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Ruby Beecher
Mrs. Beecher, 57, of Freehold, died Jan. 19, 2014, at Imperial Care Center, Neptune Township. She was a health care worker. Surviving are her husband, Carl Beecher; a son, Timothy C. Myers; four daughters, Nia Malika Myers, Shareefah T. Beecher, Ameena H. Beecher and Alicia M. Beecher; her mother, Dorothy Myers; three sisters, Alfreda Holloway,…
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Aniello Ventrone
Mr. Ventrone, 82, of Toms River, died Jan. 17, 2014, in Toms River. Born in Touro, Italy, he arrived in America in 1947, and lived in Jersey City prior to moving to Toms River. He was predeceased by three siblings, Teresa, Dominco and Michele. Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Maria; four children and…
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Jay D. Matthews
Mr. Matthews, 82, of Freehold Township, died Jan. 16, 2014, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Prior to retiring, he was employed as a carpenter for Steve Graga, Farmingdale. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1951-54. Mr. Matthews was predeceased by his wife, Mary Lou Matthews; a brother, Everett Matthews Jr.; and a sister,…
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Joseph P. “Joe” Lyttle
Mr. Lyttle, 54, of Freehold Township, formerly of Howell, died Feb. 5, 2014, at Kimball Medical Center, Lakewood, after a courageous battle with cancer. He taught music at the Barkalow Middle School, Freehold Township, for 27 years, and coached the school’s track and cross-country teams. In 2002 he was named Monmouth County Teacher of the…
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Colts Neck committeeman reports 2 cars stolen at once
By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer COLTS NECK — Even elected officials can fall victim to the wave of automobile thefts that has broken out in the area. Township Committeeman Michael Fitzgerald learned that lesson firsthand on Jan. 2 when thieves stole two vehicles from his driveway, he said during the Jan. 29 meeting of the…
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Spring exhibits bloom at Monmouth U.
“Ice Melting in a Plastic Cup,” 2013, by Jeremiah Teipen Monmouth University’s Center for the Arts will host four exhibitions in the three on-campus galleries. “EYE CONS,” featuring the work of illustrator Michael Anthony Donato, is on view at the first-floor DiMattio Gallery in the Joan and Robert Rechnitz Hall. Donato is a drawing and…
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State Theatre presents Family Day
The Big Apple Circus will perform during the eighth annual Family Day on Presidents Day at the State Theatre. The State Theatre will present the eighth annual Family Day on Feb. 17. Family Day is part of the State Theatre’s Hub City Carnivale, a winter festival featuring four weeks of performances, participatory activities, social events…
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Restoration of war memorial begins
By CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Ray Tweten, commandant of the Marine Corps League Cpl. Philip A. Reynolds Detachment, speaks at the groundbreaking ceremony for the restoration of the war memorial at Elks Point, Freehold Borough. FRANK GALIPO FREEHOLD — The war memorial at Elks Point will soon be a maintenance-free park-like setting, one befitting…
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BUSINESS BRIEFS
iPlay America, Freehold Township, has announced that Jessica Schwartz has joined the organization as director of marketing and promotions. Schwartz brings to the position more than 15 years of experience creating and implementing strategic brandbuilding promotions in radio and out-ofhome media. In her role at iPlay America, she will oversee all marketing communications and promotions…
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