Category: News Transcript Calendar
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VERONICA YANKOWSKI Fans of the HBO cable television series The Sopranos filled Barnes and Noble, Freehold Township, on Dec. 16 to meet actor Steven R. Schirripa, who plays mob member Bobby “Bacala” Baccalieri. Schirripa was on hand to greet fans and sign copies of his new book, A Goomba’s Guide to Life.
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Operation Enduring
Response under way The American Red Cross Jersey Coast Chapter, Tinton Falls, has announced the agency is now participating in Operation Enduring Response, a program organized to collect letters written by American children and sent to the servicemen and women thanking them for their services. The program was started by Debbie Michell and Shannon Smith,…
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Music and Arts Festival Jan. 3 in South Amboy
Music and Arts Festival Jan. 3 in South Amboy Shinebox Productions will host New Jersey Fun Core Music and Arts Festival Jan. 3 beginning at 8 p.m. at the Centro, Route 35 north, South Amboy. The festival will offer an opportunity for bands, artists, musicians, actors, comedians, dancers, media outlets and others to network and…
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Winners of short story contest announced
Garden State Horror Writers has announced the winners of its 10th annual short story contest. Justin Gustainis of Plattsburgh, N.Y., won first prize for his story, "Until I Come Again," earning him $100 and the Graversen Award. A $50 second prize went to A.K. Cotham of Los Angeles for the story "Legendary," and R.G. Evans…
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Interior design trends to be discussed
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Meg Fox, assistant editor of Design NJ magazine, will discuss New Jersey’s residential interior design trends at Barnes & Noble, Route 9, on Jan. 16 at 7:30 p.m. A local interior design professional will be joining Fox to answer questions following her presentation. Fox, a Colts Neck resident, will share insights and…
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Student artists honored for efforts
Students in the Freehold Regional High School District have been recognized for their efforts to paint windows in downtown Freehold with a Halloween theme. The window painting was part of Freehold Borough’s annual Spooktacular events. "This year in the borough of Freehold we had a Halloween celebration that was just ‘Spooktacular,’ " said former Freehold…
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Jewish groups donate vehicles to Israel
The United Jewish Communities and the Jewish Agency recently presented 39 new security vehicles and other emergency equipment to the Community and Civil Guard Division of the Israel Police in Jerusalem. The vehicles and other equipment, purchased with funds raised through the "IsraelNow" campaign of the Jewish Federation of Greater Monmouth County and the Jewish…
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New congregation marks milestone
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The dictionary defines "milestone" as a landmark event within the lifetime of an individual or institution. On Nov. 23, 8-month-old Congregation Kol Am and 13-year-old Ethan Jeremy Susman both experienced a milestone in their young lives: a bar mitzvah. For Ethan Susman the bar mitzvah represented his crossing the threshold from childhood…
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Marlboro Republicans elect slate of officers
The Marlboro Township Republican Club has announced its new slate of officers for 2003-2004. The following officers were elected during the club’s November meeting: Elio DiCosmo, president; JoAnn Denton, vice president; Irene Stalets, treasurer; and Madelyn Reali, corresponding secretary. The club’s next meeting will be held Jan. 27, 7:30 p.m., at the Marlboro Recreation Center,…
