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Thomas Patrick Hargadon Jr.
Mr. Hargadon, 55, of Matawan, died May 7, 2010, at home. He was a school custodian at the Eleanor Van Elder School in Edgewater. Mr. Hargadon was predeceased by his parents, Thomas Patrick and Frances Elizabeth Busch Hargadon; his life partner, Eugene F. Bradley, in 2009; and a sister, Maureen Hester. Surviving are a sister,…
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Resident still waiting for National Park Service’s details on fees
More than four months have passed since I first contacted the National Park Service (NPS), specifically Gen. Supt. Barry Sullivan of Gateway National Recreation Area, concerning the Fort Hancock Chapel, theater and 26 Hudson Street buildings. I had asked for specific information concerning the total amount of rent fees and area fees collected by the…
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Middletown police mark passing of Officer Shadow
K-9 Officer Shadow MIDDLETOWN — The township police department announced the passing of Police K-9 Officer Shadow (Badge K9-3). Shadow was almost 16 years old when he was put to rest on June 10, surrounded by his handler and best friend, Detective Lt. Stephen Dollinger, fellow officers, family and friends, according to the press release…
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ArtVentures at the Oyster Point
“Night Lights” Stop by the Oyster Point Hotel’s Oyster Lounge, at 146 Bodman Place, Red Bank, any Thursday evening during June from 6-8 p.m. and meet ArtVentures artist Edy Ottesen, who will be there to greet you and show you around art on exhibit, which includes several of her paintings. Ottesen is a founding member…
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Pen & ink artwork
An exhibit of fountain pen and ink freehand drawings by architect Robert E. Moore of Keyport is at Espresso Joe’s Coffee House. From the “Fountain Pen ‘Imagine’ Series” by Robert E. Moore The “Fountain Pen ‘Imagine’ Series” will run through June 30 at Espresso Joe’s, which is located at 50 W. Front St., near Main…
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Rock’n Idol finale delivers winners
The Rock’n Music Idol 2010 live finale was held June 6 at the Keyport Veterans of Foreign Wars, and many local residents were among the winners. The finale was a culmination of the third year of the Rock’n Music Idol competition and featured performances by 22 finalists from around New Jersey, as well as special…
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Scharfenberger, Settembrino win Mid’twn GOP primary
MIDDLETOWN – Republicans chose two general election Township Committee candidates, current Mayor Gerard Scharfenberger and Kevin Settembrino, architect, in the June 8 primary. Small business owner and political challengerAnthonyAvallone’s 1,235 votes were not enough to top Scharfenberger’s 1,961 or Settembrino’s 2,068. Scharfenberger and Settembrino will compete against Democrats Sean Byrnes, an incumbent committee member, and…
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Police honored
Seven members of the Matawan Police Department were honored last month for their quick response to an accident on Route 34 in the borough. According to police, a 47- year-old man lost control of his vehicle and hit a curb, causing the car to flip over and catch fire. The motorist suffered severe burns, but…
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Performers step up to help facility for cancer patients
BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer Mothers are women who have busy lives with little or no down time. They are not supposed to get sick, there is no time for that. When a lifethreatening disease like cancer strikes a mother, she is forced to take a step back and focus on getting better, but the…
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