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IN THE NEWS
Making the local music scene has always been fun Mark Rosman I suppose there is something to be said for going to see a supergroup play in concert in Corporate Name of the Month Arena. Who doesn’t love tolls, parking fees, high-priced concessions and a view from above? That is just not what I am…
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Administrators work to keep schools on a positive path
By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer A dministrators in the Freehold Regional High School District are hoping that several forward-thinking programs will keep incidents of violence, vandalism and substance abuse at bay in the district’s six schools. The number of incidents that fell into those categories — violence, vandalism and substance abuse — totaled 90 from…
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Teenager becomes troop’s 100th Eagle Scout honoree
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Jake Simon will not only be known as an Eagle Scout; he will also forever hold the honor of being the 100th member of Boy Scout Troop 155, Freehold Township, to attain the prestigious rank. Simon, of Freehold Township, follows in the footsteps of other Eagle Scouts, including the first Eagle Scout…
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Inmates help clean up park
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office inmate labor program was in full operation in Freehold Township to help restore Lake Topanemus Park for the summer season. Recently, five inmates were transported to Lake Topanemus from the Monmouth County jail, also Freehold Township, where they trimmed trees, cleared brush away from the lakefront, weeded,…
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Crafters’ market returns to Allaire
The annual Allaire Village Summer Crafters’ Market will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 28 on the grounds of the Historic Village at Allaire State Park, 4263 Atlantic Ave., Wall Township. Admission to the crafters’ market is free; parking is $5 per car. The event will feature exhibits and demonstrations by more…
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AAUW book sale opens June 18
By CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Turn off the electronic devices, smell the ink and leaf through the pages of what many remember as the only way to read a story — from a book … a real one made of paper and a bound cover. Today’s technology has brought society to a…
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Gus Theophilakos
Mr. Theophilakos, 88, died June 2, 2014, at Foothill Acres Rehabilitation Center in Hillsborough. Born in Perth Amboy, he resided there for most of his life before moving to Lakewood 10 years ago. He was employed as a machine operator with Chevron Oil Company in Perth Amboy for 38 years before retiring in 1985. He…
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Mission Dance kicks off series
FREEHOLD — The summer season means outdoor events are on tap, and in downtown Freehold, summer events mean music, as well. The Thursday Night Concert Series in Freehold will kick off on June 12 with a performance by Mission Dance. Downtown Freehold, in association with 33 Full-Service Car Wash, Freehold Township, and S.T.A.R.S. Productions, Newton,…
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Conte–Siciliano
Lauren and John Conte Lauren Alexandra Siciliano, daughter of Linda Jean and Robert Siciliano of Manalapan, was married July 5, 2013, to John Robert Conte Jr., son of Cheryl Ann and John Robert Conte Sr. of Marlton. The Rev. Anthony Andreassi performed the ceremony at The Oratory Church of Saint Boniface, Brooklyn, N.Y., where the…
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