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Community invited to solo soprano concert
The United Methodist Church at Milltown will present soprano Diane Aragona and pianist Thomas Hobson Williams in a program of repertoire for solo soprano 5 p.m. Jan. 24 at the church, 47 N. Main St. The program will feature works by Bernstein, Debussy, Mozart and others. Admission is free of charge; however, a free-will offering…
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News Transcript datebook Jan. 21
The Bishop Reiss Council of the Knights of Columbus in Marlboro will sponsor a Valentine’s Day dinner and dance from 7:30-11:30 p.m. Feb. 13. at Eagle Oaks Country Club, 20 Shore Oaks Drive, Farmingdale. The evening will feature food, a full open bar and live DJ music. The cost is $85 per person. Proceeds will…
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Did you know
Hallmark Channel will premiere its new movie Unleashing Mr. Darcy on Saturday, Jan. 23 at 9 p.m.. In this modern day spin on Pride & Prejudice, Elizabeth Scott (played by Cindy Busby) is fishing for direction in her life and gets the opportunity to professionally show her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel in a fancy New…
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Aberdeen adopts new snow-removal ordinance
ABERDEEN — The Aberdeen Township Council approved an ordinance establishing new regulations for the removal of snow and ice from residential and commercial properties, according to a press release. Under the recently adopted ordinance, it is the responsibility of the owner of any residential lot to remove all snow and ice from the sidewalk area…
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Sport Shorts
Old Bridge Girls Soccer League spring registration is now open for recreational soccer and Just4kixs, soccer for special needs kids. Register today for the early-bird discount for ages 3 through 18. Register at www.oldbridgegirlssoccer.com. Cheesequake Baseball is holding registration for the 2016 spring season. Mail-in registration is available online at leaguelineup.com/cqba. Registration is due by…
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Reproductive justice and Roe v. Wade
On Jan. 22, 1973, the landmark constitutional ruling Roe v. Wade guaranteed a woman’s right to privacy regarding her body and significantly improved women’s access to health care. It has been 43 years since women were ensured the right to abortion under the due-process clause of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution, but today that…
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Police officers deserve support, appreciation
Attention must be paid to our police. Respect. Obedience. In New York City, Correction Department officers are being attacked by Rikers Island inmates. In Philadelphia, one policeman is shot at 11 times, struck three times and, by the grace of God, is still able to wound the perpetrator, stopping this rampage. We commute to New…
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Students to perform at Rutgers showcase
The Rutgers High School Musical Theater Academy Showcase, featuring Adi Zacks and Jason Biss of Milltown, Talia Sclafani of East Brunswick and other students performing conceptual renditions of Broadway songs and ensemble dance performances, is set for 8 p.m. Jan. 22 and 23 at the Philip J. Levin Theater, Douglass Campus of Rutgers University, 85…
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Politics of taxes, Social Security to be topic
A program titled “The Politics of Taxes, Social Security and the Budget” is set for Jan. 31 at Congregation Beth Ohr, 70 Route 516, Old Bridge. A bagel breakfast is planned for 10 a.m. The program will follow at 10:30 a.m. Guest presenter Edward Mendlowitz, CPA, will discuss the flat-tax proposals, the solvency of Social…
