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Myreal Jean Sikorski
Mrs. Sikorski, 82, of Spotswood, died Jan. 10, 2015, at Deborah Heart and Lung Center, Browns Mills. Born and raised in Bayonne, Myreal also lived in Hampton, Va., for several years before settling in Spotswood in 1955. She worked as a cashier at the former Summerhill Market in Spotswood for many years while at the…
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Monmouth County slates improvements at parks
Monmouth County Park System administrators are working to make improvements to parks throughout the county. At a recent Monmouth County Board of Freeholders meeting, a public hearing was held in regard to the reallocation of funds from the county’s Open Space Trust Fund for capital improvements to the parks. Paul Gleitz, principal park planner for…
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Doubt: A Parable
TOP PICK Playhouse 22 presents “Doubt: A Parable” by John Patrick Shanley through January 18. The drama is set in a fictional religious school in the Bronx in 1964. When a nun expresses concerns about the behavior of a progressive and beloved priest, explosive allegations are leveled against the priest, leaving all in doubt over…
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Hazlet has new Board of Education members
The Hazlet Township Public School District swore in four Board of Education members at its reorganization meeting on Jan. 5. The members include incumbents William J. Kolibas Jr. and Joseph Lamb Jr., and newly elected members Victor J. Iannello Jr. and Giuseppe “Joe” Pruscino. During the reorganization meeting, Christopher Mullins, school business administrator/ board secretary,…
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Police seek suspect in bank robbery
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — Police are still searching for the suspect involved in the robbery of a Two River Bank branch last week. Detective Lt. Stephen Dollinger, commander of the Middletown Police Department Detective Bureau, said police responded to a report of an armed robbery at the bank on Route 36…
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Brookdale slates talk on local coastal habitat
Tim Dillingham, executive director of the American Littoral Society, will discuss the health of New Jersey’s ocean environment and the uneasy relationship between inhabited coastlines and uninhibited seas at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 26 at Brookdale Community College, 765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft. The talk is open to the public and will be given in Twin…
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Clement House a haven for families in transition
By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer MATAWAN — Clement House, a transitional housing stepping stone for displaced families, will soon be saying goodbye to its 16th family. “We are waiting for the certificate of occupancy to move into our new house,” said Karin Trunz, who currently lives at the Clement House with her husband Hardo and…
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BUSINESS BRIEFS
The Provident Bank Foundation has announced a request for proposals (RFP) for a $100,000 grant open to nonprofits located within Provident Bank’s service area that offer community enrichment programs that drive economic development, contribute to a more well-rounded community experience, and provide increased access to information and specialized learning opportunities. This RFP is geared toward…
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Four tips for improving standardized test scores
By Michael Ginsberg Just because your child is smart doesn’t mean they’re going to ace the PARCC, PSAT, or SATs.There are lots of factors that contribute to test performance results. Here are four of the most important with tips on how to help. Poor nutrition To keep cognitive function at its peak, the brain needs…
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