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Sports club program builds fitness and confidence
Special Populations class builds stamina, self-esteem for developmentally disabled BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer Aunique exercise program for the developmentally disabled that uses the benefits of outdoor exercises is gaining enthusiasts at a local sports club. Robert Kelly (l-r) and Kevin Makowski work on their exercise routines during a fitness class at TEST Sport Club…
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Fair photo contest seeks entries
People who are passionate about photography can showcase their photography skills at the 2010 Monmouth County Fair. The theme of this year’s amateur photography competition is “Celebrating Milestones.” As the Monmouth County Park System celebrates its 50th anniversary, area residents are invited to submit current photos of personal celebrations or social events in Monmouth County.…
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OceanFirst Foundation awards $200,000 in scholarships
OceanFirst Foundation, Tom River, recently announced the recipients of the 2010 OceanFirst Scholarships. The $200,000 scholarship program is a partnership between OceanFirst Foundation, Brookdale Community College, Georgian Court University, Monmouth University and Ocean County College. OceanFirst Foundation awarded each college/ university a $50,000 grant to provide scholarship assistance to recent graduates from Shore-area high schools.…
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Controversial principal transfers approved
Some board members question decision-making process BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — The Board of Education narrowly approved several controversial principal transfers at its June 22 voting meeting. The approved transfers move principals John Andl from Bayview Elementary School to New Monmouth Elementary School, Thomas Olausen from Nut Swamp Elementary School to Thorne Middle…
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Familiar faces to fill twp. posts
BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer HOLMDEL — Two township officials who announced their retirements last month will still be serving the residents of Holmdel. Former Police Chief Raymond Wilson and Township Administrator Joseph Annecharico will remain on staff as part-time township employees, effective July 1. Both Annecharico and Wilson will serve as part-time township administrators…
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Festival fun
Top: Clockwise from top: Xander Smith (center) and Benjamin Trench (right), both of Keyport, have fun at the International Food and Music Festival held along West Front Street in downtown Keyport on June 26. Harley Pankey, of Big Harlie’s BBQ, takes a break from working the grills at the festival, which highlights different cultures through…
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Freeholders want study of turbine issues
Burry: Project will affect property values BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer Local officials are calling on the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) to re-evaluate the public health and safety risks for a 1.5- megawatt industrial wind turbine planned for Union Beach. After listening to concerns from residents at a public meeting in Keyport…
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Residents gathered at Veterans Memorial Park watch as fireworks light up the sky during Hazlet Township’s Independence Day display on July 2. MIKE JAGENDORF
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