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    Shore Regional High School’s Claudia LaMarca (r) and Ocean Township’s Jordan Levinson battle over a rebound during the first quarter of their game held at Shore Regional on Jan. 14. The visiting Spartans pulled out a 31-28 victory. Ocean Township’s girls have been wearing pink shoelaces as part of their support of breast cancer research.…

  • How to encourage kids to read

    Reading can have a profound impact on a child’s life in and out of the classroom. Reading can help a young student develop a more extensive vocabulary, and a study from the Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics found that reading to young children promotes language acquisition, making it easier for them to…

  • Ocean girls’ bb team raises breast cancer awareness

    BYMATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent I t all started with pink shoelaces. When the Ocean Township High School basketball team played host to Colts Neck last Thursday, Jan. 13, the home crowd was treated to a 38-37 win. Ocean’s motivation that night came from a unique source, because the team was playing for a greater purpose. The…

  • Local schools, businesses ready for back to school

    Center Stage Caring Family Community Services currently provides services in 14 counties to families with children with behavioral challenges and autism. Some of the services that are offered include: Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Services: Evidence-based treatment for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, provided both in office or in your home. Private insurance/private pay accepted.…

  • James “Jay” Loos Taylor

    Mr. Taylor, 48, a lifelong resident of Tinton Falls, died Jan 15, 2011, at home. He was employed in the hospitality industry. Mr. Taylor was predeceased by his parents, Thomas M. Taylor III and Jane Loos Taylor, and his partner, Rick McMaster. He is survived by a sister, Tracy Taylor Hall; two brothers, Tom Taylor…

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    The Learning Disabilities Association of NJ invites parents, people with learning disabilities, and professionals to a conference 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 6 at Rutgers University, Busch Campus Center, Piscataway. “Navigate the Maze From Pre-K to College and Career” will feature keynote speaker Peter W. Riffle, a nationally recognized educator and a person with…

  • Mary Lou Eppinger Campbell

    Mrs. Campbell, 76, of Audubon, Pa., formerly of South River, died Jan. 4, 2011, in Montgomery Hospital, Norristown, Pa. She was predeceased by two husbands, Wesley Chapin and George Campbell. Surviving are five siblings, Sheila Eppinger of Brielle, Harold, Peter and William Eppinger, all of Sayreville, and Daniel Eppinger of Eatontown; and many nieces and…

  • Kenneth Helrich

    Mr. Helrich, 89, of Marlboro, formerly of North Brunswick, died July 19, 2013, at home. Prior to retiring in 1985, Mr. Helrich, a research chemist, was a professor at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, where he taught and did research for 38 years. Surviving are his wife of 65 years, Alice Rosen Helrich; two sons, David…

  • Lucette A. Balacco

    Mrs. Balacco, 77, of Red Bank, died Jan. 10, 2011. For 22 years she worked for the Army and Air Force Post Exchange at Fort Monmouth and also at the Patterson Army Hospital, where she was a dietician. She retired in 1997. Mrs. Balacco was predeceased by her husband, George. Surviving are a son and…

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