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Merger to expand medical services, access to care
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer The merger of two health care systems would provide residents in seven New Jersey counties, including Monmouth and Middlesex, with a greater geographical reach to access advanced care and expanded services, according to hospital officials. Hackensack Meridian Health, which would be formed through the merger of Meridian Health and…
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Oyster research group responds to criticism
The NY/NJ Baykeeper has always followed proper monitoring procedure, complying with all necessary permits for its shellfish research. Oyster reefs have never been poached and were never accessible to the public. In “Efforts to Resume Oyster Research On Way to Senate” (Independent, May 14), the claim by a Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) press officer…
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STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR A bed of petunias is on display at the New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home, Menlo Park.
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Yard-sale proceeds aids church outreach
Grace Church, 442 Cottrell Road, Old Bridge, will hold its annual Churchwide Yard Sale 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 13. All are welcome to attend. Proceeds will benefit church outreach funds. For more information, log on to www.gracechurchob.org or email [email protected].
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Summer Kick-Off fundraising dinner set at Fort Hancock
The Jersey Shore Partnership Foundation will hold its 19th Summer Kick-Off Fundraiser 5:30 p.m. June 8 at Fort Hancock in Sandy Hook. The annual dinner is a gathering for business and tourism leaders; elected officials; and supporters of the Jersey Shore Partnership Foundation, which secures funding for beach preservation and protection. Distinguished Leadership Awards will…
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School community saddened by closing of Cardinal McCarrick
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Emotions of sadness fell over the school community with the announcement that Cardinal McCarrick/ St. Mary’s High School (CMHS) in South Amboy would be closing in June. “I’m so sad,” said DeAnne Fowler of Carteret, who attended the high school from 2001 to 2005. “Cardinal McCarrick was different from most…
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Hazlet pilots multigrade classroom
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer HAZLET — This September, one classroom in Lillian Drive Elementary School will be trying something new when third- and fourth-grade students combine for a yearlong experiment that puts a modern twist on the one-room schoolhouse educational model. The new multigrade classroom program will have around 12 to 15 students…
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Hanlon confirmed as county clerk
Christine Hanlon Christine Giordano Hanlon has been confirmed as the Monmouth County clerk by the New Jersey Senate. “The nearly two months I served as acting county clerk have been incredible,” Hanlon said. “Being the county clerk is an honor, and I look forward to continuing to work hard for the residents of Monmouth County.”…
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Living history
Battlefield State Park, Manalapan, hosted the New Jersey State History Fair on May 9. At top, Jim Stuyvesant talks about nine-pin bowling. Bottom left, Charlie Zahm, portraying a Civil War musician, entertains the crowd. Bottom right, Dave Gray of the Wheelmen explains his ride-along bicycle — a vehicle that has no pedals and is propelled…
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