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Housing fair will offer options for those facing difficult times
Concerned about housing issues? Not sure about the regulations for refinancing? Facing possible foreclosure? Representatives from government agencies and not-for-profit organizations specializing in housing issues will be on hand at the Get Help! With Housing Fair on June 17 at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan. This free program will run from…
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Barkalow band shines at festival in Lakewood
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Some students really know how to get a judge’s attention. For example, the concert band from the Barkalow Middle School. The 52-student concert ensemble won three awards at the Music in the Parks Festival that was held at the Strand Theater, Lakewood, on May 21. Band…
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BlueClaws to host special events
BY MATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent The Lakewood BlueClaws, a minor league affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, are hosting various events at FirstEnergy Park, Lakewood, to celebrate local communities. Manalapan residents are invited to grab their baseball caps and gloves and head to Manalapan Township Night at the Blue- Claws game on July 8 at 7:05 p.m.…
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First Lt. Augie Kim and his mother, Susan, of Marlboro, display the large get-well card that 200 people signed for Kim, who was injured while serving in Afghanistan in April. The get-well card was signed by visitors to the Marlboro Library.
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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 of keeping the county green and livable, area residents are invited to bring in current photos of…
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Motorcycle accident claims N.Y. man’s life
MANALAPAN — A 19-year-old Staten Island, N.Y., man was fatally injured on June 11 when his motorcycle apparently struck a curb and several trees prior to coming to rest on the front lawn of a home on Willow Grove Way, according to a press release from Manalapan police. Police described the motorcycle as a Kawasaki…
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Baby Bundles is way for seniors to shine
BY MICHELLE TUCHOL Correspondent MANALAPAN — Devotion to an important cause for members of the Manalapan Senior Center was at the heart of a recent charitable event. The senior citizens who are involved in the center’s annual Baby Bundles program believed the rewarding experience was embraced by everyone throughout the year. This year’s Baby Bundles…
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Youngster’s good deed helps a child in need
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer It took Dakota Neuman, 10, of Manalapan, two years to grow his hair to a length at which it could be donated to a child with cancer. On June 2, Dakota visited Metro Salon in Manalapan, where his long hair was shorn off, ready to be donated. Dakota is…
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Sports club program builds fitness and confidence
Special Populations class builds stamina and 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 Monmouth County sports club. Top: Robert Kelly (l) and Kevin Makowski work on their exercise routines during a fitness class at…
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