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Schmitt, Fritts elected to Allentown council seats
By Mark Rosman Staff Writer ALLENTOWN – Voters elected Democrat Robert H. Schmitt Jr. and independent candidate Thomas Fritts to three-year terms on the Allentown Borough Council on Nov. 8. Schmitt is currently serving on the council. Fritts will join the governing body in January. According to election results posted online by the Monmouth County…
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Colts Neck woman names Marlboro police in complaint
By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer A Colts Neck woman has filed legal action against the Marlboro Police Department in the wake of an incident at her home on Boundary Road in Colts Neck in January. The woman is asserting she was injured by an officer during the police response to her residence. Marlene Mazur is…
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Howell students feel gratified at end of successful coat drive
By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer HOWELL – Students at Howell High School have been working with local charities and with Family and Children’s Services of Monmouth County to collect and donate coats to people in need during the holiday season. Teacher Karen Talalas has worked with the Vocabulary Football League (VFL), which is run through…
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Dog hoarding case concludes with guilty plea, fines
By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer HOWELL – The Howell couple who had more than 270 dogs removed from their home in June has pleaded guilty and agreed to a plea deal to conclude the case. On Nov. 16, Charlene and Joseph Handrick appeared in Howell Municipal Court before Judge Susan Schroeder Clark and prosecutor Steven…
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Let it snow for family time Dec. 8, 16
Celebrate this winter season at the library for some cold, winter stories about snow and animals that enjoy the snow at 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. on Dec. 8 at the North Edison Library, 777 Grove Ave., and at 10:30 a.m. on Dec. 16 at the Clara Barton Branch, 141 Hoover Ave., Edison. Registration is…
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Pop open a good book at the library Dec. 1, 5
Pop open a good book, read, share stories, songs, special activities, and a craft featuring things that go “Pop” at 10:30 a.m. on Dec. 1 at the Main Branch, 340 Plainfield Ave., Edison, or at 1:30 p.m. on Dec. 5 at the North Edison Library, 777 Grove Ave., Edison. Registration is open to the community…
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Library lapsit offered in Edison
The Edison Public Library invites parents and their children to Library Lapsit. Enjoy stories, songs and activities for children, ages 9 months-23 months. Library Lapsit will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Dec. 2, Dec. 9 and Dec. 16 at the Main Edison Branch, and at 10 a.m. on Dec. 7 and Dec. 21 at…
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Count Basie Theatre announces 2016 Slate of Holiday Programing
From classics like The Nutcracker to contemporary holiday rock music, the historic Basie has you covered this holiday season As the song goes, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year” – and at the historic Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank, that means tickets are selling fast for the nonprofit theatre’s calendar of seasonal shows. “Red…
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Learn to knit at the Edison Public Library
Knitting classes will be offered at 1 p.m. Thursdays at the Clara Barton Branch Library and at the Main Edison Branch Library at 7 p.m. All levels of knitters are welcome. Please bring a pair of knitting needles in size 6, 7 or 8 with 1 skein or worsted yarn in any color. Registration is…
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