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Corn and cornbread will be at heart of Walnford events
By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — With the summer come warm weather, outdoor activities and a celebration of one of nature’s crops. The Historic Walnford Society will host its second annual sweet corn festival 1-4 p.m. Aug. 16 at Historic Walnford, 78 Walnford Road, Upper Freehold Township. The event will feature crafts,…
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District’s administrators preparing for new year
By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent MILLSTONE — Superintendent of Schools Scott Feder believes the latest administrative changes in the Millstone Township K-8 School District will prove to be positive. Regarding the number of changes and how they affected other staff positions, he said the recent appointments set off a domino effect. First, Feder pointed out that…
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National Model Aviation Day to be held at Colts Neck site
By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer Taking flight from noon to 3 p.m. Aug. 16 will be the year’s biggest celebration of model aviation. The Jersey Coast Sport Fliers, an Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) affiliated club, will hold its second annual National Model Aviation Day at the Dorbrook Recreation Area, 209 Route 537, Colts Neck.…
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Restorations made with loving care
While their work yields refurbished dolls and freshly tweaked clocks, Michael and Kathleen Robbiani are, above all, in the business of preserving memories. The Doll and Clock Shop, which is based in the couple’s home in the village section of Marlboro, has been the Robbianis’ workshop for decades. There, Michael has brought life to many…
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Child advocacy center awaits phase two
By CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer When children are the victims of abuse at the hands of an adult, being required to describe what happened to them over and over to numerous people could cause even more trauma. Through the concerted efforts of a group of compassionate businessmen more than a decade ago, children who…
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Volleyball tourney seeks teams, sponsors
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth and Middlesex Counties will hold its eighth annual volleyball tournament 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 14 on the Main Street beach in Manasquan. Presented by Starbucks Coffee, the event’s objective is to bring the community together in a fun atmosphere while raising funds for the organization’s one-to-one mentoring programs. Sponsorships…
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Rick’s Saddle Shop to host appreciation event
UPPER FREEHOLD — Rick’s Saddle Shop, 282 Route 539, will hold its 21st annual Customer Appreciation and Purina Check-R-Board Day on Aug. 23. Attendees can register for a chance to win more than $2,000 worth of prizes. Every customer who comes in to the store that day will receive a ticket to participate in a…
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Riders swing past a glowing sunset at the Italian Festival of Ocean Township, held at Joe Palaia Park, Oakhurst.
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Bicycle rider upset with motorist’s actions
The Allentown-Upper Freehold Township area has become a popular destination for cyclists to enjoy the quiet and scenic country roads the area has to offer. Just for that reason, many organizations choose the area for their charity cycling events. I am quite concerned though as some motorists/ residents in the area do not appreciate that…
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