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Thomas Blaise “Tommy” LoPresti
Mr. LoPresti, 55, of New Egypt, died suddenly Oct. 30, 2012, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Prior to retiring in 2001, he was employed as a producer and editor for CBS News in New York City, where he received an Emmy in 1996. Before that, he worked for CNN and also as a professional…
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The Millstone Township Performing Arts Center will present the show “Gift Wrapped – A Holiday Musical Revue” on Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center, Dawson Court. The show features professional and local talent performing musical selections from favorite holiday shows. This fundraiser, directed by Gina Whalen, will include songs such…
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Woman indicted in deadly crash
A Monmouth County Grand Jury returned an indictment on Nov. 14 charging Bilgye Santamaria, 34, of Bayville, with vehicular homicide, a second degree crime, and three counts of endangering the welfare of a child, a third degree crime, Acting Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced. The charges relate to a fatal motor vehicle accident that occurred…
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A holiday bazaar will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 1 at the West Farms United Methodist Church, 153 Casino Drive, Howell. Featured will be handmade crafts, a jewelry nook, collectibles, and a children’s winter wonderland gift area. Pictures will Santa will be offered from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Sitting…
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Supt. contract extension considered
PLUMSTED — Nearly 17 months after Karen Jones was hired by the Plumsted Township School District Board of Education to become superintendent of schools, a contract extension for the district’s top administrator is being discussed. The contract Jones initially signed ran from July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2014. The board is now seeking to…
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ARE WE THERE YET
Ten years of columns, ‘and all is well’ LORI CLINCH Ten years: A lot can happen with a family in that time frame. You can go from counting to 10 with your little dears to not understanding their math homework, from lugging their diaper bags to asking them to carry the heavy stuff. If you…
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Toyland will be held at the Jackson Senior Center, 45 Don Connor Blvd., Jackson, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 1-2. The free event features a life-sized village and real-life figures in full costume. Shop for small holiday presents and enjoy cookies from Grandma’s Kitchen. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be on hand…
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Residents’ input welcome during supt. search forum
JACKSON — The Jackson School District Board of Education is encouraging all residents to come to a special public forum on Dec. 4 from 6 to 8 p.m. to discuss what they would like to see in the next superintendent of schools. The forum had to be rescheduled due to Post-Tropical Storm Sandy. “This public…
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Standardbred Retirement Found. hosts open house at new home
REGIONAL INTEREST BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent UPPER FREEHOLD — The Standardbred Retirement Foundation (SRF) welcomed guests to an open house and breakfast at its new home at Walnridge Farm, Arneytown-Hornerstown Road, Upper Freehold Township, on Oct. 21. SRF relocated from a farm in Hamilton Township after the farm’s owner sought a significant increase in…
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