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Mater Dei student joins Future Docs program
Lisa Giangrande of Old Bridge has been nominated for The Congress of Future Medical Leaders. A sophomore at Mater Dei Prep in Middletown, Lisa will join the honors-only program for high school students who want to become physicians or go into medical research.
DOT begins efforts to repair 250,000 potholes this year
The New Jersey Department of Transportation (DOT) is beginning a campaign to repair potholes across the state. Although this past winter was mild in comparison to the previous two winters, the blizzard in January, as well as several snow and rainstorms, have produced a large number of potholes on state highways, which pose a risk for motorists.
Middletown church to hold rummage sale
Middletown United Methodist Church will hold a Rummage Sale April 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 924 Middletown-Lincroft Road. The sale will feature toys, books, dishes, clothing and other items. Lunch will also be available. For information, call 732- 671-0707.
CASA program seeking volunteers
The Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program of Monmouth County is seeking adults, 21 years and older, to act as advocates for children who have been removed from their homes because they have been abused and neglected.
Safe drivers can be nominated for award
Any individual or organization that has worked tirelessly to promote the proven principles of New Jersey’s Graduated Driver License (GDL) program can be nominated for a 2016 GDL Champion award.
Young survivor of brain tumor calls on volunteers
[img_assist|nid=109091|title=|desc= Tara Mitchell, a graduate of Old Bridge High School, is the chairperson of the Central New Jersey Brain Tumor Walk, which will be held on April 2 in Asbury Park. Mitchell herself was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2010.
Red Bank Regional dance majors present Spring Dance Extravaganza
On April 7 at 7 p.m., The Red Bank Regional (RBR) Visual & Performing Arts Academy (VPA) dance majors will present their Spring Dance Extravaganza at the RBR theater, 101 Ridge Road, Little Silver.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for senior citizens and children. All RBR students are free with student ID. Tickets can be purchased at the door.
‘Science Monday’ at Brookdale March 28
Claire Antonucci, executive director of the New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium, Sandy Hook, will outline her organization’s proposed curriculum to help grammar and high school science teachers explain the science behind climate change studies at 6 p.m. on March 28 at Brookdale Community College (BCC), Lincroft.
Hazlet’s Raritan High to welcome new principal
By KAYLA J. MARSH
Staff Writer
HAZLET — Raritan High School will welcome a new principal for the 2016-17 school year.
Local poet to be featured in new exhibit
By KAYLA J. MARSH
Staff Writer
LITTLE SILVER — April will mark the 20th anniversary of National Poetry Month, and in honor of the occasion, one local writer will have her work displayed as part of a new gallery that highlights the power of written words and their connection to the world of art.
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N.J. songstress advances on ‘The Voice’
By KATHY CHANG
Staff Writer
Five years ago, Moushumi Chitre’s name rose to prominence as a senior at J.P. Stevens High School when she won the school’s annual JPS Got Talent. Chitre was one of eight students highlighted for their talent in the school’s newspaper “The Hawkeye” in April 2011.
LETTERS
Trooper’s death reminds drivers to be aware
Flashing lights mean slow down, move over, be alert. The recent tragic death of New Jersey State Police Trooper, Sean Cullen, is a glaring reminder of the dangers posed to troopers and all law enforcement on New Jersey’s roadways.
Path to law enforcement varies in N.J. towns
By CHRISTINE BARCIA
Staff Writer
Growth in the law enforcement industry is on the upswing nationwide, and New Jersey leads the country in the average rate of pay for police officers.
School board introduces $168M budget
By KAYLA J. MARSH
Staff Writer
The Middletown Township Public School District has introduced a $168 million tentative budget that calls for the hiring of additional staff and the implementation of new programs and technology services to support student success.
The Board of Education voted to introduce the budget at its March 16 meeting.
Rolling stone
Anyone with especially deep pockets now can be the first in his or her gated community to own an opulent Bentley Continental coupe or Flying Spur sedan at $200,000-plus that’s custom fitted with genuine stone dashboar
Fiat’s Spider weaves its web
One of the more noteworthy new cars making the rounds at auto shows this year, at least as far as auto enthusiasts are concerned, is a brand new version of Fiat’s iconic 124 Spider convertible, last seen on U.S. shores in the 1970s.
Tips for parents of driving teens
Q: I have a teenager who will begin driving this summer. We’ve talked about the importance of being responsible and not acting like a fool behind the wheel. I’m not sure I’ve thought up everything I should be worrying about or saying to him. Tips?
A: Sure. Lots of them.
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