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Vacation Bible camp slated in Millstone
The United Presbyterian Church of Millstone, 211 Millstone Road, Millstone, will hold a vacation Bible camp 9 a.m. to noon June 22-26. The cost is $10 per child and the camp will be open to all children entering kindergarten through sixth grade. Music, crafts, games, stories and snacks will be provided daily. For details or…
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CentraState seeks items for new history exhibit
CentraState Healthcare Foundation is constructing a historic timeline of CentraState and is seeking items from the community for the exhibit. The purpose of the exhibit is to tell the complete story of CentraState from its development stage almost 50 years ago to becoming a community hospital in 1971 and then a comprehensive healthcare system. The…
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Freedom Fest Fair seeks horse exhibitors
The third annual Freedom Fest Fair is set for July 7-12 at the Horse Park of New Jersey in Upper Freehold. The fair is now taking applications for horse exhibitions and breed demonstrations. Exhibitions in the indoor arena will take place 5-10 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. Exhibitions in the main pavilion arena will take place…
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Hidden Gardens Tour will be held June 6
Home gardens, located in the historic borough of Allentown and surrounding areas, will be open to the public on June 6 as part of the Allentown Garden Club’s sixth Hidden Gardens Tour. The tour will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine. Advance tickets can be purchased for $10 (adults) and…
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Bring history back into Monmouth County’s schools
Back in the early 20th century no high school education was complete without a senior class trip to George Washington’s home, Mount Vernon, Va. Those pilgrimages are documented in the Monmouth County Historical Association’s archives with photographs from the 1920s of Freehold High School senior classes posed on the lawn at Mount Vernon. On a…
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County counsel explains issues surrounding COPS grant
In view of the recent letters that have been written regarding the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office making an application for a federal Community Oriented Police (COPS) grant, it is important to provide a factual and accurate statement of what has taken place. The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders, at its April 7 meeting, approved a…
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Gov. should not cut reimbursement rate to program
My name is David Miller, regional director for Young At Heart Medical Adult Day Care with two facilities in Ocean County, one in Brick Township and one in Jackson. Medical adult day care is a day program for the frail, elderly and senior population, as well as developmentally disabled and/or mentally challenged individuals. We provide…
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League reminds residents to vote June 2
The League of Women Voters of New Jersey (LWVNJ) reminds all citizens that New Jersey’s primary election will take place June 2. Primary candidates to be voted on will include candidates for New Jersey governor, New Jersey State Assembly, and some New Jersey State Senate special election seats. Only the Democratic and Republican parties will…
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Sport Shorts
The Upper Freehold/Allentown (UFA) 40 soccer team were at home May 10 against Lakewood. After a bumpy start to the season, UFA were looking to turn things around. One of the problems with the season so far had been the shortage of players from week to week. This week, player-manager Alan Nicholls had the luxury…
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