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Inspiring a sense of wonder in the universe
By Jay Watson You don’t have to be a space geek or even a casual “Star Trek” fan to be mesmerized by the images recently released by NASA. The stunning images of star clusters and other celestial phenomena were made possible by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), which launched on Christmas Day 2021 and…
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Independent Datebook, Nov. 30
• The Monmouth County Park System will host Under the Winter Stars on Dec. 1 from 7-8 p.m. at the Sunnyside Equestrian Center, Lincroft. Meet in the Sunnyside Road parking lot. Look for key objects and constellations in the night sky with a park system naturalist. Bring a camp chair and a flashlight. Program may…
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Tri-Town News Datebook, Nov. 30
• The Ocean County Society of Model Railroaders, 500 Country Club Road, off County Line Road, Kuser Hall, Pine Park, Lakewood, is inviting the public to a Christmas train show at Sheldon Wolpin Historical Museum (in Pine Park) on Dec. 10 and Dec. 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy seeing modern and traditional…
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News Transcript Datebook, Nov. 30
• The Glee Club from the United States Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., will perform at 7:30 p.m. March 18 at the First Presbyterian Church of Freehold, 118 W. Main St., Freehold Borough. This will be the Glee Club’s third appearance at the church. The concert is free to the community. Early arrival is…
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Driver suffers serious injuries in single motor vehicle crash in Hillsborough
The Hillsborough Township Police Department is investigating a serious single motor vehicle crash that left a driver with serious injuries, according to the Hillsborough Township Police Department. Police responded to the Route 206 Bypass northbound between Service Road and Route 206 for a report of an overturned vehicle at approximately 8:49 a.m. on Nov. 25,…
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Through grant funds, Metuchen Downtown Alliance purchases thousands of meals from local restaurants for those in need
METUCHEN – The Metuchen Downtown Alliance has been “quietly and without fanfare” purchasing thousands of meals from local restaurants to feed those in need throughout Middlesex County. Using a $390,000 grant from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) and working in partnership with local restaurants in Metuchen’s bustling downtown, the Metuchen Downtown Alliance (MDA)…
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Monmouth County News Briefs, Nov. 23
The award-winning Monmouth Civic Chorus will present Joy to the World: Your Favorites from Handel’s Messiah and the RJB Holiday Suite on Dec. 18 at 3 p.m. at Meridian Health Theatre, Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth St., Red Bank. The show includes an annual performance of Artistic Director Dr. Ryan James Brandau’s…
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News Transcript News Briefs, Nov. 23
The Manalapan Police Department reported the following incidents which recently occurred in the community: On Nov. 2 between 12:45 a.m. and 12:58 a.m., unknown individuals were reported to have attempted to gain access to five vehicles in the area of Pheasant Way in a residential development off Kinney Road. One vehicle was entered, but no…
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Tri-Town News On Campus, Nov. 23
David Lowrimore of Jackson, a junior majoring in environmental sciences at Oregon State University, Corvallis, Ore., has been named to the Scholastic Honor Roll for Summer 2022. Abby Thomas-Ridgway of Howell, a student at Albright College, Reading, Pa., has successfully completed the Albright College Experience program, having attended 12 Experience events designed to help students…
