History of Scholastic Book Fairs

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By Surabhi Ashok The Scholastic, a biweekly magazine publication, got its start in 1920, with Maurice Robinson’s The Western Pennsylvania Scholastic as a four-page edition. In two years, the over 20-page publication covered national and world events, as well as sports and arts. In 1923, the magazine founded the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards to … Continued

A SAFE TRAFFIC STOP

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By John Bazzurro As a result of social media, the news and police “reality” shows, we have all seen a routine traffic stop by a police officer escalate to a point where either the officer or an individual is fatally injured. In order to help prevent such tragic results, I am writing this article to … Continued

I Remember Dad: So Be, These Precious Attic Treasures

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By Richard Mabey Jr. My grandmother, Bertha Storms Mabey, once told me that when my dad came home from the war that he became a bit of a recluse. He spent hours upon hours working on his train set layout in the upstairs hallway. Grandma also told me that Dad lost himself in book after … Continued

The Westminster Handbell Choir to Perform in Freehold

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The 20 member Westminster Handbell Choir will be ‘ringing in’ the Christmas season in Freehold on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 7:30pm at the First Presbyterian Church of Freehold located at 118 W. Main St. in Freehold Borough. Under the direction of Ms. Gillian Erlenborn, the choir will be featuring holiday classics and original works … Continued