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Exhibit examines role blacks played in war
UPPER FREEHOLD — Taking a chance with the side they thought would lead to freedom, enslaved and oppressed blacks fought alongside both British Loyalists and American rebels during the Revolutionary War. Learn more about this part of history by visiting the “Oh Freedom!” exhibit at HistoricWalnford, Walnford Road, Upper Freehold, now through Aug. 30. Open…
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In memory of military who perished at war
Clockwise from top left: Millstone’s New Jersey Veterans Memorial Council Chairman Richard D. Brody oversees a military honors ceremony at the Veterans Memorial after Millstone’s Memorial Day parade on May 31. Lt. Col. John Sheard, recruiting and retention commander for the New Jersey Army National Guard, gives the keynote address on behalf of the United…
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Monmouth County saves green by going green
FREEHOLD — The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders has partnered with a solar power developer to install solar panels at five county locations that will allow the county to reap the environmental and economic benefits of clean energy technology. “With this agreement, Monmouth County positions itself as a leader in New Jersey for sustainable…
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Families asked to get physically active to benefit UFRSD schools
ALLENTOWN — Run or walk in benefit of local schools on June 12. The Upper Freehold Regional Education Foundation (UFREF)’s invites area residents to get physically active and involved in the community by participating in the second annual Community Twilight Challenge. The 5K run/walk and one-mile kids’ fun run begins and ends at Allentown High…
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Cream Ridge stallion’s son runs fastest mile
Rock N Roll Heaven paced his way into the New Jersey Sire Stakes record books with a 1:48.3 victory in the $200,000 championship final at the Meadowlands in East Rutherford for 3-year-old pacing colts. The clocking erased the previous New Jersey Sire Stakes record of 1:49.1 by Artistic Fella on June 24, 2006, and is…
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State recognizes equines’ impact on economy
Horse events scheduled throughout the state in June New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher kicked off the Month of the Horse in New Jersey by recognizing the state animal’s impact on New Jersey’s economy and residents’ quality of life. Speaking on June 2 at a therapeutic horseback riding facility, Atlantic Riding Center for…
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Community members recognized for contributions to Girl Scouts
Examiner managing editor receives Council Community Award The Millstone Township Service Unit of the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore Council recognized CentraState Fitness and Wellness Center’s Donna Mezzina (l-r), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Michael Ferriola and New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Dr. Jill Lipoti with the Service Unit Community Award. MILLSTONE — Girl…
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Man charged with sex assault of girl, 7
Police have arrested a Monmouth County man on charges of sexually assaulting a 7-year-old girl in Old Bridge. Michael Rubino, 44, of Millstone, was arrested at his home on May 31 and charged with sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child, according to an announcement issued by Middlesex County Prosecutor Bruce J. Kaplan…
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Moms give life support to first aid squad
Squad will create pediatric jump kits with $1,100 donation BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Joel Swerdel called local moms lifesavers for the Millstone Township First Aid Squad. The squad president said the $1,100 donation from the Moms Offering Moms Support (MOMS) Club of Millstone would go toward creating pediatric jump kits, which are bags of…
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