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Music teacher charged with sexual assault
Frank Dilberto Jr. MANALAPAN — A Manalapan man was charged with sexual assault after investigators said they learned he was allegedly spanking a music student for his own sexual gratification over the past few months, Monmouth County Acting Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced. According to a press release, Frank W. Dilberto Jr., 60, of Manalapan,…
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Middletown Arts Center welcomes spring
Kaiza Lenz, “Moonlit Frog” oil on canvas The Middletown Arts Center (MAC) is presenting the Spring Art Exhibition, which features artwork representing everything related to the spring season. The show comprises painting, photography and works on paper, showcasing many talented artists from around the area. The exhibition will be on display in the MAC Gallery…
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Land-use changes enacted by Freehold Twp. officials
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — After settling a longstanding legal issue regarding a 52-acre parcel of land on Route 9 south, Township Committee members unanimously adopted amendments to the municipality’s zoning regulations. A portion of the parcel has been rezoned from CMX-10 (commercial mixed used) to PAC-3 to allow for the…
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Restore the Shore event to help businesses run full speed ahead
The NJ Ad Club, in partnership with the Jersey Shore Public Relations and Advertising Association, will host an event aimed at helping Sandy-impacted businesses get ready for summer. Advertising, marketing, public relations, media and graphic design firms will give tips and advice on new ways for Shore proprietors to restart their businesses during the Restore…
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Resident encourages more assistance to Sandy victims
BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer MARLBORO — As the repercussions of post-Tropical Storm Sandy continue to haunt beach towns in New Jersey, Marlboro resident Paul Schlaflin recently urged community members to assist individuals in need. “What you see on the news is not really representative of what is going on. The amount of despair there…
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Classical voice music series to debut
FREEHOLD — The Classical Voice Company is launching a new classical vocal performance series in Freehold. The series, which will include classical vocal recitals and semi-staged operas, will have its first performance on May 19 at 4 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, Main Street. According to a press release, the monthly one-hour Appassionata…
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Summertime: a ‘season of hunger’
BY KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Most students look forward to their summer vacation with anticipation, counting down the days until sun, fun and relaxation. In Monmouth County, however, nearly one in seven students see lean months ahead when the school year ends, subsidized lunches disappear, and donations to pantries and food banks traditionally decrease. To…
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Greater Media Newspapers recognized for excellence
BY DONNA KENYON Executive Editor The New Jersey Press Association (NJPA) recognized Greater Media Newspapers for editorial and advertising excellence with 23 awards in its Better Newspaper Contest. The awards — for editorial, photography and advertising — were celebrated in two ceremonies held in April at the Hamilton Manor, Hamilton. More than 600 awards were…
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ARMS asking public to help collect flip-flops for troops
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer A merica’s servicemen and servicewomen have a lot to deal with on a daily basis as they do their duty around the globe. Having shower shoes (i.e., flip-flops) should not be an issue that causes them a problem. To that end, American Recreational Military Services (ARMS) is seeking help…
