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  • Did you know?

    Did you know?

    By Rick Gables SHOWTIME will premiere Madonna: Rebel Heart Tour concert film on Friday, Dec. 9 at 9 p.m. Smithsonian Channel will recount major events with rare news footage in its new series The Lost Tapes, premiering Sunday, Dec. 4 at 9 p.m. The first episode is titled The Lost Tapes: Pearl Harbor, which will…

  • TV’s biggest cheaters

    TV’s biggest cheaters

    By Eric Kohanik Game shows burst onto TV screens after the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a landmark ruling in 1954 that declared quiz shows were not a form of gambling. And, during their early TV years, they weren’t restricted by any rules or regulations. That left the door wide open for shows to do as…

  • Tri-Town News Datebook, Dec. 8

    Tri-Town News Datebook, Dec. 8

    • Holbrook Little League’s third annual Breakfast with Santa will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 10 at the Holbrook Little League fieldhouse, 366 Bartley Road, Jackson. Cost is $10 per adult; children ages 6-10, $5; and children age 5 and under are free. Proceeds will benefit Holbrook softball coach Jean Elias and…

  • News Transcript Datebook, Dec. 7

    News Transcript Datebook, Dec. 7

    • On Dec. 15 at 7 p.m., the Colts Neck High School Music Department will present its 19th annual winter holiday concert at the high school, Route 537. The performance features the concert choir, concert band and jazz ensemble, and will premiere the commercial music ensemble. The concert will be directed by Jack Maniaci. Free…

  • Metuchen library to hold author event Dec. 8

    Metuchen library to hold author event Dec. 8

    The Metuchen Library, 480 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen, will welcome author Kraig Geiger at 7 p.m. on Dec. 8 when he will read from and discuss his new book “Peace, Love n’ Mud”. Copies of his book will also be available for purchase and signing. Mr. Geiger has a long career working as a professional concert…

  • Winter solstice artisan crafts, fine art market now open

    Winter solstice artisan crafts, fine art market now open

    Belmar Arts Council, 608 River Rd., Belmar, announce the Winter Solstice Annual Artisan Craft and Fine Art Market is now open. Gallery hours are from 1-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday. Meet the artists from 1-3 p.m. on Dec. 11. Handmade gifts, decor and fine art are available for immediate purchase. Gift wrap is available. Featured Artisans include:…

  • Is your child irritable, acting out? Could it be depression?

    Is your child irritable, acting out? Could it be depression?

    By Ankur Desai, MD A young child who acts up in preschool may be described as “defiant.” An older child who refuses to go to school, “shy.” An adolescent who doesn’t want to participate in after-school activities, “lazy.” The truth, however, is that all of these children may be suffering from a condition we mostly…

  • French club to hold Dec. 6 meeting

    French club to hold Dec. 6 meeting

    Francophonie Metuchen will meet from 7:45-9:45 p.m., Dec. 6, at 243 Amboy Ave., Metuchen. Discussions are in French. Participation is free. Relaxed work meetings with moderate preparations and active participation in discussions are required. For more information, call Sam Van Chama, using French, at 732-767-9372.

  • Officers assist teens with project

    Officers assist teens with project

    ENGLISHTOWN — Officers from the Englishtown Police Department recently assisted high school seniors Sam Wojyn, Olivia Hanewald, Liz Moore and Brittany Flakker of the Freehold Regional High School District’s Fine and Performing Arts Academy at Howell High School with a video project. Police officers were interviewed by the students and asked why they wanted to…