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Center highlights importance of arts education
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer Since 1969, the Arts & Education Center has been a leader in recognizing the need for quality arts education in the public school system. At the Arts & Education Center, arts education is seen as a basic component of every child’s education, and the center helps students get a…
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Woman’s Club of Matawan celebrates 100th anniversary
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer MATAWAN — For the last century, the Woman’s Club of Matawan has been an important part of the local community and has been a prominent supporter and voice for civic betterment. On April 4, the club will hold a celebration to recognize and reflect on 100 years of service…
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Old Bridge tackles problem of abandoned properties
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Dealing with vacant properties has been a problem in the township. That is why township officials, including Damien Gil, zoning officer; Nicole Shapiro, township engineer; Christopher Marion, business administrator; and Patrick Reardon, construction official, came together to develop a draft ordinance setting a procedure on dealing with…
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State approves weighted lottery for Red Bank Charter School
By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer RED BANK — The Red Bank Charter School (RBCS) has been approved by the state to hold a weighted lottery for the next school year. “We are pleased with Commissioner of Education David Hespe’s approval to serve a greater number of underserved students,” said RBCS Principal Meredith Pennotti. “We are…
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Knights to hold pancake breakfast on April 17
The Saint Lawrence Knights of Columbus will hold a pancake breakfast from 8 a.m.-noon on April 17 at the parish center, Laurence Parkway, Matawan. The menu will include eggs, sausage, pancakes, coffee and juice. The cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children age 12 and under.
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Bongiorno ranks among winningest harness drivers in 2016
By Tim Morris Joe Bongiorno is living out of a suitcase, and he wouldn’t have it any other way. The 22-year-old from Colts Neck is one of the leading drivers in harness racing thanks to a virtual nonstop schedule that has him driving as many as 70 races in a week at Freehold Raceway (Thursday-Saturday),…
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Hot to trot: New cast impresses ‘DWTS’ Judge Bruno Tonioli
‘By Kellie Freeze Last Monday, ABC’s Dancing With the Stars kicked off another steamy season, but judge Bruno Tonioli says that Week 2 is when the season really heats up. “Then the pressure kicks in,” he says. “Then you start to see who will rise to the pressure and who will be fragile when the…
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Barbizon of Red Bank
Barbizon of Red Bank opened its doors in 1968 and has been proudly training men, women and children in modeling and personal development ever since. The agency has provided models and talent to businesses in the tri-state area. From fashion shows and photo shoots to commentators and coordinators, Barbizon of Red Bank is well known…
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Ulrich launches boys volleyball program at Jackson Memorial
By Wayne Witkowski Jason Ulrich has developed his career as a volleyball coach working with female players. It began when he launched Jackson Memorial High School’s girls volleyball team that had some memorable seasons as a leading contender in the Shore Conference A South Division, and then he started a summer program with Jackson Recreation.…
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