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Two River Theater launches ‘One Book, One Community’
A community-wide literacy event around the book ‘Charlotte’s Web’ RED BANK — Two River Theater Company will host “One Book, One Community,” a program with the goal to unite the greater Red Bank area through community discussion, literacy education and local arts events all centered around one book, “Charlotte’s Web” by E.B. White. The program…
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Student enrichment program to hold open house Oct. 30
MATAWAN — The Matawan Student Enrichment Program will hold its 83rd open house on Saturday, Oct. 30 at the Lloyd Road School,Aberdeen. The program holds an open house on the fifth session (of 10) of each semester. During this time, parents may sit in and observe the program’s classes. Parents and students may also sit…
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Bullying topic of school talks
Motivational speaker Ron Bachman will speak on “Bullying in our Schools” this week at schools in Red Bank and Middletown. Sponsored by Buhler Auto, Freehold, Bachman will speak to students about overcoming adversity dealing with bullies, understanding the power of words and accepting others. According to Bachman, his program results in a reduction in bullying,…
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Aberdeen Twp. to host county economic forum
ABERDEEN — Aberdeen Township invites members of the local business community to attend a special evening program outlining business assistance programs available from Monmouth County. The free event will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8, at Aberdeen Town Hall on Church Street, near Atlantic Avenue. Sponsored by Aberdeen Township and the Monmouth County…
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Holt, Sipprelle agree: Voters are unhappy
Incumbent Holt faces challenge for 12th District seat BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Six-term incumbent Democrat Rep. Rush Holt is facing a challenge by Republican Scott Sipprelle in a battle for New Jersey’s 12th District on Nov. 2. Rush Holt In separate interviews last week, the political opponents cited the economy as the big issue…
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Dinner-dance to honor Greatest Generation
Brookdale Community College’s Center for World War II Studies and Conflict Resolution will hold its 10th annual “Swing Era” dinner-dance at Gibbs Hall, Fort Monmouth, 6-10 p.m. Nov. 9. This will be the final dance held in Gibbs Hall due to the September 2011 closing of Fort Monmouth. Every age is welcome to celebrate a…
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Pallone, Little battle for 6th District seat
Seeking 12th term, Dem faces challenge from GOP mayor BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Voters in the state’s 6th Congressional District will head to the polls on Nov. 2 Vto cast ballots for longtime Democratic incumbent Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. or Republican challenger Highlands Mayor Anna Little. Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. In interviews last week,…
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Halloween Hullabaloo
Andrew Brem, of Middletown, dressed as The Joker, waits for his costume to be judged during the Halloween Hullabaloo held at Poricy Park in Middletown on Oct. 22. The event included a costume contest, pumpkin painting, scarecrow building and hayrides for all ages. ERIC SUCAR staff
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Election will determine control of Keyport council
Ballot question asks voters to weigh in on sharing police administration BY JAMES McEVOY Correspondent KEYPORT — The outcome of the Nov. 2 election could tilt the balance of power on the Keyport Borough Council in favor of either major political party. Mayor Robert J. Bergen and Councilman Kenneth McPeek, both Democrats, are running for…
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