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School officials place premium on security
By P.J. CANDIDO Staff Writer The New Jersey School Security Task Force issued its final report in early July which includes a list of suggestions that are aimed at improving school safety and security for students, staff members and the buildings of New Jersey’s public and nonpublic schools. The task force was created in August…
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Howell TSA students excel at nationals
By REBECCA CHENG Staff Writer HOWELL — Middle school students from the Technology Student Association (TSA) program stood proudly in front of the Howell K-8 School District Board of Education after concluding another successful year at the national conference. The 2015 TSA national conference was held in Dallas from June 28 through July 2 and…
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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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Suspects in robbery charged
JACKSON – A Jersey City man who was believed to have been involved in the armed robbery of two Jackson residents turned himself in to police after more than a week on the lam. According to Jackson Police Capt. Steven Laskiewicz, the robbery occurred at about 11:30 p.m. July 28 when a man arrived at…
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ON CAMPUS
Brittany Seaman of Howell graduated with a bachelor of science in agribusiness from Delaware Valley University, Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Keri Hardiman of Howell graduated with a master in business administration from Delaware Valley University, Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Margaret Villari of Howell graduated with a master of arts in policy studies from Delaware Valley University, Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Michelle…
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Model aircraft enthusiasts hoping hobby takes off
By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON – A group of model aircraft enthusiasts will open the friendly skies above Jackson to the general public in order to share their love of flying while supporting veterans. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 15, the Ocean County Modelers (OCM) will let everyone from rookies to ace…
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DATEBOOK
A superhero party for children ages 4-8 will take place at 1:30 p.m. Aug. 17 at the Plumsted Library, 119 Evergreen Road, New Egypt. Details: 609-758-7888. The Jackson Library, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson, will present “Make it! Nautical Necklaces” at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 22. Supplies will be provided for this free class for…
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Museum exhibit focuses on summers at the shore
By KAYLA MARSH Staff Writer The “Wish You Were Here” exhibit at the Monmouth County Historical Association, Freehold Borough, features postcards, photographs and memorabilia from around Monmouth County to highlight how summer was celebrated along the shore in days gone by. KAYLA MARSH/STAFF A new exhibit presented by the Monmouth County Historical Association takes a…
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