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Shrewsbury Chorale readies ‘Summer Sing’
The Shrewsbury Chorale, conducted by Anthony LaGruth, will hold its annual “Summer Sing” concert at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 19 at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Monmouth County, 1475 W. Front St., Lincroft. The Shrewsbury Chorale is a mixed chorus of approximately 70 members, who perform a varied repertoire in an annual series of subscription concerts…
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Middletown continues call for payout cap on sick time
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — Members of the Middletown Township Committee renewed calls for the state Legislature to cap retirement payouts for unused sick time at $15,000 last week. The committee authorized a nearly $69,000 payout at the July 21 meeting. The amount was paid to a retiring employee in the Information…
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Library has films, program in Matawan
The Matawan-Aberdeen Public Library is offering free film screenings and a program during August at 165 Main St., Matawan. The following movies will be screened at 2 p.m.: “Wrinkles” Aug. 4, “Contact” Aug. 7, “Noah” Aug. 11, “Lone Survivor” Aug. 18 and “Next Goal Wins” Aug. 25. On Aug. 21, “Getting the Most From Cloud…
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Fun at the fair
PHOTOS BY STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Children of all ages take part in a Monmouth County Park System sports and fitness game on July 24 at the 40th annual Monmouth County Fair. The fair was held from July 23-27 at the East Freehold Showgrounds, Kozloski Road, Freehold Township. In photo at left, Delaney Hughes, 3,…
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Immigrant children arriving
By CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Children who are fleeing Central American nations to escape crime, violence and poverty are finding their way to Freehold Borough. Reports in the national news media have indicated that thousands of unaccompanied minors from Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador have entered the United States through Mexico in recent months.…
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Middletown asks for more Sandy funds
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer Middletown Township has requested additional funding from Monmouth County so that new applications can be accepted for the federally funded Sandy Homeowner/Renter Assistance Program (SHRAP). Middletown has dispensed $1.3 million of the original $1.5 million allotted, awarding up to $15,000 per applicant across 140 superstorm Sandy-affected households, according to…
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Cricket a growing sport in central New Jersey
By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Vikings’ batsman Iftekhar Yaqub protects the wicket behind him by hitting the ball during a cricket match between the Vikings and the N.J. Colts at John A. Phillips Park in Old Bridge on July 20. Cricket has become especially popular in central New Jersey. SCOTT FRIEDMAN That funny game with…
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Gas main work affects West Front Street in Middletown
MIDDLETOWN — Temporary lane closures are in place and detour signs are posted on West Front Street in Middletown, between Hubbard Avenue and George Street, where New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) crews are installing 1,500 feet of main. According to a press release from NJNG, work is being completed overnight, from 7 p.m. to 6…
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Pine Belt Chevrolet gives away 39-month lease to a 2014 Chevy Cruze
Pine Belt Chevrolet in Lakewood and Jersey Shore Radio Stations, 95.9 FMWRAT and 100.1 FM-WJRZ, teamed up to present the Pint Belt Chevy Match Game. From June 14 through July 16, 2014, customers and the public were directed to go onto the radio stations’ websites to play the “Match Game” for their chance to win…
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