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Monique Howard

Articles by Monique Howard

EMS veteran in Washington Township EMS offers advice on health and safety during pandemic

Capt. Frank Battaglia of Washington Township EMS may have a unique perspective on the challenges of battling a worldwide pandemic. To be prepared, the township EMS staff has held meetings…

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Monroe police chief advises residents on how to stay safe during the pandemic

  Police Chief James DeHart and his department are doing their part to keep Monroe Township safe during the coronavirus pandemic. Some of his advice might sound familiar. DeHart has…

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Monroe Township Board of Education tables budget

Disagreements among Monroe Township board members at their March 11 meeting  resulted in the tabling of a new budget and a lingering uncertainty. Board President Frederick Powell resigned during the…

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Washington Township police launch Autism Occupation Sticker Program

Washington Township residents will have tangible evidence of April as Autism Awareness Month, courtesy of stickers from the township police. The department will issue what it calls autism occupant stickers…

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Young musician makes noise

A Washington Township mother who believes music is as important as sports wants her son and others to be honored for achievements that don’t take place on a playing field.…

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Radix Elementary School students celebrate Dr. Seuss during Read Across America week

March 2 kicked off Dr. Seuss Spirit Week at Radix Elementary School. The celebration was held in conjunction with the national literacy initiative Read Across America, which is centered around…

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A cut above the rest

Orchard Valley Middle School sixth grader Lizzie Tsoukalis has made generous donations to  help children with leukemia — with her hair. Tsoukalis donated to Washington Township’s Makes the Cut charity…

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Township eyes dog park before end of year

  The Monroe Township council met last month to provide reports and vote on upcoming plans to further the community’s well-being. The most noteworthy plan was for a forthcoming dog…

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Juniper Village resident Mary Borza celebrates her 100th birthday

Juniper Village resident Mary Borza celebrated her  100th birthday on Feb.16. Donning a tiara and birthday sash, she was all smiles posing for photos with family and friends. About 100…

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Middle school students’ Coding Club helps create a collaborative community

The Polygon Club at Chestnut Ridge Middle School was developed by students JT Vance and Matthew Pagano. They approached Principal James Barnes and expressed their interest in HTML coding and…

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