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Family Fun on Saturdays at the Long Branch Public Library
The Long Branch Free Public Library is holding Family Fun events every Saturday. Each week crafts, stories and movies with a special theme will be featured. The library’s Family Fun programs for April include the following: They are, Bird Day (April 8), Build a Book (April 15), National Jelly Bean Day (April 22), and Buttercup!…
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Police departments accepting applications
The Plumsted Township Police Department in Ocean County is accepting applications for the position of full-time police officer. Applicants must be 18 to 35 years old and must be police training commission certified. An employment application may be obtained at the Plumsted Township municipal clerk’s office, 121 Evergreen Road, New Egypt. A $25 application fee…
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Vendor spaces available at church during townwide yard sale
The Jamesburg Historical Association and the Presbyterian Church of Jamesburg will sponsor Jamesburg’s annual Townwide Yard Sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 22, rain or shine, on the grounds of the church, 175 Gatzmer Ave., Jamesburg. In addition to residents setting up on their own properties, free of charge with no registration…
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Free film series at Woodbridge Public Library
The Woobridge Public Library is hosting a free film series focusing on the diverse works of actor Denzel Washington. On May 5 — “Magnificent Seven”, May 12 — “Inside Man”, May 19 — “Flight”, June 2 — “Much Ado About Nothing”, June 9 — “Training Day”, June 16 — “Manchurian Candidate” and June 23 — “Fences.” For more information visit http://www.woodbridgelibrary.org…
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Performers of the Week for April 13
The spring 2017 season has sprung on the high school athletic fields throughout the region. But, of course, April showers have slowed down the action during the first week of the season. Here are some local athletes who excelled in between the wet weather. The baseball slate managed to stay dry for a few days.…
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“Moonstruck in Metuchen” fundraiser April 24
The Friends of the Metuchen Library will hold a four course dinner and showing of the classic movie “Moonstruck” at Civile Cucina Italiana, 154 Main St. at 7 p.m., April 24. The event ticket is $50 per person and can be purchased, cash or check, at the library’s front desk. The funds will support general library…
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School districts’ disagreement continues in court
By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer A legal issue involving the Millstone Township K-8 School District and the Upper Freehold Regional School District is proceeding in court. The two districts have a long-standing relationship in which students of high school age who reside in Millstone Township can attend Allentown High School in the Upper Freehold Regional…
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Spring computer classes at Edison Public Library
The Edison Main Public Library, 340 Plainfield Ave., will offer computer classes from 2:30-4 p.m. on Thursdays starting April 20 and will run through May 11. The classes will focus on email, internet safety and computer maintenance and Excel 1. Participants are encouraged to bring their tablets, if they have one. The North Edison Branch, 777…
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Holmdel teenager achieves rank of Eagle Scout
BY MICHAEL BENAVIDES Staff Writer A Holmdel teenager was full of confidence in his pursuit of attaining the highest rank a Boy Scout can achieve – Eagle Scout. Trevor Kiss, 14, said he felt confident that he was going to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout, which he received on Nov. 29, 2016. “I remember…
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