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Wolfe joins school board
By PETER ELACQUA Staff Writer Robyn Wolfe has been appointed to fill an open seat on the Marlboro K- 8 School District Board of Education. The seat opened following the resignation of board member John Dwyer in June. Wolfe was the only resident who applied to fill the vacancy. Wolfe came before the board at…
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Literacy groups help students turn page toward better life
By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Chris Vecere, a volunteer tutor with Literacy Volunteers of Monmouth County, chats with students during an ESL conversation group at the Monmouth County Library’s Eastern Branch in Shrewsbury on July 15. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Navigating through everyday life involves innumerable small tasks that many take for granted. Signing forms,…
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STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Freehold Township Little League first baseman Ryan Keegan scoops up a throw before Middletown’s Nico Gonzalez can slide safely back to the base during the Little League District 19 tournament championship game for 9- and 10-year-olds. Middletown defeated Freehold Township, 10-7, on July 14 and 13-7 on July 16 to win…
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Red Bank, Shrewsbury and Eatontown auto dealers support The Valerie Fund
George and Jeff Wall of George Wall Ford Lincoln Following a very successful 2014 campaign, franchised auto retailers from across New Jersey are, again, partnering with The Valerie Fund to raise money for thousands of children with cancer and blood disorders. The New Jersey Auto Retailers Unite campaign will also highlight the incredible work auto…
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The most annoying new-car features
How can something be considered a ‘convenience’ when it’s inconvenient to operate? By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features Though today’s cars deliver accommodations and levels of performance that are unmatched in motoring history, no car is perfect. A given model may leap off the line with authority, hug the corners as tightly a child clutching on…
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Home sales rebounding despite affordability issues
Sales have picked up during the first half of 2015, but a lack of new housing supply may slow sales moving forward Home sales are expected to finish 2015 at their highest pace since 2006, but quickly rising prices and mortgage rates may potentially slow sales, according to an economic forecast forum at the recent…
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Attridge retired having played a large role in girls athletics
By WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent After 43 years coaching four different girls sports teams, Mater Dei Prep’s Kevin Attridge has retired. He won numerous championships with the basketball, track and field and cross-country teams. He coached individual state champions as well, including state high jump champion Fallon Quigley, above with her coach. Kevin Attridge, who this…
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Ocean all-stars dominant in All-Shore Gridiron Classic win
By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent Mater Dei Prep’s Christian Palmer runs upfield for the Monmouth County all-stars during the U.S. Army All-Shore Gridiron Classic July 16 in Long Branch. The game, which pits the best graduated football players from Monmouth and Ocean counties against each other, was won by Ocean, 27-7. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR The…
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Monmouth County Fair
TOP PICK There will be something for everybody to enjoy at the 41st annual Monmouth County Fair, which will take place July 22-24 from 5-11 p.m., July 25 from 3-11 p.m. and July 26 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the East Freehold Showgrounds, 1500 Kozloski Road, Freehold Township. New rides will be provided…
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