervisor of the Ocean Acidification Laboratory at NOAA in Sandy Hook. He…
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Red Raiders looking to pick up steam on baseball diamond
By Matthew Rocco The first two weeks of the baseball season haven’t been kind to Keyport High School. The Red Raiders were thrown into the fire early, facing the likes of Freehold High School and division rival St. Rose High School. But thanks to their tough schedule, the Red Raiders expect to be stronger in…
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Public hearing scheduled for Jackson school budget
By Andrew Martins Staff Writer JACKSON – Months of work spent developing a budget for the upcoming school year has culminated with the introduction of a $148 million budget that will fund the operation of the Jackson School District from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. Board of Education members and district administrators discussed…
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Middletown school donation supports new ESL class in Red Bank
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer RED BANK — A donation made by Middletown High School South’s Spanish Honor Society has helped the Mental Health Association of Monmouth County’s Red Bank Resource Network gather the necessary tools and supplies to initiate a new English as a Second Language (ESL) class. The class is being held…
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Old Bridge, Uber partner for free rides
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Anyone looking for a ride home in Old Bridge after a night out can now tap Uber’s “Old Bridge Safe Ride Option” on a smart phone to get a free ride. A pilot program between the Old Bridge Business Alliance and Uber began April 14 in an effort to reduce drunk driving…
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Matawan-Aberdeen students honored for community service
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer ABERDEEN — Local high school students were recently honored by the Township Council for their dedication and participation in a new community service program aimed at assisting elderly or disabled residents unable to shovel snow at their property. At an April 5 meeting, Mayor Fred Tagliarini and Deputy Mayor…
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Examiner Datebook, April 21
Michael Strengari, staff horticulturist at Grounds for Sculpture, Hamilton Township, will be the featured speaker at the May 12 meeting of the Allentown Garden Club. Strengari is an avid naturalist and his talk will focus on the living art and garden interest that is not fully described by the word “Grounds” in Grounds for Sculpture.…
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Pitching, hitting have Redbirds off to strong start
By Wayne Witkowski Allentown High School’s softball team continues to roll along at 8-1 despite shuffling its lineup for an injured player. The week is highlighted by a showdown in the Colonial Valley Conference Freedom Division that was scheduled for April 20 at Robbinsville High School. “It will be a great game,” Allentown coach Kim…
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