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Grateful for support of Special Olympics
More than three years ago, Special Olympics New Jersey was very proud to write, submit and win the bid to host the 2014 Special Olympics USA Games and sincerely appreciates everyone who supported and assisted in our selection. Special Olympics New Jersey has served hundreds of thousands of athletes and family members in the last…
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New Jersey represents ideals of America
Since 1664 Elizabethtown, we New Jerseyans have come a long way, but it is true that we still have a long way to go. If we take some time and think about what we have accomplished since the Lenape times of 350 years past — wow! As several things are certain in a current world…
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K-9 works while fighting cancer
Sheriff’s Officer Kurt Kroeper and K-9 Evan Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office narcotics detection officer K-9 Evan has been working as a police dog in the fight against drugs for five years. Now, the 7-year-old Labrador retriever is fighting for his life, battling cancer, after recently being diagnosed with lymphoma. Despite Evan’s illness, oncology specialists from…
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Medical center will install new emergency generators
By CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Several improvements will be made to the campus of CentraState Medical Center, Route 537. At their May 15 meeting, members of the Planning Board authorized the board’s attorney to prepare positive resolutions for two projects at the medical center. The resolutions will be voted on at…
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Drum corps event returns to Jackson
JACKSON — The rhythm will be coming to the Jackson Liberty High School football stadium on June 28 when the annual Drum Corps: An American Tradition drum and bugle corps competition once again takes the field. The competition, which was created by the nonprofit organization Youth Education in the Arts (YEA), is returning to Jackson…
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Professional baseball prospers in N.J.
By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Lakewood BlueClaws pitching coach Les Lancaster greets fans before a game against the Delmarva Shorebirds at FirstEnergy Park in Lakewood. Accessibility to the players and coaches has helped with the success of New Jersey’s professional baseball programs. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR More than 1 million spectators walked through the turnstiles…
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DATEBOOK
Car Show and Bike Night 2014, sponsored by the Upper Freehold-Allentown Alliance to Prevent Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, will be held from 5:30-9 p.m. June 25 at Sunsets at Cream Ridge Golf Course, 181 Route 539, Upper Freehold Township. Judging and awards will cover several categories. Festivities will include music, food, beverages and door…
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Bulletin Board
The youth group of the DeBows United Methodist Church will sponsor a teen dance for the youth of the community. The dance, “Under the Stars,” will celebrate the end of the school year. The dance will be held at 6 p.m. June 27. Admission is free. Refreshments will be available for a donation. The…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Shotgun blasts jolt town hall during drill
"Hostages" Nancy Costa, Dana Margelis and Judy Matros are held at gunpoint by a government-hating rogue shooter, played by Township Committeeman Greg Burchette. (Staff photos by Gene Robbins)
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