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Police seeking source of explosive device
PLUMSTED – Police are still trying to identify the person who placed an explosive device inside the mailbox at a Plumsted Township residence in late February. As of March 9, the incident was still under investigation, according to Plumsted Police Cpl. Jason Reilly. At 10:50 a.m. Feb. 25, Plumsted police officers were dispatched to 3…
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‘Movie Day’ a success for Millstone Township educational foundation
MILLSTONE – The Millstone Township Foundation for Educational Excellence raised more than $5,000 from its sixth annual “Family Movie Day and Gift Basket Raffle” held on Feb. 12 at the Millstone Performing Arts Center. Proceeds will help provide grant funding for innovative classroom programs, educational opportunities for students, staff development, and state-of-the-art teaching materials that…
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Millstone school board approves bonds for roof repairs
By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer MILLSTONE – The Millstone Township K-8 School District Board of Education is moving forward with financing a project that will replace the roof on two of the district’s three schools. On March 13, the board passed a resolution authorizing the sale of $2.6 million in bonds to finance a project…
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Blood donations needed in wake of winter storm
The American Red Cross is calling for all eligible blood and platelet donors to make an appointment to give to help offset the weather-related shortfall in donations. More than 100 Red Cross blood drives across the eastern United States were canceled due to extreme winter conditions. These cancellations resulted in a shortfall of nearly 4,500…
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‘A Women’s Conference. Learn. Laugh. Lunch’ slated at Brookdale
Brookdale Community College Lifelong Learning will present “A Women’s Conference. Learn. Laugh. Lunch” from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. on April 21. The fee is $75 and includes morning coffee and lunch; the code is XWOMN 202. To register, call 732-224-2315. If already registered, email workshop choices to Peggy, at [email protected].
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Hub Kings to perform in Matawan
The Hub Kings, an instrumental soul-jazz trio, will perform at the Brass Rail Bar & Grill at 9 p.m. April 1 at 89 Freneau Ave., Matawan. The band will offer listeners instrumental soul-jazz, ranging from standards to their own original tunes. The Hub Kings include Jonathan Tristram on the Hammond organ, Reg Parham on saxophone and Bongo Dave…
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Business Expo set for March 28 in Matawan
The 16th annual Regional Business Expo will take place from 6-9 p.m. March 28 at the Reception Center at Saint Clement, 172 Freneau Ave., Matawan. Local vendors will showcase their services and products to regional businesses, organizations and the community. The expo will feature a cash bar, appetizers and door prizes. For more information, visit the…
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Program for families slated at library
The Long Branch Free Public Library will host a “Magical Mystery” program for families on March 25 at the library’s Children’s Room at 328 Broadway. Come each Saturday for family fun with crafts, stories and movies with a special theme from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Families may drop in at any time to participate in the activities. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an…
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Principals remember Plumsted teacher
By Michael Benavides Staff Writer PLUMSTED – A teacher who died earlier this month is being remembered by the principals of New Egypt Middle School and New Egypt High School for his commitment to educating children in Plumsted Township. Dagoberto Pinol, 57, died on March 10 at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. He was born…
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