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Middletown library offers programs for children
The Middletown Township Public Library has two programs for young children at 55 New Monmouth Road. Registration is required. “Mathstarts” for children ages 2-6 will be at 4 p.m. Jan. 8. “Mother Goose” for infants and toddlers up to 32 months will be held at 10 a.m. Jan. 9. For more information, call 732-671- 3700,…
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Meadowlands bird walk scheduled for Jan. 24
The Monmouth County Audubon Society will host a bird walk in the area of the Meadowlands at 10 a.m. Jan. 24 to search for raptors and wintering ducks. Participants should meet in the parking lot at the Richard W. DeKorte Park in Lyndhurst. The region contains salt- and freshwater wetlands and a variety of uplands…
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John James Falco
John James Falco of Matawan passed away on Dec. 29, 2014, spending his last days surrounded by family and friends. John was born on Jan. 6, 1927, in the Oak Shades section of Matawan to the late Domenick and Louisa (Eovino) Falco. Before his retirement, John was the president of Bayshore Auto Services in Keyport.…
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Louis “Lou” Auriemma
Louis “Lou” Auriemma, 81, of Keyport, passed away Dec. 24, 2014, at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. Born in Long Branch, he resided most of his life in Keyport. For many years, he was the district chief of the Aberdeen Fire Company No. 1 and a volunteer fireman for over 60 years. He was a member…
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Elks lodge to host benefit for local 5-year-old
The Long Branch Elks Lodge 742 will host a Tricky Tray and Dinner 4-8 p.m. Jan. 17 at 150 Garfield Ave., Long Branch. Proceeds will benefit Olivia Walters, a 5-yearold girl who is undergoing treatment for serious medical conditions. According to a press release, Olivia was diagnosed with two disorders when she was 3 months…
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Sale of used instruments supports music education
By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer The sale of gently used instruments this weekend will benefit students and support music education programs at Brookdale Community College. The Rockley Family Foundation instrument sale, which begins Jan. 9, will include pianos, guitars, violins and many other instruments used by Brookdale music students during the academic year. The event…
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West Front Street Bridge closes for several months
By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer RED BANK — The West Front Street Bridge, which connects Red Bank and Middletown, will be closed for five months in 2015, and drivers are being encouraged to plan for alternate travel routes. The bridge will be closed to motor vehicle traffic from Jan. 5 to May 17 as a…
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Day of Healing Art to help end trauma, violence
Ode to the Moon and 180 Turning Lives Around will sponsor a Day of Healing Art beginning at 3 p.m. Jan. 25 at the Renaissance Pilates studio at 8 E. Front St., Red Bank. The event will celebrate the new moon with healing art and a yoga class. All event proceeds will benefit 180, which…
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Teen’s nonprofit receives $10K grant to feed hungry students
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — A nonprofit formed by a local teenager to combat hunger among elementary school children has been awarded a $10,000 grant by eBay Inc. Goodness Now provides weekend meals for schoolchildren who depend on free or reduced-cost lunches as a main source of nourishment. The program was started…
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