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Manalapan serviceman always ready to respond
Staff Sgt. Michael T. Farran Last year, newspaper headlines and TV and radio newscasts blasted people’s senses with reports of such things as devastating earthquakes in Haiti and Chile, along with massive floods in Pakistan and a volcanic eruption in Iceland. After a few days, though, media reports moved on to the next big news…
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On Campus
Nicole Dombrowski, daughter of Debbie and John Dombrowski of Freehold Township, was named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at West Chester University, West Chester, Pa., where she is an elementary education and special education major. Nicole is a 2007 graduate of Freehold Township High School. Emanuela G. Defalco of Marlboro has graduated…
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on campus
Kevin Gaffey, son of Sherry and Dennis Gaffey of Freehold Township, has been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Rowan University, Glassboro, where he is majoring in accounting. Kevin is a 2007 graduate of Freehold High School, Freehold Borough. Centenary College, Hackettstown, has awarded degrees to the following Howell students: Michelle…
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Steeds ready for annual game vs. Devils alumni
BY REBECCAMORTON Staff Writer COLTS NECK — The Colts Neck Steeds will face off against the New Jersey Devils alumni in an ice hockey game to raise funds for the Colts Neck Volunteer Fire Company No. 2 and Our Special Place of Matawan. The event will be held on March 13 at Howell Ice World,…
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on campus
Jennifer Besthoff, daughter of Paige and Richard Besthoff of Marlboro, has earned a place on the dean’s list at Rowan University, Glassboro, where she is majoring in child behavioral psychology. She is a 2010 graduate of Marlboro High School. Sarina Rizzo, daughter of Vita and Vito Rizzo of Marlboro, has been named to the dean’s…
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O’Scanlon touts GOP pension reforms
Assembly bill would raise retirement age and pension contributions BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer State Assemblyman Declan O’Scanlon Jr. (R-Monmouth and Mercer) has proposed legislation to reform the state’s pension system and avoid a future fiscal crisis that could end in bankruptcy. “If we don’t do [the reforms], the pension system will swallow massively increasing…
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FTHS will present ‘Fame: The Musical’
Freehold Township High School’s drama and music departments have once again combined to present the school’s annual musical. This year’s presentation, “Fame: The Musical,” is based on the show conceived and developed by David DeSilva, with a book by José Fernandez, music by Steve Margoshes and lyrics by Jacques Levy. Under the direction of drama…
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College president placed on leave
The Brookdale Community College board of trustees voted March 3 to place President Peter Burnham on unpaid administrative leave and hired as acting president Dr. William M. Toms, who retired in 2008 from the New Jersey State Police after 25 years of distinguished service, according to a press release from the Lincroft school. The trustees…
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Foundation plans bachelor auction
TheAshley Lauren Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing hope and help to children throughout New Jersey who suffer from cancer through financial, material and emotional support, will be holding its sixth annual bachelor auction, “A Night of New Beginnings,” onApril 15 at the Grand Marquis, Old Bridge, beginning at 7 p.m. (doors open at…
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