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County 4-H ambassadors crowned
The opening night of the 2015 Monmouth County Fair on July 22 was highlighted by the crowning of 4-H ambassadors Jillian Haliskoe of Middletown and McKayla Tyrrell of Freehold Township who will serve as local envoys to other 4-H groups in the nation until the 2016 fair. “Every year 4-H recognizes one or two of…
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Young woman shows heart with founding of charity
By PETER ELACQUA Staff Writer A Freehold High School student has founded a charity that is dedicated to helping people around the world. Shelby Jain, 17, of Freehold Township, started RoshanCare, an organization that is named after her late grandfather, Roshan Lal Jain. The young woman said the purpose of the charity is to “extend…
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Family’s business continues to serve Marlboro community
By PETER ELACQUA Staff Writer The staff of Marlboro Auto Body and Coachworks — a family owned business — is marking 40 years of service in the community. PETER ELACQUA/STAFF MARLBORO – The Zeleznik family is celebrating the 40th anniversary of Marlboro Auto Body and Coachworks. In 1975, Madeline and John Zeleznik transformed “a little,…
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Daisy gave veteran cookies to say thank you
My name is Lily Sullivan, I am a Daisy in Girl Scout Troop 1010. My troop leader Jennifer Kaiser asked our troop members to give Girl Scout cookies to the veterans we saw along the 2015 Manalapan Memorial Day parade route. My dad saw Mr. Hersh wearing his World War II hat and told me…
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N.J.’s endangered creatures have their moment to shine
YOUR TURN MICHELE S. BYERS GUEST COLUMN What is more fun than standing in a chilly downpour at night in March, filming volunteers as they help salamanders cross Shades of Death Road? For Jared Flesher, not much! Jared, who is an independent documentary filmmaker and New Jersey native, revels in being outdoors and telling stories…
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State must prohibit use of inhumane traps
In 1984 the New Jersey Legislature banned leg-hold traps because they are inhumane. Yet recently, the state Fish and Game Council overturned that ban and will allow cruel leg-hold traps once again. These traps are still inhumane 30 years later and have no place in our state. While raccoons are typically the targeted species for…
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MARK ROSMAN/STAFF Stalking the stately pink flamingo and other pop culture icons of the 1960s at Flying Saucer, Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park, Aug. 9.
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Freehold Elks raffle to help local charities
FREEHOLD — The Freehold Elks Motorcycle Club (MC) will hold its 2015 Bike Raffle Drawing Party from 1-6 p.m. Aug. 22 at 73 E. Main St., Freehold. The event will include food, drinks, live music and a raffle drawing. First prize is a 2014 Harley Davidson Fatboy Lo Motorcycle; second prize is a $500 Visa…
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Scudder memorial wall takes place in town hall
By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer FREEHOLD — A piece of local history has taken its place with the installation of a glass wall commemorating Dr. Nathaniel Scudder at Borough Hall. “The dedication to Nathaniel Scudder will remind our residents and visitors to Borough Hall of the contributions of a Freehold resident who was all but…
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