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Kenneth E. Van Demark
Kenneth E. Van Demark, 86, of North Brunswick, passed away peacefully on Jan. 2, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. He was born and raised in New Brunswick before settling in North Brunswick for the past 39 years. Kenneth was a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service for 39 years before retiring in…
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Cheers & Jeers
Jeers to Netflix for not slowing down. A Series of Unfortunate Events, One Day at a Time, The OA, Coin Heist .. it’s like every day, the streaming service is giving us new originals to binge on but no downtime to actually catch up on any of them. Jeers to Dorit Kemsley for being such…
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Lisa Edelstein shares some good news for Season 3 of ‘Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce’
By Lori Acken If the Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce Season 3 premiere (Wednesday, Jan. 11 on Bravo) is any indication, this season is a hearteningly world-wise departure from its predecessors, in which any wound could be salved with a bender, a fling and a limo with a sunroof. Great news for fans who worship our…
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Police release sketch of man wanted for attempted burglary
SOUTH BRUNSWICK — South Brunswick police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect who broke into a Monmouth Junction home on Jan. 3. Around 12:45 p.m., police received a 911 call from a resident on Palladino Boulevard who reported a suspect had just broken into her home. The resident said she…
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A ‘House’ without a rave
Question: Why are critics so hard on Fuller House? I know it can be predictable and doesn’t necessarily bring anything new to the genre, but that’s not what it’s for. Rather, it completely captures the spirit of the original, and gives fans all of the nostalgic feelings they could ask for. What’s wrong with that?…
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Did you know?
By Rick Gables The Showtime Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning series Homeland returns for season six on Sunday, Jan. 15 at 9 p.m. Back on U.S. soil, this season focuses on the aftermath of a U.S. presidential election and the transition between election day and the inauguration for a president-elect, played by acclaimed stage and…
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Make way for the King!
By Ali Datko Elvis Presley was one of the most influential figures in American popular music. The success of his legendary sound — that groundbreaking mixture of rhythm and blues, country-western and Southern gospel — has been debated since its very beginning. Some say the spotlight was well-deserved; others say it was stolen. At the…
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Hellenic Dancers to perform Jan. 28 in Holmdel
HOLMDEL — The Hellenic Dancers of New Jersey (HDNJ) will present the 45th anniversary Taverna Night Dinner Dance at 6 p.m. Jan. 28 at Kimisis Tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church, 20 Hillcrest Rd., Holmdel. Attendees can enjoy a full Greek dinner buffet and desserts, Greek and popular music and a special performance and fashion show…
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North Brunswick Humane Association to meet Jan. 9
The North Brunswick Humane Association will hold its January Membership Meeting at 7 p.m. on Jan. 9 at the North Brunswick Municipal Building, 710 Hermann Rd., in the employee lounge. For more information, visit northbrunswickhumane.org.
