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Dr. King’s life, legacy celebrated
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer WEST LONG BRANCH — While enjoying a delicious breakfast of eggs, bacon and potatoes, attendees celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. were asked to answer the question that Dr. King referred to as one of life’s most persistent and urgent: What are you doing for others?…
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Musicians will rally to raise funds for Smithereens member, family
In response to Smithereens co-founder and lead guitarist Jim Babjak’s plea via Go Fund Me (https://www.gofundme.com/45hb4bjw), friend, fellow musician and Metuchen resident Danny Adlerman has organized a fundraiser to alleviate the financial burden Babjak and his family are bearing as Babjak’s wife, Betty, battles pancreatic cancer. The Babjaks are residents of Manalapan. Adlerman will be…
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Community invited to solo soprano concert
The United Methodist Church at Milltown will present soprano Diane Aragona and pianist Thomas Hobson Williams in a program of repertoire for solo soprano 5 p.m. Jan. 24 at the church, 47 N. Main St. The program will feature works by Bernstein, Debussy, Mozart and others. Admission is free of charge; however, a free-will offering…
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Tastefully Simple fundraiser set at Elks on Jan. 22
The East Brunswick Elks Veterans Committee will hold a Tastefully Simple fundraiser 8 p.m. Jan. 22 at the Elks lodge on the lake, 21B Oakmont Ave. Tastefully Simple appetizers and desserts will be served. Supporters who are unable to attend the event may order online. For more information, call Beth Dell at 732-857-4679 or email…
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News Transcript datebook Jan. 21
The Bishop Reiss Council of the Knights of Columbus in Marlboro will sponsor a Valentine’s Day dinner and dance from 7:30-11:30 p.m. Feb. 13. at Eagle Oaks Country Club, 20 Shore Oaks Drive, Farmingdale. The evening will feature food, a full open bar and live DJ music. The cost is $85 per person. Proceeds will…
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Police receive reports of ATM skimmers at Monroe Wawas
MONROE – The police department is notifying the public to be aware of ATM, debit and credit card skimmers being utilized on local ATM machines. Police have recently received numerous reports of this illegal practice at the ATM machines in the Wawa stores located on Applegarth Road and Route 33, according to a statement prepared by…
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Construction work on Route 516 to begin Feb. 1
By KATHY CHANG OLD BRIDGE – The replacement of a structurally deficient bridge deck on Matawan Road (Route 516) over Route 18 is expected to start in February. The New Jersey Department of Transportation (DOT) awarded a $2.5 million construction contract to Halmar International, LLC, Nanuet, N.Y., in November. The proposed scope of work includes…
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Did you know
Hallmark Channel will premiere its new movie Unleashing Mr. Darcy on Saturday, Jan. 23 at 9 p.m.. In this modern day spin on Pride & Prejudice, Elizabeth Scott (played by Cindy Busby) is fishing for direction in her life and gets the opportunity to professionally show her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel in a fancy New…
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School board members begin terms in Sayreville
By MATTHEW SOCKOL Correspondent SAYREVILLE — The Sayreville Board of Education inaugurated three members and elected the board president and vice president during its reorganization meeting. Incumbent Kevin Ciak, former board member Thomas Biesiada and newcomer Anthony Esposito were sworn in for three-year terms on Jan. 5. The members ran unopposed for three open seats…
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