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$1,000 scholarships will be awarded
The Colts Neck Education Foundation is offering two $1,000 scholarships to any high school senior who is a resident of Colts Neck. A student with community involvement is a must. Additional criteria and an application may be obtained in some of the students’ high schools or downloaded from www.coltsneckkids.org. The deadline is May 8. Call…
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WCTC returns to its roots as ‘Voice of Central Jersey’
NEW BRUNSWICK — Greater Media Inc. announced that WCTC (1450 AM) has officially launched the “Voice of Central Jersey” with a full-service talk show lineup featuring some of the biggest names in talk radio. The station’s new programming format is centered around local and legendary talk radio personality Jack Ellery, who hosts the “Morning Show”…
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Treasure Island, boating and dining spots make Brielle a true gem
BYAMY ROSEN Staff Writer Arnolds Brielle Marina The borough of Brielle may be small, barely covering an area of two miles, but it’s a picturesque treasure of the Jersey Shore that offers some unique options for summer and year-round entertainment. Located along the banks of the Manasquan River, Brielle enjoys a close proximity to the…
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Park system drop-in programs set for April
From Earth Day celebrations to Fun With Frogs, the Monmouth County Park System is hopping with things to do this spring. Here is a list of upcoming park system activities planned for April: Milling at Walnford, April 2, 1-4 p.m., Historic Walnford, Walnford Road, Upper Freehold Township. Demonstrations will be held every weekend afternoon…
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Photographer George Tice to speak in Freehold Borough
A s part of its “Historically Speaking” lecture series, the Monmouth County Historical Association will welcome award-winning photographer George Tice to speak on March 27 at 2 p.m. The lecture will be held in the first floor exhibition gallery at the association’s headquarters, 70 Court St., Freehold Borough. Tice will speak on “Lifework,” a project…
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Republicans seek candidates
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — The borough Republican Party is seeking candidates to run for the position of mayor and two seats on the Borough Council. Democratic Mayor Michael Wilson, who has served as Freehold Borough’s mayor since spring 1985, announced on March 7 that he will not seek re-election this year.…
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State loan will help support goals of Riding High Farm
ALLENTOWN — Riding High Farm has secured a state loan to support its programming for the disabled. The New Jersey Economic Development Authority granted the $290,000 loan through the state’s Small Business Fund. This assistance will allow the farm to improve its day program, which helps train people with special needs in equine care and…
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Millstone arts center to host fundraiser for Ugandan youths
MILLSTONE — An upcoming production of “Jesus Christ Superstar” will help keep Ugandan children from going hungry. Actor Bart Shatto, who performed as Jean Valjean in “Les Miserables” on Broadway, will lead the cast as Jesus in the onenight only engagement produced by NJ Theatre Group. The curtain will go up at 8 p.m. April…
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Marlboro feels for sister city
Nanto City, Japan, was not devastated by pair of natural disasters BY REBECCAMORTON Staff Writer MARLBORO — The images of devastated Japanese communities filled with rubble from an earthquake that measured 9.0 on the Richter scale and mud from a tsunami that followed the earthquake have filled the news media since March 11. In the…
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