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Retired police officer proud of department
Over past decades, time has changed many things in the Jackson Police Department, but one thing has not, its shoulder patch. This year marks the 50th anniversary that the men and women of the department have worn the same distinctive blue and yellow “Jackson Police” shoulder insignia on their uniform. The insignia was designed in…
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STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR A youngster makes his way back up the hill near the Howell library during a sledding session on Jan. 28.
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The Jewish Heritage Museum, 310 Mount’s Corner Drive, Freehold Township, will host Professor Maurice Mahler as part of its ongoing series of Jewish artists. Mahler will present a film and discuss the life and work of Camille Pissarro at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 9. Admission is $5 for museum members and $7 for nonmembers. Details:…
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Yoga classes offered in Upper Freehold
By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer Faith Miller UPPER FREEHOLD — Several equestriennes in Cream Ridge have been trading in their saddles for yoga mats and practicing ways of channeling positive emotions with classes offered at a business in town. Rick’s Saddle Shop, 282 Route 539, has introduced yoga classes for all levels on Saturday…
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The Orchards at Bartley Assisted Living awarded for top level quality
BACK TO BUSINESS The Orchards at Bartley Assisted Living earned Tier Four Quality Recognition, the highest level of recognition from the American Health Care Association (AHCA), for quality and excellence in all categories assessed, including staff stability and customer satisfaction. The Orchards at Bartley was one of seven healthcare facilities in the state of New…
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Howell zoning board rejects warehouse plan
By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer HOWELL — An applicant’s proposal to construct a two-story office-warehouse building on Bennett Road has been denied by the Howell Zoning Board of Adjustment. The application for a variance was filed by PRP Services, and testimony was presented to the board in November. Board members subsequently had the opportunity…
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Middle school pupils saluted
PLUMSTED — Eleven students from the New Egypt Middle School were recently recognized for their outstanding citizenship at a monthly “Students of the Month/Students Who Made a World of Difference” pizza party hosted by Principal Andrea Caldes and Assistant Principal Tara Nesbihal. Students of the Month are nominated by their grade-level team of teachers for…
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Brookdale Community College board OKs tuition increase
The Brookdale Community College board of trustees voted on Jan. 29 to approve a 3.4 percent tuition increase at the college for the 2015-16 school year. For a full-time student taking 30 credits per year, the change would mean an increase of nearly $149. The $4-per-credit increase, effective on July 1, will pair with a…
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Parents honor late son by helping young musicians
By CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Guitarist Sean Hurwitz of Smash Mouth has donated two guitars to The Project Matters, an organization that seeks to put instruments into the hands of young musicians. Accepting the donation from Hurwitz is The Project Matters founder Karen High. Bill and Karen High lost their 19-yearold son Benjamin in…
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