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Darwin enlightened us all with his work
A New Jersey congressman has proposed setting aside Feb. 12 to honor Charles Darwin (Darwin Day) for his contribution to the natural sciences and the importance of science in the betterment of humanity. Conservative Republicans are opposed to the resolution. Gee, what a surprise! It sort of gives added meaning to a bumper sticker I…
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1863 murder to be discussed
The Historical Society of Ocean Grove will present its fall 2013 general meeting at 7 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Ocean Grove Community Room, corner of Pitman Avenue and Pilgrim Pathway, Ocean Grove. Local historian Arthur T. Green II will give a special presentation about the “1863 Slocum Murder Trial.” According to a press release,…
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Blues and barbecue in Marlboro Sept. 21
MARLBORO — Residents of all communities are welcome to enjoy stimulating tunes and gut-busting barbecue dishes at the third annual Marlboro Blues and BBQ Festival. The event is scheduled to take place from noon to 10 p.m. Sept. 21 at the Marlboro Recreation Community Center, 1996 Recreation Way, off Wyncrest Road, Marlboro. A lineup of…
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Local electrical union partners with JCP&L
Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) has announced its partnership with a local electrical trade union to provide damage assessment and public safety resources after a severe storm or other major event. The partnership will include International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 102 members who will be available for dispatch following major storms to…
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Signs will warn motorists not to text
Legislation mandating the placement of signs to inform motorists that text messaging while driving is prohibited under state law has been signed into law. Nikki’s Law is named for Nikki Kellenyi, 18, of Washington Township, who died in an automobile accident in 2012. The bill was sponsored by state Assembly Democrats John Wisniewski, Vincent Prieto,…
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Autism services group will benefit from Oct. 5 race/walk
By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent Friends and Neighbors in Action (FNA), which is based in Millstone Township, will hold its seventh annual 5K race and fun walk on Oct. 5 at Thompson Park in nearby Monroe Township. The event will benefit Parents of Autistic Children (POAC), a group based in Brick Township that provides free training…
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Changes of scenery abound along Henry Hudson Trail
By NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer Sandy Hook Bay Driving through the Bayshore region of Monmouth County, a paved trail runs parallel to the road, sometimes disappearing behind a grove of trees before reappearing a few miles down the path in another town. This is the scenic Henry Hudson Trail. A former railroad right of way,…
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Website upgrade planned
By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer The Township Committee has taken action that will allow Upper Freehold Township’s municipal website to be improved for the first time in years. Township Administrator Dianne Kelly will begin the process of talking with representatives of GovOffice Web Solutions about building a new website. In a quote received from the…
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N.J. diners: Coffee, chow and camaraderie
By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer The owners of diners across central New Jersey say success in the trade is about more than serving good food at reasonable prices. It’s also about relationships that form among generations of employees and customers. JESSICA DAMICO/STAFF Standing like so many silver or otherwise brightly colored beacons, they are an…
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