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Ranney School honors faculty member
Margaret Mahon was honored in October by Ranney School for her years of service and dedication as a distinguished faculty member at the Tinton Falls school. She was inducted into the school’s Hall of Fame, along with four other distinguished faculty members, four athletes and three distinguished alumni. Mahon received the Distinguished Faculty Award, which…
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Winter Wonderland
PHOTOS BY MATT DENTON The holiday season kicks off in downtown Red Bank at the annual Holiday Town Lighting and Concert Nov. 28 on Broad Street, which included prancing dancers. In addition to concerts, the all-volunteer troupe of performers brings the warmth of human kindness to those who need it the most during the holiday…
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Bills would toughen burglary laws
Currently in New Jersey, burglary is a third-degree crime that does not carry a prison sentence for a first-time offender. A bill that sought to upgrade the charge for the unlawful break-in of a home from a third-degree offense to a second-degree crime — resulting in a five- to 10-year prison term if convicted —…
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STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Ava Taeschler, 8, of Colts Neck, pulls on extra socks prior to an ice skating session at Howell Ice World on Nov. 24.
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Sea Bright’s tree lighting set for Dec. 5
Sea Bright will hold its Tree Lighting at 7 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Sea Bright Firehouse on Ocean Avenue. Afterwards, attendees are invited to visit with Mr. and Mrs. Claus at United Methodist Church at 1104 Ocean Ave., where hot chocolate and cookies will be served.
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Area tree lightings scheduled for Dec. 7
Little Silver will hold its Tree Lighting at 4 p.m. Dec. 7 at Borough Hall, 480 Prospect Ave. For more information, call 732-842-2400. Red Bank’s West Side Tree Lighting will be held at 4 p.m. Dec. 7 at Pocket Park on Shrewsbury Avenue. For more information, call 732-530-2782. Tinton Falls will hold its Tree Lighting…
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Republican women set luncheon for Dec. 6
The Monmouth County Federation of Republican Women (MCFRW) will hold its Holiday Luncheon and Election of Officers 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Dec. 6 at Branches, 123 Monmouth Road, West Long Branch. The guest speaker will be Grace Applegate Tissiere, chair of the nonprofit group A Safe New Jersey. The MCFRW is also collecting for the American…
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Monmouth Park racetrack betting on fantasy sports
OCEANPORT — While wagering on sporting events remains prohibited, Monmouth Park racetrack is aiming to tap the growing market of fantasy football players. Dennis Drazin, advisor to the New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association, operator of Monmouth Park, said on Dec. 1 that he has set meetings with different companies that could run the fantasy football…
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Adoptions mark start of new journey for area families
By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer Above: Adam Fearon of Middletown gives his newly adopted son, Justin, 7, a loving hug while attending the National Adoption Day ceremony Nov. 21 at the Monmouth County Courthouse in Freehold Borough. Left: Keynote speaker and Manalapan Committeeman Ryan Green smiles at his daughter Rebecca as he addresses the…
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