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Students earn scholarships
Seven graduating high school seniors who plan to pursue careers in the medical field were each awarded a $500 scholarship from the CentraState Associated Auxiliaries. The awards ceremony honoring the recipients took place at the Star and Barry Tobias Health Awareness Center, Freehold Township, on June 18. The students are as follows: Samantha Rapaport,…
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Latino history being preserved
FREEHOLD — The Latino Coalition has announced that it will donate thousands of documents to the Monmouth County Historical Association as part of an effort to preserve the histories of the many Latino communities in the county, according to Frank Argote-Freyre, the director of the Latino Coalition. “Local histories frequently ignore the contributions of people…
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Child advocacy center awaits second phase
By CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Monmouth County Child Advocacy Center When children are the victims of abuse at the hands of an adult, the last thing they need is to go through more trauma by being required to describe what happened to them over and over to numerous people. Through the concerted efforts of…
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Summer Jazz Café Series widens musical horizons
By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer The Sweet Whiskey Band, performing July 25-26, is one of the musical groups featured in this year’s Summer Jazz Café series at the Two River Theater, Red Bank. Soul, contemporary and gypsy jazz are just a few of the genres that fans and curious listeners will be treated to this…
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Applicants sought for Brookdale trustee position
The Brookdale Community College Trustee Search Committee is seeking resumes for an open seat on the college’s Board of Trustees. “This is a terrific opportunity for a resident to take a dynamic role at New Jersey’s best community college,” said Monmouth County Freeholder John P. Curley, liaison to the college. “Brookdale needs leaders who will…
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Isola excited to serve as Howell superintendent
By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer Joseph Isola HOWELL — The Howell K-8 School District has a new leader in place. Joseph Isola, who previously served as the district’s assistant superintendent of curriculum and personnel, took over as the superintendent of schools on July 1. He succeeds Enid Golden, who retired after 13 years as…
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Former Freehold resident indicted on murder charge
A former resident of Freehold Borough has been indicted on a charge of murder in connection with the death of a man in Asbury Park in 2013, according to the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office. A Monmouth County Grand Jury returned a five-count indictment charging Jamar S. Walker, 31, with murder, attempted murder, unlawful possession of…
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Marlboro flag football tournament honors sports fan
By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer MARLBORO — Whenever there was a ball around, Kevin Labayen would make a game out of it. “Kevin was the kind of kid who, if there was any sport going on, he wanted to get involved,” said Tony Roegiers, one of Labayen’s closest friends. His friends recognized Labayen’s love for…
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Howell trying to put clamps on spread of invasive bamboo
By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer HOWELL — The Township Council has adopted an ordinance aimed at protecting and promoting the public health of the township through the control of bamboo plants. The council adopted the ordinance on July 15 with Mayor Bill Gotto, Deputy Mayor Robert Nicastro, Councilwoman Pauline Smith and Councilman Edward Guz…
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