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One GOP friend would rather not talk politics
Coda Coda • GREG BEAN I emailed my old writing buddy, Dave Simpson, a while back, crowing over the latest debacle in what used to be the national Republican Party, and he was less than amused. "I get so upset about this Fairness Doctrine thing that I think it may be better if we…
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Pupils have positive impact on area watershed health
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Many students from the Freehold Township School District have contributed to improving local storm water issues over the past several years. Through the schools, Boy Scout and Girl Scout organizations, 4-H club members and students completing community service hours for religious affiliations, the community’s youth have been involved in this important venture…
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Dougherty appointed to principal’s position
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Ronnie Dougherty FREEHOLD — Ronnie Dougherty, the newly appointed principal of the Freehold Learning Center elementary school, has come home. Dougherty began her career as a basic skills teacher at the Freehold Learning Center, Dutch Lane Road, 20 years ago. She has since taught every grade in the Freehold…
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Business Briefs
Every Body Deserves a Massage Week, July 19-25, is sponsored by Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP), the nation’s largest massage membership association. As an ABMP member and a volunteer for the American Cancer Society, Sorina Durante of Energy Balance Laser Therapy and Massage joins this public service designed to raise funds for nonprofit organizations…
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Metuchen Neve Shalom offers sweet gift
Sisterhood Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen, is offering the opportunity to send a sweet gift of certified pure kosher honey to celebrate Rosh Hashanah with a personalized gift along with a signed gift card. Jars are $10, which includes postage inside the United States. Four to six jars will cost $9 each, and seven…
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‘Taming of the Shrew’ July 17 in Metuchen
The Metuchen Cultural Arts Commission will present the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey’s Next Stage Ensemble performing William Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew” at 7 p.m. July 17 at Tommy’s Pond on Lake Avenue, Metuchen. In the event of rain, the performance will be moved to the Metuchen Senior Center, 12 Center St. Attendees…
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Showcase will aid kids who have cancer
Arms Wide Open Children’s Foundation, a nonprofit organization formed by Dena and Billy Sherwood when their 13- month-old son, Billy Jr., was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, is inviting the community for an evening of fashion, food, friendship and fun from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, July 16, at Logan, a boutique that showcases men’s and women’s…
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Vendor slots available at O.B. Salt Water Day
Vendors are sought for the Old Bridge Salt Water Day set for 3 p.m.-dusk Aug. 8 on the Laurence Harbor beachfront. Rain date is Aug. 15. The event will feature amusements, food, crafts, fireworks and live entertainment. For more information and to reserve a space, call 732-742-9212 or log on to www.oldbridge.com.
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Child care center to host Dance Camp
The Edgar Child Care Center, 150 Lake Ave., Metuchen, an affiliate of the Metuchen Edison Woodbridge YMCA, will host a two-week Dance Camp from July 20 through July 31. Maggie Griffin, a dance and psychology major at Muhlenberg College, will teach the camp. She has taught modern dance and hip-hop at City Dance Academy in…
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