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Pupils tap topics of interest for annual Knowledge Expo
By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer HOWELL — A diverse showcase of knowledge will be on the agenda when elementary school students present their findings at the Howell K-8 School District’s second annual Knowledge Expo. The event will be held 6-8 p.m. June 1 at Howell Memorial Middle School, 485 Adelphia Road. The Knowledge Expo…
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The Dr. Gerald H. Woehr Elementary School, 44 N. Main St., New Egypt, will host a used book sale from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 26 and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 27. A separate sale of children’s books will take place from noon to 6 p.m. June 25. Proceeds will…
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Howell Township Council salutes new retirees
By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer HOWELL — Municipal employees who recently retired were in the spotlight at a recent meeting of the Howell Township Council. “We do this twice a year and we ask these individuals to come and be recognized by the council and the public so people can appreciate them and we…
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2015-16 Freehold Regional budget adopted in 7-1 vote
The Freehold Regional High School District’s 2015-16 budget includes funding for capital improvements to the track and field facilities at several schools. On April 27, the Board of Education adopted a $201.9 million budget that will be supported in part by the collection of $129.73 million in taxes from property owners in the district’s eight…
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Education needed on palliative care services
Palliative care is a vital and expanding area of health care delivery. It is comprehensive care that focuses on the physical, emotional and social needs of patients suffering from chronic illness. Its goal is quality of life. It allows teams of doctors, nurses, social workers and other health care professionals to work together to improve…
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STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR A bed of petunias on display at the New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home, Menlo Park.
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Gala raises funds to help support Camp Quality New Jersey
Camp Quality New Jersey, a nonprofit organization providing free sleep-away camping experiences and year-round activities for children with cancer, raised approximately $40,000 at its first “Letting Kids with Cancer be Kids Again” benefit gala on April 24 at The Imperia in Somerset. More than 200 guests enjoyed an open bar and cocktail hour followed by…
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Police recover stolen items from Vath Street burglary
JACKSON — Items that were stolen during a residential burglary have been recovered, and three men allegedly responsible for the crime were charged. Jackson Police Lt. Steven Laskiewicz said investigators had been searching for leads since a March 29 burglary at a home on Vath Street. Police said the residents reported that items totaling more…
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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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