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ON CAMPUS
Austin James Ostrander, son of Jerry and Barbara Ostrander of Millstone Township, was named to the dean’s list for the 2014 spring semester at Coastal Carolina University, Conway, S.C., where he is a freshman majoring in Intelligence and National Security Studies. Austin is a 2013 graduate of Red Bank Regional High School, Little Silver.
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Four residents win seats on Millstone school board
By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent MILLSTONE — The Monmouth County Board of Elections has confirmed the winners in the race for four seats on the Millstone Township K-8 School District Board of Education. The winners of three three-year terms are John Saxton, 1,220 votes; Melissa Riviello, 1,256 votes; and Cynthia Bailey, 1,231 votes. Saxton and Riviello…
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Humanely evict spiders from a home
This is the time of year when many arachnids are seen weaving intricate webs and wooing mates. If you spot a spider in your house or yard, please leave her in peace — she is likely just roaming about due to the time of year and will soon retreat back into her safe hiding spot.…
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‘War of the Worlds’ to be performed
Arts Horizons, a nonprofit arts-ineducation provider, will sponsor a free performance of “War of the Worlds: A Stated Radio Play,” presented by Raconteur Radio, at 7 p.m. Nov. 25 at Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan. The play, which is set in Grover’s Mill, Mercer County, is a loose adaptation of the classic…
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Thermovision cameras detect ‘hot spots’ in area power lines
JCP&L is using thermographic cameras to capture images. As part of its ongoing inspection efforts, Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) is using thermographic cameras to capture infrared images that can detect certain potential problems on wires and other equipment that might not be apparent during regular inspections. By identifying these “hot spots,” maintenance and…
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Message of inclusion at heart of Tyler Clementi Foundation
By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer A family photo shows James Clementi and his younger brother, Tyler, as children. Right: James Clementi speaks to students at Monmouth University about his brother’s struggle as a gay college student. COURTESY OF JAMES CLEMENTI Students in Monmouth University’s School of Social Work received an intimate look at the hardships…
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Improvement group joins N.J. program
By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer A group that wants to help make Allentown a more appealing community for residents, businesses and visitors was recently accepted into a state program that is expected to help the members achieve their goals. Members of the Allentown Village Initiative (AVI) received word from the state Department of Community Affairs…
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Many hungry for later school breakfasts
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer Many schools offer breakfast programs for students before the school day gets underway, but large percentages of students eligible for free or reduced cost breakfasts are failing to take advantage of the programs. The nonprofit Advocates for the Children of New Jersey (ACNJ) is advocating for a “Breakfast After…
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