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Harlem Wizards to play charity game in Old Bridge
The Old Bridge Dream Team, a group of teachers and principals from the Old Bridge School District, will take on the Harlem Wizards in a friendly, competitive basketball game from 7-9 p.m. on Jan. 12 at the Carl Sandburg Middle School, 3439 Route 516, Old Bridge. Doors open at 6 p.m. All children must be…
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Charles John Arliss
Charles John Arliss, 90, of Locust, died peacefully at home Dec. 17, 2016. He was predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Mary Kay. Charlie was born in Newark to the late Charles and Elizabeth (O’Connor) Arliss. After graduating from Barringer High School, he served his country during World War II, in the…
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Community watch night service set for Dec. 31
Pilgrim Baptist Church of Red Bank, 172 Shrewsbury Ave., will hold a Traditional Watch Night Service on Dec. 31. The evening will begin at 9:30 p.m. with a Community Prosperity Pot-Luck Meal (greens, corn bread, black eye peas, etc.). At 10:15 p.m. there will be a Praise and Thanksgiving Testimonial Period which will be followed…
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Great Adventure solar energy facility trial delayed
A state Superior Court judge in Ocean County has delayed the trial date on a case that may decide whether Six Flags Great Adventure can clearcut more than 18,000 trees in order to create a solar energy facility off Reed Road in Jackson. According to a press release from the New Jersey Sierra Club, the…
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Places To Be for Week of Dec. 26
The holiday cheer will turn to scholastic sports cheers this week when local teams will be in action during the break at area high schools. The boys’ basketball holiday slate … Red Bank Regional High School will be the venue for the Albert E. Martin Buc Basketball Classic that began Dec. 27 and runs though…
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Extended hours scheduled for Dec. 28 blood drive
A blood drive sponsored by Lincroft Fire Company, 601 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, will be held from 4-9 p.m. Dec. 28 at the on-site Mobile Bus. Schedule an appointment by contacting Dennis Fowler at [email protected] or calling 732-842-5750, ext. 264. Appointments are preferred; walk-ins are welcome. A $10 Dunkin’ Donuts card will be given to every…
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New Year’s Day Greenway Walk in Holmdel slated
The 21st annual New Year’s Day Greenway Walk in Holmdel will be held 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Jan. 1, 2017. Ring in the New Year with the Friends of Holmdel Open Space on a leisurely trail walk from the Ramanessin Section of Holmdel Park into Holmdel’s adjoining Bayonet Farm Park. Meet at the Ramanessin Trail…
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Washington’s crossing of Delaware River to be re-enacted Christmas Day
TRENTON — Visitors can relive a crucial turning point in American history with the annual re-enactment of General George Washington’s crossing of the Delaware River on Christmas Day, the 240th anniversary of the iconic crossing that helped turn the tide of the Revolutionary War at a time when the fledgling nation’s prospects seemed hopeless. Visitors to…
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Two towns will share wide range of services
By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer FREEHOLD – The Borough Council in Freehold Borough has authorized a series of shared services agreements with neighboring Freehold Township. On Dec. 19, council members passed resolutions authorizing the execution of agreements through which Freehold Township will continue to provide the following to Freehold Borough: Substance abuse prevention and counseling…
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