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George Robert Kelder
George Robert Kelder Sr., formerly of Freehold Borough, died at home on March 3. Born on Feb. 11, 1934, in Freehold, he was a borough resident most of his life and moved to Howell in 2001. George graduated from St. Rose of Lima Grammar School (now St. Rose of Lima School) in 1948 and from…
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Make your own pizza at the Metuchen Public Library
Metuchen residents in grades 6-12 will learn to make their own pizza at the Metuchen Public Library, 480 Middlesex Ave., at 1 p.m. on March 29. During the 1.5 hour hands-on workshop, participants will learn to mix and knead dough from scratch, then top it with fresh ingredients. Pies will be taken home to bake…
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Colonia native finds sweet music on ‘The Voice’
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer WOODBRIDGE — For those who know Mike Schiavo, it’s no secret that he wanted to become a professional musician as he roamed the halls of Colonia High School three years ago. “It was well known,” said Kevin Perdoni, band director at CHS. Shiavo, 21, who is a 2012 CHS graduate,…
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Rumson mayor inducted into Elected Officials Hall of Fame
Rumson Mayor John E. Ekdahl was inducted into the Elected Officials Hall of Fame by the New Jersey State League of Municipalities during the 24th annual Mayors Legislative Day, which was held at the State House Annex in Trenton Feb. 24. The honor is reserved for local municipal governing body members who, as of December…
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Hespe rejects Hatikvah expansion in East Brunswick
By MICHAEL NUNES and KATHY CHANG Staff Writers EAST BRUNSWICK — The state has rejected a proposed enrollment expansion request from Hatikvah international Academy Charter School. “I think it’s a victory for East Brunswick because obviously we feel we offer a very comprehensive education, and we didn’t think the educational offering of Hatikvah was substantially…
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Plumsted enacts procedures for solicitors
By Andrew Martins Staff Writer PLUMSTED – Following the lead of several municipalities that have addressed the issues of unwanted solicitation and canvassing, the Township Committee has approved similar measures in Plumsted. On March 2, members of the governing body voted unanimously to amend the peddling and soliciting section of the municipal code with a…
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Lori Ragovin of Century 21 Mack Morris Iris Lurie earns Diamond Masters Award
Century 21 Mack Morris Iris Lurie, Marlboro, announces that Century 21 Real Estate LLC recently recognized Lori Ragovin, sales associate with the office, as a top-producer nationwide when it honored her with the coveted Century 21 Diamond Masters Award. Diamond level status is awarded to a C21 sales affiliate who has met minimum sales production…
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Sister Mary William O’Brien
Sister Mary William O’Brien was born March 2, 1916, in South Amboy. She entered the convent at age 18 and served as a Sister of Mercy for 82 years. She passed away peacefully Feb. 26. Sister began her ministry at St. Nicholas School, Atlantic City, in 1937. She earned her bachelor of science in education…
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High school to stage ‘Fiddler on the Roof’
LITTLE SILVER — The Red Bank Theatre Company will present its rendition of “Fiddler on the Roof” at 101 Ridge Road this month. Performances will be at 7 p.m. March 17-19 and 3 p.m. March 20. “We are extremely happy to bring this treasured musical to our stage. The talented singers, actors and dancers of…
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