In Brief
Register now for Howell
Tiny Tots program
     The Howell Recreation Department is holding registration for its Tiny Tots program Feb. 19-22, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Howell Recreation Building. The Tiny Tots program gives 3- to 5-year-old children the opportunity to socialize with other children. The program runs 9:30-11:30 a.m. and includes sto...
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In Brief
     Howell Fire Co. No. 1
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In Brief
Center sets exhibit of
African American artists
     In honor of Black History Month, Bruce Fallender, owner of the Adelphia Art Center in Howell, is hosting a special exhibition on display through Feb. 28 of the artwork of nationally known comic book artist Louis Small Jr. and internationally renowned painter John Bass.
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     VERONICA YANKOWSKI Jarrett DiGiantomasso, 5, of Jackson, paints a model race car during the Knights of Columbus’ Daytona 500 festivities Sunday in Jackson.
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Road between centers may be topic of talks
Staff Writer
By kathy baratta
     HOWELL — An attorney hired by a group of residents opposing the retail development of a 48-acre tract on the northbound side of Route 9 at Lanes Mills Road said this week that a compromise may be in the making.
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Second conference
set on stabbing case
     FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — A case against two men allegedly involved in the stabbing of a Freehold Township resident will be continued until at least March 18, following a Feb. 11 status conference.
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Sweet
sounds
     Jim Murphy (above) leads his group, the Pine Barons, through a bluegrass tune during a concert on Sunday at the Howell library. Rhoda Ulshoefer of Howell (r) shows her appreciation of the musicians’ performance.
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Board establishes timeline
for redistricting decision
Staff Writer
By dave benjamin
     A tentative general timeline dealing with the issue of redistricting is before the Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education.
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Budget holds tax rate stable
     PLUMSTED — For the 13th consecutive year, the Township Committee has proposed a municipal budget that maintains the municipal tax rate.
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College will host arts festival
     Ocean County College, Toms River, will host the 23rd annual Ocean County Teen Arts Festival on campus during March.
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Freeholder: Academy
turns out top firefighters
Correspondent
By dick metzgar
     FREEHOLD — Monmouth County’s firefighters are among the best-trained in the state, according to county Freeholder Ted Narozanick.
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Plan proposes 41 townhomes
Staff Writer
By cindy tietjen
     LAKEWOOD — Planning Board members discussed several applications during a recent technical workshop meeting and one of those applications could result in the development of 41 new homes on Central Avenue.
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