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Troop 18 Scouts prepare to celebrate milestone
By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent Dave Markunas is working to get the word out about a very special occasion. Markunas is the Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 18, chartered by St. Rose of Lima Parish, Freehold, and he is helping to plan a celebration of the 75th anniversary of the troop’s charter. A reception will be…
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Administrators’ contracts approved
HOWELL —The Howell K-8 School District Board of Education has approved employment contracts for three administrators. On June 17, the board approved contracts with the assistant superintendent for pupil services, the assistant superintendent for curriculum and personnel, and the business administrator/ board secretary. The board approved a contract with Patricia Callander, the assistant superintendent for…
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Freehold Township Day to benefit veteran in need
By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Residents will be treated to fun, food and fireworks at the 12th annual Freehold Township Day. “Freehold Township Day is really great for families. The event is filled with music, rides and activities for the children and plenty of booths with businesses showing off their services and…
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Spiritual singing
SCOTT FRIEDMAN Joyful Noise, a group comprised of parishioners from the First United Methodist Church of Freehold, performs at Olde Freehold Day, held June 27 at Lake Topanemus Park, Freehold Township.
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New Jersey Broadcasters Hall of Fame inducts Greater Media’s Dan Finn
Dan Finn Dan Finn, senior vice president and regional general manager with Greater Media New Jersey, was among the inductees named to the New Jersey Broadcasters Association (NJBA) Hall of Fame for 2015. The induction took place at a special luncheon June 18 during the 68th annual NJBA convention at Caesars in Atlantic City. “We…
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Oceanfest
Thousands turned out to celebrate Independence Day at the 25th Annual OceanFest held along the oceanfront Promenade in Long Branch. Among the attractions that drew crowds to the family friendly festival were professional sand sculptures, live musical performances, children’s activities and entertainment, an Afro-Caribbean music and dance festival, crafts and delicious foods, all topped off…
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ON CAMPUS
Leanne Reed, daughter of Donna and Bryan Reed of Howell, has been named to the dean’s list for the 2015 spring semester at Adelphi University, Garden City, New York. Leanne is a 2013 graduate of Howell High School. Kristopher C. Kohm of Colts Neck has been named to the president’s list for the 2015 spring…
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Manalapan, K. Hovnanian settle Four Seasons dispute
By MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — The township and K. Hovnanian have settled a legal action regarding the Four Seasons adult community, Route 33. The settlement was announced at the June 10 meeting of the Township Committee. K. Hovnanian at Manalapan II, the developer of the Four Seasons, filed suit against the township in…
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Writer salutes passage of state resolution
On June 11, the state Assembly joined the state Senate in passing a state resolution condemning all forms of anti-Semitism. The Jewish Caucus of the Monmouth County Democrats commends the Legislature for recognizing and addressing the disturbing rise of anti-Semitism — not only in other parts of the world, but also here in New Jersey.…
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