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World Pancreatic Cancer Day will be observed on Nov. 13
By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer Efforts to bring attention to pancreatic cancer are stepped up every November during Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. Progress is “desperately needed in the fight against pancreatic cancer,” said Jill Rothstein of Freehold Township, who lost her father to the disease in 2008. Many towns across New Jersey have joined the…
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Ceremony marks completion of child advocacy center
By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer Above, Monmouth County Acting Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni describes the services that are provided at the Monmouth County Child Advocacy Center, Freehold Township. At left, guests mingle prior to the ceremony. Children who have been abused now have a refuge in Monmouth County. With the cutting of a ribbon to…
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N.J. equine board offers scholarship
The New Jersey Equine Advisory Board is offering a $1,000 scholarship to help 4-H and FFA members pursue their equine activities. Members of organizations that are represented on the New Jersey Equine Advisory Board are also eligible to apply. Applicants must be New Jersey residents and be between the ages of 15 and 19. The…
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Veterans Day ceremony scheduled in Millstone
By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent Bill Nurko, who chairs the Millstone Township Veterans Memorial Council, is inviting the community to attend a Veterans Day salute to United States military veterans at 11 a.m. Nov. 11. Nurko, 71, said the event will take place at the Millstone Township Veterans Memorial, 470 Stagecoach Road (Route 524) in the…
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Stars and stripes at Twin Lights
By P.J. CANDIDO Staff Writer The Twin Lights Museum has reopened after three years of renovations. COURTESY OF TWIN LIGHTS HISTORICAL SOCIETY After three years of renovations and installation of a new exhibit, the Twin Lights Museum has reopened in Highlands. Historic flags and patriotic artifacts are among the notable items in the new multimedia…
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The Millstone Township Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary will host a fall rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Millstone firehouse, 461 Stagecoach Road, Millstone. Donations of gently used household items, linens, toys, clothing, books and sporting equipment will be accepted at the firehouse from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.…
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HOPEWELLS, PENNINGTON: No challenges in other elections
Voters needed only to ratify uncontested candidates for area local offices on Tuesday. Hopewell Borough Paul Anzano, a Democrat unchallenged in his bid for another 4-year term as mayor, won re-election with 341. He is a Democrat. Debra Lehman, a Democrat, and Roxanne Klett, a Republican, were the only candidates for three-year terms on Borough…
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PENNINGTON: ‘Lucky to live in Pennington’ tickets available for Nov. 13
PENNINGTON — “Lucky to Live in Pennington” is the capstone event to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the incorporation of the borough. Pennington was established as a borough by an act of the state Legislature on Jan. 31, 1890, from portions of Hopewell Township, based on the results of a referendum held on Jan. 21,…
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PENNINGTON: Organizers say ‘Holiday Walk’ will be even more fun, festive
By Frank Mustac, Special Writer PENNINGTON — The Holiday Walk in Pennington, a must-attend event on the Valley’s social calendar, will be held on Saturday, Dec. 4. Festivities run from 6-9 p.m., including a visit from Santa for children, singers caroling and the lighting of a large holiday tree. Downtown streets will be closed, but…
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