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There’s hope for old cell phones through recycling
With more than 262 million cell phone users in the United States, industry estimates show that nearly half of those consumers will upgrade their phones this year. So, what happens to the 130 million perfectly usable cell phones given “early retirement?” Unfortunately, many of these phones are thrown in the trash, or just shoved in…
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Residents urged to spread autism awareness during April
Autism New Jersey encourages all residents to help spread autism awareness during April, National Autism Awareness Month. New Jersey has the nation’s highest prevalence rate, 1 in 94 children, compared to the national rate, 1 in 150. While there is no known cause of or cure for autism, early diagnosis and appropriate intervention are vital…
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Economic freefall more frightening each day
We are living in the worst financial times since the Great Depression; the big picture is becoming more frightening with each passing day, as the downward financial spiral continues. Even more frightening is the fact that no one knows what to do in order to stop the freefall, and nobody knows when it will end.…
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PHOTOS BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Left: The new Upper Freehold Regional Middle School gymnasium will feature accents in red and black. Right: The cafeteria of the new middle school will have blue accents and will feature a compass rose design in the floor tiles. The auditorium will have red and black accents.
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AHS lacrosse team up for hair-raising season
The Allentown High School boys lacrosse team improved their record to 2-2 April 16 with a 9-3 win over Rancocas Valley High School. The Allentown High School varsity boys lacrosse team showed solidarity for the onset of the new season by sporting Mohawk-style haircuts. Leading the way for the Redbirds was junior midfielderMattMuellerwho had four…
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A middle school with a sense of trajectory
Project under budget, on time and now with theme BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer ALLENTOWN — “If you were getting engaged, would you take your fiancée to Mc- Donalds or Tavern on the Green?” Upper Freehold Regional School District Superintendent of Schools Dick Fitzpatrick posed this question to those attending the April 15 Board of…
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Fore!
Allentown senior Nick Salemme chips up on to the green during the match agasint Wall High School held at Cream Ridge Golf Club in Upper Freehold on April 17. The Allentown golf team handed visiting Wall its first loss of the season. Ben Lawrence shot a 40 and Salemme was close behind at 42 for…
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Millstone Township Community Education offers classes
Millstone Township Community Education will offer the following programs: • The Goes-With-Everything Necklace, 7-9 p.m. April 21 with instructor Suzanne Hye of Hye on Beads, who will provide materials, tools and instructions to make the accessory. Includes a materials fee of $12 per necklace. • Ceramic Serving Platter, noon to 1:30 p.m. April 30 at…
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Essay contest focuses kids on technology use
ALLENTOWN — Families who write about the impact technology has had on learning, both at home and school, have a chance to win some of the latest entertainment gadgets on the market. Cablevision’s Power to Learn education initiative is celebrating its 10th anniversary of supporting K-12 education in the tri-state region through technology with “The…
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