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  • Why do some shows insist on foul words?

    Why do some shows insist on foul words?

    Question: In regards to profane language, I do believe This Is Us is disproving the notion that TV without that language won’t be watched. I finally had to quit watching Suits due to the awful language. I can tell you that I work in a courthouse setting and am around attorneys, judges and officers who…

  • Terrill–Cordiello

    Terrill–Cordiello

        Helen Castellano of Hazlet announces the engagement of her daughter, Joelle Terrill, to Anthony Cordiello, son of Anthony and Julie Cordiello of Hazlet. The future bride is a 2005 graduate of Raritan High School and a 2009 graduate of Ramapo College. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics. Joelle is employed…

  • Winter Solstice Celebration on Dec. 21 in Long Branch

    Winter Solstice Celebration on Dec. 21 in Long Branch

    Waterspirit’s Winter Solstice Celebration will be held from 7-8:30 p.m. on Dec. 21 at Stella Maris, 981 Ocean Blvd., Long Branch. Pause in the middle of busy holiday preparations and experience the sacred in the darkness and the coming of the light of the winter solstice. In music, reflection and ritual, hope is sparked and…

  • Assistance available for health insurance signup

    Assistance available for health insurance signup

    The North Brunswick Library, working with the United Way of Central Jersey, is offering free help for residents signing up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. The sessions will be offered from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Dec. 10 at the library, 880 Hermann Rd.,  North Brunswick. Appointments are required by calling 732-246-3545 or visiting the…

  • Inaugural Monmouth Film Festival at Two River Theater

    Inaugural Monmouth Film Festival at Two River Theater

    The Monmouth Film Festival will be held Dec. 16-18 at the Two River Theater in Red Bank. With over 14 hours of film, it will feature independent films, narrative, documentary, and student – short and feature length – from all over the state, country and across the globe. Featured films include the documentaries “Swim Team”…

  • Students ASK for creativity during afterschool program

    Students ASK for creativity during afterschool program

    EAST BRUNSWICK – Students at Robert Frost Elementary School crawled on the floor and roared like a lion in a pretend jungle, puckered their lips and swam like a fish in an imaginary ocean, and hopped to pop invisible bubble wrap. The group of about 20 third- through fifth-graders was participating in the Creative Movement…

  • Historic Four Corners Lantern Tours set for Dec. 2

    Historic Four Corners Lantern Tours set for Dec. 2

    SHREWSBURY — The Allen House, a historic tavern built in the 18th century and owned by Monmouth County Historical Association, will offer music, entertainment, storytelling, and light refreshments during the annual Historic Four Corners Lantern Tours set for Dec. 2. Two evening tours are being offered, one at 6 p.m. and one at 8 p.m.,…

  • Newbury school honors veterans

    Newbury school honors veterans

    HOWELL – Pupils at the Newbury School honored local veterans and celebrated Veterans Day with an assembly, a supply drive and an honor walk. On Nov. 18, 49 veterans were treated to breakfast on behalf of the school community, the PTA and the Student Council, according to a press release. After breakfast, an assembly was…

  • Eagle Scout candidate installs new sand volleyball court at high school

    Eagle Scout candidate installs new sand volleyball court at high school

    Members of Boy Scout Troop 12, along with their families and friends, assisted Life Scout Joseph Mansonet on Nov. 13 at the Edison High School Sports Complex to complete his Eagle project. The project consisted of the installation of a new, regulation-size sand volleyball court. The total estimated cost was $12,500. When asked why he…