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Jazz concert to mark Pearl Music Days
The Parris Island Marine Corps Jazz Combo will present a free concert beginning at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28 at Temple B’nai Shalom, 15 Fern Road, East Brunswick. The event, which is part of Daniel Pearl World Music Days, is sponsored by the Daniel Pearl Education Center, East Brunswick. The ensemble will perform music from all…
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Three incumbents unopposed for Colts Neck school board
By PETER ELACQUA Staff Writer COLTS NECK — Three members of the Colts Neck K-8 School District Board of Education are running unopposed to retain their seats on the board. Dr. Kimberly Raymond, who is currently serving as the board’s president, and board members Kevin O’Connor and Heather Tormey are seeking three-year terms in the…
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JAR of Hope will host a fundraising gala at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20 at the Battleground Country Club, Manalapan. Tickets are $150. The event will feature a silent auction and include major league baseball memorabilia. JAR of Hope was started by Manalapan residents Jim and Karen Raffone when their 4-year-old son Jamesy was diagnosed…
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Playground meets needs of all children
Officials in Freehold Township have dedicated “My Playground!” — an integrated playground that accommodates the needs of children of all abilities. PHOTO COURTESY OF FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Municipal, county and state officials were on hand for the recent dedication of a new playground at Michael J. Tighe Park, Georgia Road. The universally integrated…
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2 Marlboro council seats at stake in Nov. 3 election
Election 2015 By PETER ELACQUA Staff Writer Two four-year terms on the Marlboro Township Council will be up for grabs in the Nov. 3 election. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Incumbent Democrats Randi Marder and Mike Scalea are seeking to retain their council seats. They are being challenged by Republicans…
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Obesity in childhood leads to lifelong health complications
The Struggle is real but the solutions are many By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer THINKSTOCK Luck played a role in the transformation of a Manalapan teen’s life when he went to the pediatrician with his mother. Dr. Jill Sharon, a Manalapan pediatrician, was filling in for Alec Fiallo’s regular pediatrician, and she noted his high…
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The struggle is real
Carolyn Latkovich Editor’s Note: This week Greater Media Newspapers examine a few of the struggles faced by families and individuals in Central New Jersey. This begins an occasional series on some of the physical, emotional and mental health challenges and successes experienced by our readers. Forty seconds is about the time that it takes to…
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Monmouth County sells care centers at auction
By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer Monmouth County has sold two care centers that officials said have been losing millions of dollars each year. The John L. Montgomery Care Center, Freehold Township, and the Geraldine L. Thompson Care Center, Wall Township, have been sold to private owners. On Oct. 20, the county held three public auctions…
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STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Pumpkins of all sizes were ready to be picked at the Red Wagon farm market, Route 33, Manalapan on Oct. 22. The pumpkins are set for their big day, Halloween, on Oct. 31.
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