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Coaches, trainers see improvements in player safety
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer In recent years, coaches have placed greater importance on understanding the dangers of practicing in the heat and the need for proper hydration. Coaches have received training on hydration, concussions and the use of defibrillators in an effort to improve player safety. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR High school coaches are…
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Freehold Township police investigate attempted luring
By Christine Barcia FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Just one day into the 2015-16 school year, parents of pupils in the Freehold Township K-8 School District received a letter that likely caused alarm bells to go off. Assistant Superintendent of Schools Neal Dickstein informed parents of an incident that took place after school on Sept. 9. “This…
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Real estate investing for beginners
On the heels of a recession that saw home values drop, many would-be investors have shied away from buying investment properties. But real estate has historically remained a sound investment, boasting a long-term appreciation rate that makes it a worthwhile investment for those who can withstand temporary setbacks in housing prices and hold on to…
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Berkshire Hathaway Annual Golf Invitational slated for Sept. 21
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New Jersey Properties is sponsoring its Eleventh Annual Golf Invitational to benefit The Sunshine Kids Foundation. Participation and other sponsorship opportunities are available for the full-day event that culminates in a closing ceremony filled with entertainment and prizes. The Sunshine Kids Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing positive group activities…
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MCAR names Realtor of the Year and Realtor-Associate of the Year
The Monmouth County Association of Realtors has named it 2015 Realtor of the Year and Realtor-Associate of the Year. Robert White of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage has been named the Realtor of the Year. He is the 2015 president of the Monmouth County Association of Realtors. White is a lifelong resident of Monmouth County and…
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Uncertainty brought Seraphs football team closer together
MATER DEI By MATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent It has been a year of uncertainty at Mater Dei Prep, a school that was on the verge of closing before $1.5 million in donations kept its doors open for the new school year. After a tumultuous spring, the Seraphs know their football season will be bigger than just…
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Huskies adjusting to new positions on the football field
MATAWAN By WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent A change in quarterback for the third game of the season keyed Matawan Regional High School’s drive to the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group III championship a year ago, and some tweaking has taken place for this year’s edition as the Huskies prepare for their 2 p.m. Sept. 12 opener at…
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Tolchin named library director
Judith Tolchin, the acting director of the Monmouth County Library System since January 2014, has been appointed the new library director. She received the appointment at the most recent meeting of the Monmouth County Library Commission on Aug. 11 at the Eastern Branch in Shrewsbury. Tolchin, who has been with the library system for 23…
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Students invited to enter essay contest
The Charles Lafitte Foundation (CLF) has announced the return of its Kid’s Corner Summer Reading Adventure essay contest. Students who will be entering grades 3- 12 at a public or private school are invited to participate in the contest. To enter, students must read a book listed under their corresponding grade level and write an…
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