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The Second Baptist Church, 45 Orchard St., Matawan, will host a pre-church anniversary concert 6 p.m. Nov. 13, featuring several male chorus groups from area churches. A free-will offering will be taken. All are welcome. For information, call 732-566-9135. ***** Raritan High School, 419 Middle Road, Hazlet, will present the classic horror tale “Dracula” 7…
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in the service •••
Army Pvt. Tyler E. Caplan, son of Brad Caplan of Holmdel, has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission and received instruction and training exercises in drill and ceremonies, Army history, core values and traditions, military courtesy, military justice, physical…
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Zilinski Memorial Run/Walk
A runner carries the Stars and Stripes during the fifth annual Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski II 3.5-Mile Memorial Run/2-Mile Walk on Nov. 7. Some 300 runners and walkers took part in the event held at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel. Zilinski was 23 years old when he was killed in action in Iraq…
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Enjoy the season in the county parks
Make this season a merry one by heading out to the parks and enjoying several free activities the Monmouth County Park System has planned for December. • “Candy Making,” 1-3 p.m. Dec. 3 at Historic Longstreet Farm, Longstreet Road, Holmdel. Jerry Smith will be visiting the out-kitchen and demonstrating the art of candy making. Using…
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MCSPCA hosts ‘Home 4 the Holidays’
Covergirl Lilly graces the cover of “Homeward Bound,” the Monmouth County SPCA’s 2011 calendar. Confiscated from her owners by humane enforcement officers, hers is one of the stories featured. EATONTOWN — The Monmouth County SPCA is once again celebrating “Home 4 the Holidays” on Saturday, Nov. 20, at the Homeward Bound Adoption Center located in…
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A view of WWII
Visitors watch volunteers of the U.S. Army Ground Forces Association uniformed as World War II artillery soldiers demonstrate how Battery Gunnison’s 6-inch guns were loaded and fired, during Fort Hancock’s anniversary celebration on Oct. 23. LAUREN CASSELBERRY
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Talkin’ turkeys
In order to meet the increasing need for food, the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties is encouraging the community at large to sponsor and support local food drives, donate turkeys or food items at area drop-off sites, or make monetary donations by mail or on www.foodbankmoc.org. Last year, through the FoodBank’s network of food…
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GOP retains control of freeholder bd.
BY DAN HOWLEY Staff Writer County Republicans have once again secured control of the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders. The Republican candidates, incumbent Robert Clifton and Neptune City Mayor Tom Arnone, handily defeated their Democratic counterparts, incumbent John D’Amico and Spring Lake Borough Councilwoman Janice Venables, in last week’s freeholder elections. Of the 344,668…
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Matawan Presbyterian to host Christmas concert
MATAWAN — A special Christmas concert by members and friends of the First Presbyterian Church of Matawan will highlight the holiday season Sunday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m. at the church, 883 Highway 34, Matawan. “Sing Joy,” a work for chorus and orchestra by Geron Davis and Bradley Knight, will be presented by the church’s…
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