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Eatontown independents make history; GOP prevails in West Long Branch
By Kayla J. Marsh Staff Writer EATONTOWN – For the first time in borough history, independents have secured election to two seats on Borough Council, according to unofficial results of the Nov. 3 election. With all nine districts reporting and 3,926 votes cast, incumbent Councilman Anthony Talerico Jr. and running mate Virginia East defeated Democratic…
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SPORT SHORTS
Muhlenberg College quarterback Nick Palladino of Allentown tied the school record for career passing yardage when the Mules (6-2) beat Dickinson College, 15-13, Oct. 31. Palladino completed 11 of 24 passes for 153 yards and one touchdown, and he reached 6,938 career passing yards to tie Hall of Fame quarterback Michael McCabe, who graduated in…
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Redbirds secure a berth in state football playoffs
ALLENTOWN VARSITY REPORT By WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Allentown High School’s Stephanie Otten, right, and Freehold High School’s Jess Pianko try to win this 50/50 ball during the non-conference game played at Allentown Oct. 27. The two state playoff-bound teams played to a scoreless tie as they made their final preparations for the state tournament. STAFF…
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Area educator brings lessons to life in children’s musical
By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer Lynn Hunter took a creative approach to teaching when she wrote “Meet The Dooples” in 1997. “It’s a story about writing tools that come to life. There’s a pencil, pen, chalk, marker and crayon,” Hunter said. Since then, Hunter, who is a resident of Jackson, has written two more books:…
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Doo Wop & The Great American Songbook
TOP PICK DooWop fans and fans of the Great American Songbook can relive the performances of their favorite artists when rock ‘n’ roll legend John “Johnny T” Tarangelo takes the stage at the Middletown Arts Center. “An Evening of DooWop & The Great American Songbook” will be presented Nov. 7, at the Middletown Arts Center…
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Art enthusiasts invited to meet for camaraderie
FREEHOLD — Artists and those who love the arts are invited to connect at the fall Arts Salon. “It is an informal networking event and a way for people who support the arts to come together,” said Mary Eileen Fouratt, executive director, Monmouth Arts. The evening, which is sponsored by Monmouth Arts, promises to bring…
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Freehold Borough teenager to be featured in ‘Peter Pan’
By P.J. CANDIDO Staff Writer Micheal Friedman Michael “Mikey” Friedman, 16, of Freehold Borough, will travel to Neverland when he appears in a featured role in Phoenix Productions’ upcoming revival of “Peter Pan.” Mikey will be playing the role of John Darling in a production of “Peter Pan” that will be staged at the Count…
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Oh no! A neat freak is coming to visit!
ARE WE THERE YET Lori Clinch I received a phone call from my dear friend the other day that scared me right out of my carpet slippers. She was coming for the weekend. There was nothing frightful about that, rest assured. I adore Gladys. She’s funny, happy and a gem to hang out with. It…
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USB shortage
Q&A with Sharon Peters Q: It seems crazy to me that with all the attention carmakers are giving to technology, there seem to be no cars with USB ports for backseat passengers. If you’re traveling with three or four others, it’s kind of dumb to have to take turns plugging in your phone. Has anyone…
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