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The Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County, 310 Mount’s Corner Drive, Freehold Township, will present a holiday concert, Festival of Lights — Songs for all Ages, at 2 p.m. Dec. 14. Featuring the vocal group Sharim v’ Sharot: People of Song, the program is $15 for museum members; $18 for non-members; and free for…
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Manalapan salutes teen for saving his friend’s life
By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer Reese Garrie and Matthew Ziegler MANALAPAN — A quick-thinking teenager saved his friend’s life on the evening before Thanksgiving. On Dec. 3, the young man was saluted by municipal officials who recognized his heroic act. On the evening of Nov. 26, Matthew Ziegler, 13, and his friend Reese Garrie, 14,…
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Monmouth Park racetrack betting on fantasy sports
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer While wagering on sporting events remains prohibited, the operators of Monmouth Park racetrack in Oceanport are aiming to tap the growing market of fantasy football players. Dennis Drazin, adviser to the New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association, which operates Monmouth Park, said on Dec. 1 that he has scheduled meetings with…
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Officer’s case vs. Englishtown proceeds through discovery
By MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer ENGLISHTOWN — A lawsuit involving a police officer’s claims against the borough and municipal officials is winding its way through the legal system. In a complaint filed in May in state Superior Court, Englishtown Police Officer Michael MacInnes alleges that Englishtown Police Lt. Peter S. Cooke Jr., Borough Council President…
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Emergency housing program continues to meet local need
By CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — The Freehold Clergy Association’s emergency housing program that was created to provide the comfort of a warm bed and a hot meal to men in need during the winter has evolved into much more than what its founders initially envisioned. The program is now in its 11th…
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Inventors flourish in our Garden State
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer A s New Jersey celebrates its 350th birthday, author Linda J. Barth paid homage to the inventions that have come out of the Garden State, detailing the history of many in her new book. “I got tired of people making fun of my state,” she said of the inspiration…
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Tidings of comfort
By CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Organizations are doing their best to provide warmth and comfort this holiday season with gifts of coats and toys for needy youngsters, and even some treats for pets. Jersey Cares, Newark, has collected more than 400,000 coats for New Jersey residents in need through its annual drive over 18…
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Animal control officer hired by Manalapan health board
By MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — The Manalapan Board of Health has reacted to increasing issues with animals in the community by hiring a full-time animal control officer. The board took the action on Dec. 2, according to health officer Dave Richardson. He said Sharon Gaboff has been hired for the full-time position of…
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Young musicians perform at Cecilian Music Club recital
On Nov. 16, the Cecilian Music Club presented its Fall Showcase at the Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County, Freehold Township. The showcase, which was organized by chairwoman Jennifer Bao, is an opportunity for the piano students of club members to gain experience performing their most advanced pieces, according to a press release from the…
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