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Middletown High School South’s Mike Britt (r) and Ocean Township High School’s Fabio Diaz (l) try to win the ball during the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group III quarterfinals match played in Ocean. The Spartans, seeded second, lost to the Eagles in a shootout, 12-11, after the teams were tied through regulation and two overtime periods.…
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‘Nutcracker’ on stage at Strand Theater
The Performing Arts Ensemble (PAE) of New Jersey has announced main-stage performances for its 2012 “Nutcracker” season. Performances will take place on Nov. 24 at 2 and 7 p.m. at the Strand Theater in Lakewood, and on Dec. 2 at 2 p.m. at the Millstone Performing Arts Center in Millstone Township. A perennial holiday season…
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Louis E. Cooke III
Mr. Cooke, 50, of Little Silver, died Nov. 11, 2012, at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. Born in Red Bank, he grew up in Rumson and lived in West Long Branch before moving to Little Silver 10 years ago. He worked as a truck driver for Lertch Wrecking, Wall, for the last five years. He was…
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Restore the Shore benefit Dec. 1
A Restore the Shore benefit will take place at The Downtown, West Front Street in Red Bank, to raise money for Sea Bright families displaced by Sandy and collect supplies for those affected in Monmouth County. The benefit will take place 1-4 p.m. Dec. 1, and will feature food, drink specials, an open bar, a…
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Bias hotline available to county residents
The Monmouth County Human Relations Commission operates a hotline for victims of bias incidents throughout Monmouth County. The 24-hour hotline is staffed with trained personnel from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and is answered by a machine at other hours. The public is urged to use the hotline to report hate or bias incidents…
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‘Holiday Express in Pictures’
“Little Frosty” by Scott Longfield A n exhibition featuring more than 30 images that chronicle the history and growth of Holiday Express over the past 19 years is at the Monmouth Museum in Lincroft through Dec. 30. The exuberant images were captured by Holiday Express photographer and volunteer Scott Longfield. Founded in 1993 by Little…
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Freeholders look to short- and long-term after Sandy
Curley: Electrical infrastructure needs to go underground BY KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer During their run for re-election, John Curley, director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders, and Freeholder Serena DiMaso turned their attention to recovery efforts in the wake of the Oct. 29 superstorm. KEITH HEUMILLER Numbers are still coming in on the scope of…
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Young adult, children programs at library
RED BANK — A young adult book group will be held at the Red Bank Public Library 4-5 p.m. on the first Monday of each month. The group will be discussing “Cinder” by Marissa Meyer at the upcoming meeting. An Anime club will also be held for young adults. Members will meet others interested in…
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Christmas carolers for hire
The Monmouth Christmas Carolers will brighten holiday gatherings with beautifully sung carols and seasonal favorites. Groups of singers are available to add merriment to festivities in home, office or community settings. The carolers are members of the Monmouth Civic Chorus. For bookings and rates, email [email protected] or call 732-933-9333. The chorus will perform “Messiah and…
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