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ON CAMPUS
Daniella Vazquez of Jackson has been named to the dean’s list for the 2015 spring semester at Le Moyne College, Syracuse, New York. Megan McDonald of Jackson has been named to the dean’s list for the 2015 spring semester at Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Berkeley College Online has named the following students to the president’s…
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Freeholders authorize Route 539 improvements
Ocean County officials are moving forward with safety improvements for an almost 25-mile stretch of Route 539 running from Little Egg Harbor Township to Plumsted Township. “This is a road that winds through seven municipalities,” said Freeholder John P. Kelly. “Motorists who use this road regularly will encounter numerous new safety features when this work…
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Sign language bill signed into law
Legislation sponsored by state Assembly Republican Deputy Conference Leader Mary Pat Angelini allowing American Sign Language to fill the state’s high school requirement for world language was signed into law on Aug. 10 by Gov. Chris Christie. “American Sign Language is the fastestgrowing language offered at U.S. colleges and the fourth most commonly used language…
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Dancer seeks funding to address Route 539
By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer A local legislator is calling for the use of state and federal resources to make Ocean County Route 539 safer for motorists. On Aug. 4, state Assemblyman Ronald Dancer (R-Monmouth, Ocean, Middlesex, Burlington) announced he was in talks with officials at the state Department of Transportation and the Department of…
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Showplace Farms tract eyed for preservation
REGIONAL INTEREST By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer Conservationists and elected officials are joining forces in a possible bid to preserve the land on Route 33 in Millstone Township that is the current home of the Showplace Farms Standardbred training facility. In July, operators of the facility announced that Showplace Farms will cease operations on Oct.…
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Savings plan would assist new graduates
Terrified. That is how I feel when I think about my life after college. The graduating class of 2015 worked extremely hard to reach this point. Unfortunately, it also required a lot of money. Along with our diplomas, we will be leaving college with more than $1.2 trillion in debt. Even with the job market…
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MARK ROSMAN/STAFF Waiting for a winning number at St. Rose of Lima Bingo, Freehold Borough, Aug. 22.
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Employers sought for Sept. job fair
Monmouth County will again offer employers and jobseekers the opportunity to connect at the Monmouth County Fall Job Fair scheduled for Sept. 18 at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft. “Employers who have immediate job openings are invited to participate in Monmouth County’s Fall Job Fair,” said Freeholder Deputy Director Serena DiMaso, liaison to the Monmouth County…
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Police putting emphasis on Route 539 infractions
By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer Increased police patrols on Route 539 recently resulted in the issuance of almost 90 summonses from law enforcement agencies who are attempting to make the county road safer for motorists. According to the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, 146 motor vehicle stops were conducted on Aug. 15, which was the first…
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