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How to find the right banquet hall for your big day
A Green Affair Planning a wedding is no small feat, as couples are faced with many decisions seemingly from the moment they get engaged right up until they walk down the aisle as man and wife. One of the biggest decisions a couple will make is where to host the reception. Couples must consider a…
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Area businesses offer the best in golf, fine dining and special occasion catering
A Green Affair Battleground Country Club With a newly renovated clubhouse set on a scenic 220-acre golf course, Battleground Country Club is the perfect blend of location, hospitality, and classic design.Whether you envision an intimate gathering of 10 or a gala affair for 500, you can expect Battleground’s professional service, creative cuisine, and personalized care…
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Man taking photos draws attention
PLUMSTED — An incident during the late afternoon of March 1 put administrators at the New Egypt Primary School on alert after an unknown man was seen photographing the premises. According to a letter sent to parents by school Principal Eileen P. Sennett, a gray minivan was seen parked in front of the school at…
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Howell council welcomes news of S&P rating boost
BY THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer HOWELL — At the March 5 meeting of the Township Council, Howell’s chief financial officer, Jeffrey Filiatreault, delivered what Mayor Bill Gotto called “very welcome news.” After meeting with representatives from Standard & Poor’s (S&P), a ratings agency that publishes financial research and analysis about stocks and bonds, Filiatreault said…
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A corned beef and cabbage dinner will be served buffet style 4-6 p.m. March 16 at Siloam United Methodist Church, 67 Siloam Road, Route 527, Freehold Township. The donation is $12 for adults and $6 for children age 12 and under. Details: 732- 928-0193. A St. Patrick’s lunch/dinner will be held noon to…
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Band director earns place in national hall of fame
Bud McCormick has been teaching at JMHS since 1983 BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer Bud McCormick JACKSON — In the past year, the Jackson Memorial High School Jaguar Marching Band has played at several big-ticket events. In January, the band played in the Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif., as well as the parade that followed…
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Theft charges land man in jail
HOWELL — Two Howell residents were arrested just before midnight March 6 as a result of their alleged involvement in incidents of theft and shoplifting, among other charges. According to information provided by the Howell Police Department, Dennis Griggs, 23, of Howell, was stopped at a convenience store at Route 9 and White Street by…
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The Jackson Mills Volunteer Fire Company of Jackson will hold its sixth annual golf outing on April 22 at the Pine Barrens Golf Club, Jackson. Registration and continental breakfast will begin at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start to follow at 9 a.m. Registration fee of $125 includes golf, golf cart, gift bag, contest…
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IN THE NEWS .
We’re in it together MARK ROSMAN A brouhaha appears to be brewing among groups that represent the state’s Latino community. About two weeks ago, the Latino Leadership Alliance Political Action Committee, the political arm of the Latino Leadership Alliance of New Jersey (LLANJ), endorsed Gov. Chris Christie’s bid for a second fouryear term. Martin Perez,…
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