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What do you think of the TV season so far?
By Matt Roush Question: Which of the fall’s premiere shows have held up, and which ones have you had to let fall by the wayside? — Ryan Matt Roush: My favorite network pilots at the time of Fall Preview were NBC’s This Is Us and ABC’s Designated Survivor. I’m still loving This Is Us, and…
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South Brunswick police ‘Target’ students who take initiative
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – South Brunswick police officers teamed up with outstanding young students to recognize them for their hard work in their schools and communities. The local police unions and school administrators visited Target on Dec. 14 for the third annual Heroes and Helpers event. Each of the students was recognized at a brief ceremony at the store,…
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Monroe Wolverines win their 20th national championship
By JESSICA HARDING Staff Writer MONROE — Hard work and perseverance are what it took as three Monroe cheerleading teams shined at a national championship competition in Orlando, Florida. During the week of Dec. 5-9, the Pop Warner Cheer and Dance National Championship served as the host to teams from all over the country, each…
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Unconscious woman rescued from fire in residence
By Michael Benavides Staff Writer JACKSON – An unconscious woman was rescued from a burning home when police officers and firefighters responded to a residence on Huntington Drive on the afternoon of Dec. 15. Jackson police reported that at 12:58 p.m., officers Kevin Chesney, Joe Candido and Cassie De La Torre responded to a report…
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Chelsea residents hold pasta night to support 2-year-old
MONROE – The Chelsea at Forsgate assisted living residence recently held a “Pasta for a Purpose” fundraiser on behalf of Trent Powers, a two-year-old Helmetta boy suffering from Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Money raised totaled $2,135 in dinners and other contributions. On Dec. 15, a check was presented to Trent’s mom, Kimberly Powers, at the…
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Red Bank Public Library seeks support from the community
Among holiday cards and photos in their mailboxes, Red Bank residents will also find an envelope from the Red Bank Public Library (RBPL). The Foundation for the RBPL has sent out its third annual appeal in order to gain financial assistance from the community, which will be used for programs and collections. RBPL is hoping…
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Freeholders to organize for 2017
The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders will organize for 2017 at 4 p.m. Jan. 5 at Biotechnology High School, 5000 Kozloski Road, Freehold Township. The meeting is open to the public. On the agenda will be the swearing in of Thomas A. Arnone and Serena DiMaso as members of the board of freeholders, Shaun Golden…
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Man charged with DWI while driving backhoe in South Brunswick
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – A local man was charged with DWI while driving a backhoe along New Road. South Brunswick police received phone calls about a man driving a backhoe near Route 1 while allegedly drinking beer and swerving all over the road around 3:45 p.m. on Dec. 13, according to information provided by the South…
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Performances of ‘Hurricane Diane’ slated in Red Bank
Two River Theater, 21 Bridge Ave., Red Bank, announces performances of “Hurricane Diane” by Madeleine George and directed by Leigh Silverman, will run from Jan. 14-Feb. 12 at the Marion Huber Theater. In this wild comedy, the Greek god Dionysus takes form as Diane, a lesbian permaculture gardener from Vermont. With a mission to gather…
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