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Dec. 13 all-ages show at Pony will benefit Samaritan Center
Greater Media wants to fuel the holiday spirit by providing good music and a way to help the hungry at Greater Media’s Good Samaritan Holiday Bash to be held Dec. 13 at the Stone Pony, 913 Ocean Ave., Asbury Park. Proceeds and nonperishable food donations will benefit the Samaritan Center, a food pantry headquartered in…
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Consumer tips for the holiday season
Credit cards and gift certificates are the gift of choice for many people during the holiday season. If you will be purchasing a gift card or planning to redeem one, the Monmouth County Department of Consumer Affairs has some timely reminders to help you make the best use of your holiday dollars this season. Redeem…
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Male students walk to end violence against women
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes at Monmouth U part of global initiative BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer Thirty male students strapped on stilettos, slipped on pumps and paraded along a mile-long path at Monmouth University to take part in the Walk a Mile in Her Shoes campaign. The Nov. 4 walk, attended by an…
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Vote for governor gets final approval
The New Jersey Board of State Canvassers met on Dec. 1 and certified the ballots cast in the Nov. 3 gubernatorial election, as required by law. Republican Chris Christie was certified as the winner of the gubernatorial election in New Jersey with 1,174,445 votes, to Democrat Jon S. Corzine’s 1,087,731 votes. The members to the…
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Have a holly jolly …
SCOTT FRIEDMAN Millstone Township Middle School seventh-graders Mark Kozak, 12, (l-r) Adam Abate, 12, and Mike Sosa, 12, play holiday tunes with the middle school band during the Millstone tree lighting event held at the community center on Dec. 4. SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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Water, sewer fees change in Allentown
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer ALLENTOWN — Those who are late paying their water or sewer bill by 45 days will face additional charges. At the Dec. 1 Borough Council meeting, the governing body unanimously passed ordinances amending the fees for water and sewer shut-off and non-payment. Councilwoman Margaret Armenante was not present. According to…
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State police review local criminal activity
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — Two state troopers have provided an update on recent criminal activity in the area, as well as tips on crime prevention. During the Dec. 3 Township Committee meeting, trooper Adam Polhemus, who currently serves as the school resource officer at Allentown High School (AHS), reported that 481…
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Rescue Ink uses star power to aid local animal rescue group
Auction of art by therapy dogs raises $5K for Adopt-A-Pet BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer They are tough guys with a tender spot for animals. Three stars of the hit cable TV show “Rescue Ink Unleashed” helped the Central Jersey animal rescue organization Adopt-A-Pet raise almost $5,000 on Dec. 5, when they auctioned off artwork…
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U.F. spreads out recreation cost burden
Nonresidents to pay up to $50 more per program BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer Over the past seven years, Upper Freehold Township’s recreation expenses have added up to $1.3 million, not including land purchases. This year, township officials budgeted $242,000 for recreation expenses and hope nonresidents will start paying their fair share of the cost…
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