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Datebook
• The third annual Italian-American festival sponsored by the Italian-American Association of Monmouth County will be held from July 15-18, 6-11 p.m., at Freehold Raceway, Freehold. Entertainment, food, rides, cultural displays and more. Free admission and free parking. Details: Visit www.iaaofmonmouthcounty.com. • Monmouth Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America will hold summer “stitch-ins” at…
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‘The Odyssey’ to be performed at Manalapan library on July 8
“The Odyssey” by Homer will be performed by the Next Stage Ensemble of the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan, at 7 p.m. July 8. Director Jason King Jones has developed this fastpaced, creative retelling of key scenes from Homer’s epic poem, one of the earliest…
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Freehold Twp. will host National Night Out
All area residents are invited to attend Freehold Township’s National Night Out 2009 from 6-9 p.m. Aug. 4. at the Freehold Township municipal building, Stillwells Corner Road. A crime and drug prevention event, National Night Out will feature free rides, giveaways, balloon artists, pony rides, ice cream, face painting, hamburgers, hot dogs, fire department safety…
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Readers are owed responsible reporting and commentary
One thing News Transcript Managing Editor Mark Rosman is right about in his column (“Town Owed Answers About Investigation,” News Transcript, June 17) — not everyone sees common sense the same way. For instance, common sense and responsible journalism would seem to dictate that newspapers would report the news and ascertain the facts and the…
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Support for Marlboro’s Memorial Day parade was outstanding
Although this was a solemn day, it was a memorable day when our community comes out to pause and remember all those who have made the supreme sacrifice of life for freedom by honoring the unselfish contributions of the men and women who serve or have served in the United States military. Thanks to all…
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Ray Kershaw was committed to helping
It was with the deepest sadness that the National Multiple Sclerosis Society heard of the passing of Ray Kershaw. Despite not having a connection to multiple sclerosis, Ray faithfully served our organization for nearly 25 years. During this time he got to know our friends who have MS and he diligently joined the movement to…
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When fond memories are still nightmares
Are We There Yet? • LORI CLINCH When our first little dear was born, I prepared for life to change. I had considered late night feedings, diaper changes and public humiliation. What I didn’t know was that the house itself would change also. I never anticipated moving Grandma’s antique rocker into a corner to make…
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They’re movin’ on up
In the News • MARK ROSMAN Until this week, I have never been the parent of an eighth-grade graduate. But when the 290 or so members of the Barkalow Middle School class of 2009 received their diplomas on June 22, my son was among that group. I know this achievement for the members of this…
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Suit that polarized town enters a new chapter
Coda • GREG BEAN I’ve written about the Stuart Moskovitz/Manalapan imbroglio a number of times over the last few years, so it’s appropriate to note the fact that one chapter of this sorry mess may finally be over. Last week, according to a story posted on the Greater Media Newspapers website by Mark Rosman, managing…
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