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Speaking contest for students under way
The Knights of Pythias, State of New Jersey, is hosting its annual speaking contest for high school students. This year’s topic is “In the United States, Plea Bargaining Undermines the Criminal Justice System.” A speak-off will be held May 3 at the Clubhouse at Covered Bridge in Manalapan. The event starts at 8 a.m. and…
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Teen earns recognition for national awards
BY PATRICIAYOCZIS Correspondent Shelly Grinshpun Shelly Grinshpun of Freehold Township, a 16-year-old junior at Biotechnology High School (BTHS), Freehold Township, said her love of science was fostered by her family, including her mother, Dina, and the family’s two mathematicians, her grandfather, Zinovi Grinshpun, and her father, Edward. “I’ve always had an interest in science,” said…
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Center issues appeal for blood donations
New Jersey Blood Services, New Brunswick, a division of the New York Blood Center, has issued an appeal for blood donations. Eligible donors must be age 17 or older, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds, and be in generally good health. People over 75 may donate with a doctor’s note. To donate or to organize…
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Four women to be honored
Four New Jersey women will be honored for their extraordinary courage in fighting cancer at the Beauty Foundation’s fifth annual Beauty Ball on April 2 at Trump National Golf Club in Colts Neck. The Beauty Foundation, a nonprofit organization that serves to alleviate the physical, financial and emotional burdens patients and their families face while…
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Manalapan will issue bonds for road work
MANALAPAN — The resurfacing of several roads will be paid for by the issuance of bonds following the adoption of an ordinance by the Township Committee. Despite a plea from one resident who asked officials not to take on debt to pay for the work, the committee members voted 5-0 at their meeting of March…
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Fresh Air Fund seeks hosts in Monmouth
A program that brings New York City children to the suburban splendor of NewJersey for a week of summer fun is seeking new host families for 2011. The FreshAir Fund has been giving innercity children the joy of a summer vacation with volunteer host families and at Fresh Air Fund camps since 1877. Karen Medlin,…
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Officers from two towns will ride to Washington
Police from Marlboro and Freehold Borough to honor fallen brothers BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Five Freehold Borough police officers will join with 15 Marlboro police officers in a 300-mile bicycle ride to Washington, D.C., to raise awareness for officers who have died in the line of duty and to help raise…
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Artwork by students joins district’s permanent collection
BYMARK ROSMAN Staff Writer Works of art by seven pupils in the Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District were recently added to the district’s permanent collection of art. The pupils were recognized by the district’s administrators and Board of Education during a recent board meeting. Student artists from the Manalapan- Englishtown Regional School District were honored by…
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Councilman would like young people to have say
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Freehold Borough Councilman Jaye Sims wants to give young people in town a voice and help them to develop leadership skills and a sense of responsibility. Sims has proposed the creation of a Youth Council Government and said the idea was well received by his fellow members of the…
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