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ON CAMPUS
Kim Callahan of Freehold has been named to the dean’s list for the 2015 spring semester at Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, New York. Muriel Hagge of Freehold has been named to the dean’s list for the 2015 spring semester at Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, New York. Michelle Gulino of Howell has been named…
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For one last time: First day of school
ARE WE THERE YET Lori Clinch Here we are, in the middle of August, and it certainly has everyone asking, “Where did the summer go?” Just seems like yesterday it was May, then July 4, and when I saw the first back to school ad, I’ll be honest with you, I wanted to slap someone…
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Jewelry sales honor late mother’s memory while helping children
When a West Long Branch jewelry maker heard about the death of her friend, Tamara Seidle, she put her designs on helping the nine children who had lost their mother. “It is just a tragic situation,” said Krista Lynn Eggering, the creative force behind Krista Lynn Designs. Eggering, along with some kind-hearted helpers, helped to…
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New firefighters graduate from county academy
The Monmouth County Fire Academy recently graduated 39 firefighters from the Firefighter I program at the fire academy in Howell. Graduates were divided into two classes: Class 106 and Class 107. All of the graduating firefighters worked 188 hours over 30 sessions and received training in rescue, fire extinguishment, hazardous materials response, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, electrical…
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First aid squad sponsors blood drive
MARLBORO — The Morganville First Aid and Rescue Squad will host its third blood drive of 2015 on Aug. 20. The blood drive will be held at the Morganville First Aid and Rescue Squad headquarters, 277 Tennent Road, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Aug. 20. Squad member Desiree Smith, who is chairing the blood drive, said the…
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Locals Bar to feature show by Shore Ratz
MANALAPAN — Locals Bar, 300 Gordons Corner Road, in the Yorktowne shopping center, Manalapan, will host the band Shore Ratz for a performance from 9 p.m. to midnight Aug. 14. “We are a classic rock party cover band that plays hits from the 1950s all the way up to today’s music,” said drummer Scott Rosen.…
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County reps hear comments on care centers from public
By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer Members of the public had an opportunity to put their views about the sale of two county-run care centers on the record at a recent public hearing. The meeting focused on the John L. Montgomery Care Center, Freehold Township, and the Geraldine L. Thompson Care Center, Wall Township, and took…
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Jersey Coast Sport Fliers to present Aviation Day
By PETER ELACQUA Staff Writer The Jersey Coast Sport Fliers (JCSF) are set to take off for their third annual National Model Aviation Day. The event will take place from noon to 3 p.m. Aug. 15 at Dorbrook Park, Route 537, Colts Neck. National Model Aviation Day will include demonstrations of model airplanes, information about…
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Manalapan hosts rain barrel workshop
MANALAPAN — The Manalapan Environmental Commission hosted a “Make & Take” rain barrel workshop on July 25 at the Manalapan Recreation Center. The event was held to promote environmental awareness, according to a press release from the township. The goal of the workshop was to provide participants with instruction about how to make and install…
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