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‘Today’s like your birthday, but not really’
Lori Clinch ARE WE THERE YET A s you might imagine, my Mother’s Day celebrations don’t really involve any theatrics or marching bands. Last year was one for the memory banks. It started when I told Pat, my beloved spouse of many years, that all I wanted was a clean house. Do you suppose his…
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Greater Media editor honored with 2014 Ambassador Award
Jessica D’Amico The Governor’s Council on Mental Health Stigma has presented a 2014 Ambassador Award to Greater Media Newspapers Managing Editor Jessica D’Amico for her article “The Sting of Stigma.” Ambassador Awards recognize those in the media who champion the council’s mission to educate the public about mental illness, combat stigma and engage communities in…
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School boards must adopt policy for social media use
The New Jersey School Boards Association (NJSBA) has released a newly revised model policy that local boards of education may use to comply with a new law on the use of social media by teachers and students. On April 24, Gov. Chris Christie signed the legislation, S441, which requires local school boards to have policies…
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Joint base to host open house
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in south central New Jersey will open its doors to the community for a special open house and air show May 10-11. Community members will have an opportunity to get a closer look at the joint base’s operational capabilities and totalforce integration. Every branch of service on the joint base will be…
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New Egypt Day set for May 10
PLUMSTED — Municipal officials are gearing up for the family-friendly fun and festivities of the annual New Egypt Day celebration, which will take place in downtown New Egypt from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 10. Activities will include face painting, a petting zoo, music, vendors and paddleboat rides. “New Egypt Day is a township…
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Race to Educate returns
By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer HOWELL — The Howell Township Education Foundation will hold its fifth annual Race to Educate 5K on May 17 at Howell Middle School South, 220 Ramtown- Greenville Road. There will be a DJ, food and drinks. Registration for runners will be available beginning at 7:30 a.m. Opening ceremonies will begin…
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Smart Carpet offers gift cards
Smart Carpet and Flooring, already an innovator in mobile sales, has introduced gift cards to coincide with Mother’s Day. The company cited market research showing that women are initiating 80 percent of home-improvement decisions today, and that number is trending upwards. “Most flooring decisions are initiated by women,” said company President Brendan Phillips. “A Mother’s…
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Brock Farms welcomes public to attend special presentations
By CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Brock Farms owners (from left) Ed Brock Sr., Jean Brock, Ed Brock Jr. and Linda Brock- Arcoleo are inviting the public to attend a series of special presentations at their locations in Colts Neck and Freehold Township. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Individuals interested in acquiring information about growing their…
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Choirs perform at Disney
Students from Jackson Memorial High School and Jackson Liberty High School perform at Walt Disney World, Orlando, Fla., as part of the Disney Performing Arts Program. JACKSON — Students in the Jackson Memorial High School and Jackson Liberty High School choirs recently had a chance to experience the musical wonder of Disney as part of…
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