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Dottie’s House conducts campaign for female troops
While many people wake up to the regular routine of everyday living, there are 142,000 U.S. troops in Iraq who wake up each day unsure of what lies ahead of them. Dottie’s House recently learned of the 1-150th Assault Helicopter Battalion of the New Jersey Army National Guard through Michele Eventoff, executive director of the…
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Public can learn about swine flu
JACKSON — A seminar that will inform members of the public about the risks of the H1N1 (swine flu) strain will be held in the Jackson municipal building, 95 W. Veterans Highway, at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 30. Residents will be informed about measures they can take to prevent the virus from infecting themselves and their…
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Bands work in harmony to help feed the hungry
Greater Media’s Good Samaritan Holiday Bash will feature The Reveling with Jay Weinberg, and much more BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer Music, merriment and good will to others contribute to the spirit of the holiday season. Greater Media wants to fuel that spirit by providing a way for people to enjoy good music, have some…
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Girl Scouts aid area food pantry
HOWELL — Hundreds of Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore have made it their mission to feed the hungry this holiday season, hoping to make the world a better place for many people in Monmouth and Ocean counties. One example of the girls’ creativity in bringing awareness to this issue is Howell Cadette Troop 1509’s…
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Officer receives Athena Award
Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore board member New Jersey State Police Maj. Wendy J. Galloway received the Athena Award on Nov. 6 from the Greater Monmouth Chamber of Commerce. Maj. Wendy Galloway The Athena Award honors women for business or professional accomplishments, for community service, and especially for mentoring others and living as a…
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Employee sues to regain title of doctor, lost pay
Issue involves degree earned through online Breyer State University BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer The Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education is defending itself against a lawsuit stemming from the removal of employee Lorraine Taddei-Graef’s doctoral title and advanced pay following a decision of the Commission on Higher Education which deemed her doctorate…
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Veterinarian pleads guilty in death of bird; second doctor awaits court
HOWELL — Two township veterinarians were accused of animal cruelty following the death of a pet bird in their offices. Dr. Mahmoud Hussein and Dr. Mohamed R. Elbanna of Howell Veterinary Clinic, Fort Plains Road, were charged on Oct. 20 with failing to provide the proper sustenance for a parrot. The deceased conure (small) parrot,…
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A sightless life well lived
Mike Moran has not let blindness keep him from his dreams BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer Fran Smoley thought the guy at the end of the bar looked good. So every once in a while, she’d wave, or give him the eye. She did not think anything about the dark glasses he was wearing.…
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Massa helped to oversee district’s growth
Howell asst. superintendent retiring at end of Dec. after 28 years in K-8 district BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer Howell K-8 School District Assistant Superintendent and Board of Education Secretary Herbert C. Massa has been a fixture in the township school system for years, helping to navigate the district through its ups, downs and consistent…
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