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Man who killed Manalapan youngster dies in prison
By Mark Rosman Staff Writer Kevin Aquino, a Manalapan resident who pleaded guilty and was serving a long prison sentence in the 1994 slaying of his 6-year-old neighbor, Amanda Wengert, has died. According to the New Jersey Department of Corrections, Aquino, 42, died on March 11 at the New Jersey State Prison, Trenton. A spokeswoman…
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Workshop series to delve into surviving cancer
The Old Bridge Public Library will offer a series of workshops titled “Cancer: Thriving and Surviving” from 1:30-4 p.m. on Wednesdays, April 19-May 24, for both recent and long-term cancer survivors. Subjects covered include techniques to deal with issues such as frustration, fatigue, pain, isolation, poor sleep and living with uncertainty; appropriate exercise for regaining and maintaining flexibility…
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Park system honors Earth Day
From animal shows to nature walks, the Monmouth County Park System is honoring Earth Day with activities offered throughout the county from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 22, according to a press release. Here’s what is planned: • Bayshore Waterfront Park Activity Center, Port Monmouth, Middletown: Celebrate the shore and discover cool coastal animals…
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Parents invited to pair of events
MARLBORO – SCOPE, which is Marlboro’s district-wide special education PTO, will host events that are free and open to the public. The SCOPE of Marlboro Parent Education Series will take place at 9:30 a.m. May 3 at the Marlboro Recreation Community Center, Wyncrest Road, according to a press release. Guest speaker Michael Ginsberg will present…
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Edison students recognized for videos
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — For Wali Quershi, an eighth-grader at John Adams Middle School, the more he explored the topic of criminal justice reform, the more he felt the struggle is real for so many people who find themselves in what State Senator Cory Booker (D-New Jersey) said is a “shameful reality…
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James Volpe Foundation to host annual golf classic
By Michael Benavides Staff Writer JACKSON – The James Volpe Foundation will host its sixth annual golf classic to raise money for local students, families and charitable organizations. The foundation is named for James Volpe, who died in a motor vehicle accident in 2011 during his senior year at Jackson Memorial High School. Volpe was…
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Robilotti, Mann to seek re-election in Englishtown
ENGLISHTOWN – Two three-year terms on the Borough Council will be on the ballot in Englishtown on Nov. 7. The current terms of Republican council members Eric Mann and Cindy Robilotti will end on Dec. 31. According to the borough clerk, Mann and Robilotti have filed to run for re-election for the terms that will…
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Shore Region Interfaith Prayer Breakfast at Brookdale
The Pilgrim Baptist Church of Red Bank, along with a Coalition of Community Partners, will sponsor the 2017 Shore Region Interfaith Prayer Breakfast at 9 a.m. on May 17 at Brookdale Community College. The event will take place at the school’s Student Life Center in Lincroft and it will feature exhibits and presentations on community wellness…
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A Women’s Conference scheduled for April 21 at Brookdale
A Women’s Conference, which will provide a wide-range of topics, will be staged on April 21 at Brookdale Community College in Lincroft. The event will run from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. and will be held at the college’s Warner Student Life Center on Arena Drive. The conference will feature a keynote address by Emme…
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