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‘Hairspray’ will stop at Strand for two shows
Mary DiGangi (r) of Howell plays Tracy, the misfit who wins the boy, played by Anthony Marone of Freehold, much to the dismay of his former girlfriend, played by Danielle Goldstein of Forked River, when the hit musical “Hairspray” comes to the Strand Center, Lakewood, on July 30. Mary DiGangi of Howell will star as…
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Linguistics skills send teen to competition
Rachel McEnroe JACKSON — Rachel McEnroe, 17, of Jackson, is one of 12 students from across the United States who will represent the nation in the Ninth International Olympiad in Linguistics (IOL), which will be held at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pa., the last week in July. This will be the first time the…
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on campus
Loyola University Maryland, Baltimore, has named Kristen Vidreiro and Kelsey Burke, both of Howell, to the dean’s list for the spring 2011 semester. Amanda Steckler of Jackson has been named to the dean’s list for the spring 2011 semester at Wilkes University, Wilkes- Barre, Pa. Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y., has awarded degrees to the following…
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Former sgt. sentenced to prison
Former Newark police sergeant Michael J. Lalley, 44, of Jackson, was sentenced on July 15 to 16 months in prison for attempting to prevent a witness from truthfully giving information to FBI agents conducting a federal criminal investigation into his possible sexual contact with minors in the 1990s, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced. Lalley,…
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Drivers sought
PLUMSTED — Volunteer drivers are being sought by Plumsted Senior Outreach Services to transport area seniors to medical appointments and on essential errands. Must have a valid driver’s license and automobile. Call 609-758-2241, ext. 111, for applications.
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Pair arrested following incident at trailer park Resident, 20, charged with CDS possession
JACKSON — Two young adults were arrested following an incident that occurred on the night of July 10 on North Street in the Southwind mobile home park off East Veterans Highway (Route 527), Jackson. According to a press release from the Jackson Police Department, at about 5:30 p.m., two individuals showed up at the home…
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Some sports idols are worthy of adulation
CODA GREG BEAN My friends would agree that I’m not what you’d call a sports nut, but I’ve become a serious fan of certain sports figures over the years, anyway. Some of my idol worship has clearly been misplaced. I idolized Mickey Mantle while listening to Yankees games late at night on my crystal radio…
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Create this summer at Centennial Cottage
The Historical Society of Ocean Grove will sponsor the following programs for July at Centennial Cottage, Central Avenue and McClintock Street, Ocean Grove: “Decoupage Vase and Tissue Paper Flowers,” 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 22. Participants are asked to bring a glass vase or glass container which is cleaned and has the labels…
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Fair, objective property tax system needed in NJ
GUEST COLUMN CURTIS STOLLEN While much has been said regarding the need to overhaul New Jersey’s property tax, the discussion has centered around the over-reliance of property taxes for funding our schools. It seems that it is necessary to expand that conversation to involve the entire concept of assessing property taxes on a valuation basis.…
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