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Students surprised
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer O hio Technical College/Power Sport Institute surprised two unsuspecting Allentown High School students with scholarships. Allentown High School students Christopher Tyminski, 17, and Zachary Moran, 17, listen to Ronald Brenner, a representative of Ohio Technical College/Power Sport Institute in Cleveland, Ohio, about their scholarships. CHRIS KELLY staff Seniors Zachary Moran,…
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Political leaders failed in Copenhagen
Despite President Obama’s best efforts at the recent Copenhagen Climate Summit, a meaningful, binding agreement to mitigate the negative impacts of climate change could not be achieved. For all the political rhetoric, passionate debate and powerful evidence from respected scientists, the realities of political geography won the day. Global decisions are still structured around the…
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There’s road salt in the drinking water
Driving on snowy roads this winter could raise your blood pressure, but not just due to slipping and sliding. New data suggests that road salt used by many highway departments across the country to melt snow and ice is likely elevating salt levels in our drinking water. Sodium can cause cardiovascular, kidney, and liver diseases,…
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‘Mama’s Night Out’ coming to MPAC
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer MILLSTONE — After the stress of the holidays, moms may need a night out. The Millstone Township Performing Arts Center will host “Mama’s Night Out” at 8 p.m. on Jan. 22. Although Barbara Schulze, coordinator of the event, especially encourages mothers to attend with their friends, theatergoers don’t have to…
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Upper Freehold tried to reduce spending in 2009
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer The downturned economy influenced many Upper Freehold Township actions and decisions in 2009. While it remains to be seen how the past year’s efforts to reduce spending will affect township operations this year, officials ended the year on a high note — signing an agreement with the Board of Chosen…
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Dangerous road will finally be improved
County to make improvements to Sharon Station Road BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer It took decades to come to fruition, but on the last day of 2009 Upper Freehold Mayor Steve Alexander signed an agreement that will allow Monmouth County to take over Sharon Station Road. Board of Chosen Freeholders Director Barbara McMorrow and Upper…
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U.F. considers alternatives to costly courtesy busing
Constructing sidewalks, charging parents among options BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Upper Freehold Township is trying to find less expensive means of getting some students to school safely. Courtesy busing for Upper Freehold students who live less than two miles from school but do not have a safe walking route will cost township taxpayers about…
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Roosevelt loses its historian
The late Art Shapiro’s book on borough to be finished by wife and children BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer Longtime Roosevelt resident and historianA rt Shapiro died suddenly Dec. 7, 2009, in Tucson, Ariz., where he and his wife relocated two years ago. Shapiro died two weeks short of his 71st birthday. Born in Brooklyn,…
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Allentown High School student Zachary Moran, 17, shakes hands with Ronald Brenner, a representative of Ohio Technical College/Power Sport Institute in Cleveland, Ohio, who surprised Moran and student Christopher Tyminski with scholarships on Dec. 22. For story, see page 8. CHRIS KELLY staff
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