Pupils contribute artwork to Jackson police toy drive
     JACKSON — Each year for 15 years, the Jackson police PBA No. 168 has placed collection barrels in front of local businesses to collect new, unwrapped toys for needy children within the community. This year, in an effort to rejuvenate the drive, the collection barrels were given a makeover, courtesy
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Howell Optimists sponsor H.S. essay contest
     High school students from Jackson and Howell who are under the age of 19 as of Dec. 31 are invited to enter the Howell Optimist Club Essay Contest.
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Library grants awarded to schools in 3 counties
     LAKEWOOD — Two Georgian Court University alumnae were among the Monmouth, Ocean, and Middlesex county recipients of 10 grants from OceanFirst Bank. Awarded by the OceanFirst Foundation’s new School Library-Media Center Enhancement Grant program, each grant totaled $25,000.
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